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Squirtle in Pokémon Red & Blue
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Pokémon Red
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Pokémon Blue
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Height
0.5 m (1'08")
Weight
9 kg (19.8 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0007
Squirtle in Other Games
National Dex pageYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlScarlet & VioletLegends: Z-A
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.
Min
Max
HP
44
198
291
Attack
48
101
194
Defense
65
135
228
Special
50
105
198
Speed
43
91
184
Total
250
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.
Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #7 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
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 |
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Blue
Red
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| Start | Tail Whip | |  | - | 100 | 30 |
| 8 | Bubble | |  | 20 | 100 | 30 |
| 15 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 22 | Bite | | | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 28 | Withdraw | | | - | - | 40 |
| 35 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| 42 | Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 80 | 5 |
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red and Blue.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Mega Punch | | | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | | | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM08 | Body Slam | | | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TM09 | Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | | | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Submission |  | | 80 | 80 | 25 |
| TM18 | Counter | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig |  | | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect |  | | - | - | 20 |
| TM34 | Bide | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM44 | Rest | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| HM03 | Surf | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
