#007 · Squirtle

Squirtle

Pokédex No. #007

In-game variants

Description	EV Statistics
Squirtle is a Water type Pokemon. Its Pokedex ID is #7. SQUIRTLEs shell is not merely used for protection. The shells rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokemon to swim at high speeds. Abilities: Rain Dish, Torrent Gender ratio: 87.5% male / 12.5% female Evolution: Evolves into Wartortle starting at level 16.	Total: 200
	44 HP	48 Atk	65 Def	43 Speed

Squirtle Population

Name	Male	Female	Genderless	Total
Squirtle	1528	1231	0	2759
GlitterSquirtle	17	11	0	28
ShinySquirtle	425	415	80	920
ShadowSquirtle	50	42	0	92
DemonSquirtle	24	22	0	46
HauntedSquirtle	31	17	0	48
GoldenSquirtle	1	1	0	2

Evolutionary Chain
Squirtle Level 16 Wartortle Level 32 Blastoise

Squirtle weaknesses and resistances

Takes 2x damage from: Electric Grass

Takes half damage from: Fire Water Ice Steel

Damage from each of its types is multiplied together. See the full type chart.

Moves Squirtle learns by level-up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
–	Tail Whip	Normal	–	100	30
–	Tackle	Normal	50	100	35
7	Water Gun	Water	40	100	25
8	Bubble	Water	40	100	30
16	Bite	Dark	60	100	25
22	Protect	Normal	–	–	10
23	Rapid Spin	Normal	20	100	40
25	Water Pulse	Water	60	100	20
28	Withdraw	Water	–	–	40
28	Aqua Tail	Water	90	90	10
34	Iron Defense	Steel	–	–	15
35	Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	10
37	Rain Dance	Water	–	–	5
42	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80	5

TM moves Squirtle can learn (84)

Mega Punch · Ice Punch · Mega Kick · Headbutt · Body Slam · Take Down · Double-Edge · Mist · Water Gun · Surf · Ice Beam · Blizzard · BubbleBeam · Submission · Counter · Seismic Toss · Strength · Dig · Toxic · Confusion · Rage · Mimic · Double Team · Defense Curl · Haze · Reflect · Bide · Waterfall · Skull Bash · Rest · Substitute · Snore · Curse · Flail · Protect · Mud-Slap · Foresight · Icy Wind · Endure · Rollout · Swagger · Attract · Sleep Talk · Return · Frustration · Dynamic Punch · Iron Tail · Hidden Power · Rain Dance · Mirror Coat · Rock Smash · Whirlpool · Fake Out · Hail · Facade · Focus Punch · Brick Break · Yawn · Refresh · Secret Power · Dive · Mud Sport · Rock Tomb · Water Spout · Muddy Water · Iron Defense · Water Pulse · Gyro Ball · Brine · Natural Gift · Fling · Aqua Ring · Aura Sphere · Aqua Tail · Dragon Pulse · Zen Headbutt · Captivate · Aqua Jet · Round · Scald · Water Pledge · Work Up · Confide · Power-Up Punch

Squirtle in battle

Squirtle has 44 HP, 48 Attack, 65 Defense and 43 Speed, which adds up to 200. That is the #850 highest total of the 1,025 Pokémon in the Pokédex. Its Speed beats 22% of the Pokédex, and its best stat is Defense at 65.

Strongest moves of its own type: Water Spout (150 power, 100% accuracy), Hydro Pump (110 power, 80% accuracy), Surf (90 power, 100% accuracy), Aqua Tail (90 power, 90% accuracy).

Strongest coverage moves: Focus Punch (150 power, 100% accuracy), Skull Bash (130 power, 100% accuracy), Double-Edge (120 power, 100% accuracy).

Moves are ranked by power, then accuracy, from the level-up and TM lists above. That is a starting point, not a recommended moveset: check accuracy, PP and how the rest of your team covers other types before you commit.