Squirtle

#7 in the National Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Squirtle

#7 in the National Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

198

292

Attack

214

Defense

121

251

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

119

249

Speed

203

Total

314

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Charizard

Wartortle

Normal

Shiny

Squirtle

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

Abilities

Torrent

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Squirtle takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	63

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Water 1
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Emerald

Its shell is not just for protection. Its rounded shape and the grooves on its surface minimize resistance in water, enabling SQUIRTLE to swim at high speeds.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Squirtle #7	Level 16	Wartortle #8
Wartortle #8	Level 36	Blastoise #9

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
4	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE.
7	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe’s SPEED.
10	Withdraw	Status	-	-	40	Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise DEFENSE.
13	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
18	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
23	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
28	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
33	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
40	Skull Bash	Physical	100	100	15	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
47	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive	Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Ice Punch	Special	75	100	15	An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Negates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness.
Haze	Status	-	-	30	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mirror Coat	Special	-	100	20	Counters the foe’s special attack at double the power.
Mist	Status	-	-	30	Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities.
Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
Refresh	Status	-	-	20	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Yawn	Status	-	-	10	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Torrent

Ups WATER moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Charizard

Wartortle

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