Squirtle Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Charizard

Wartortle

540

675

Squirtle Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Squirtle can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Squirtle level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Bubble
Aqua Tail
4.60
28.1
3264.1s
3.26
2
Tackle
Aqua Tail
4.48
27.4
3344.6s
3.18
3
Bubble
Water Pulse
4.13
25.2
3632.1s
2.93
4
Bubble
Aqua Jet
4.05
24.8
3701.1s
2.88
5
Tackle
Water Pulse
4.04
24.7
3711.0s
2.87

6
Tackle
Aqua Jet
4.00
24.5
3746.7s
2.84

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Squirtle Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Squirtle in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Little League

#133 of 168 · C Tier

Bubble

Aqua Tail

Aqua Jet

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Squirtle PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

None of the moves Squirtle can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.

Squirtle Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Squirtle can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water- and Normal-type damage. Bubble matches Squirtle's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bubble

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Tackle

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: None
Resisted by: Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel

Compare fast moves

Bubble
10
12
1.0s
10
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Bubble	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Tackle	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Squirtle Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Squirtle can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water-type damage. Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, and Water Pulse match Squirtle's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aqua Jet

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.0s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Aqua Tail

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Water Pulse

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.7s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Compare charged moves

Aqua Jet
45
-33
2.5s
18
Aqua Tail
50
-33
2.0s
25
Water Pulse
65
-50
3.0s
21.67

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Aqua Jet	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Aqua Tail	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Water Pulse	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Squirtle carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Squirtle's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Bubble and Aqua Tail make up Squirtle's best raid moveset, dealing 4.6 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Squirtle for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Squirtle's best PvP moveset?

In Little League, the recommended moveset is Bubble with Aqua Tail and Aqua Jet. Squirtle's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Squirtle learn in Pokémon GO?

Squirtle can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Squirtle's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Squirtle costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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