Squirtle

#237 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Squirtle

#237 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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.

Caterpie

Metapod

Normal

Shiny

Squirtle

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

#237

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.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #237
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.

HeartGold

The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.

SoulSilver

The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Squirtle #237	Level 16	Wartortle #238
Wartortle #238	Level 36	Blastoise #239

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Pallet Town	Receive as a gift	5	100%	Defeat Red

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Pallet Town	Receive as a gift	5	100%	Defeat Red

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
4	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered.
7	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
10	Withdraw	Status	-	-	40	The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
13	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
16	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
19	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
22	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
25	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
28	Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
31	Skull Bash	Physical	100	100	15	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
34	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
37	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
40	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

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

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM55	Brine	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05	Whirlpool	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM07	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

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

	Class				Description
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Dive	Physical	80	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Aqua Jet	Physical	40	100	20	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Aqua Ring	Status	-	-	20	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
Fake Out	Physical	40	100	10	An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
Haze	Status	-	-	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mirror Coat	Special	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Mist	Status	-	-	30	The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
Muddy Water	Special	95	85	10	The user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe’s accuracy.
Refresh	Status	-	-	20	The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Water Spout	Special	150	100	5	The user spouts water to damage the foe. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful it becomes.
Yawn	Status	-	-	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.

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

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