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Squirtle

Squirtle

Armor #71 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Squirtle

Armor #71 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

44

198

292

Attack

48

90

214

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

64

119

249

Speed

43

81

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

Squirtle normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Squirtle sprite

Shiny

Squirtle

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Armor #71
Water

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

Abilities

TorrentRain Dish(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #71
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
63

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
MonsterWater 1
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Squirtle

Squirtle

Armor #71

Level 16

Wartortle

Wartortle

Armor #72

Wartortle

Wartortle

Armor #72

Level 36

Blastoise

Blastoise

Armor #73

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartTail WhipNormalStatus-10030

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.

3Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

6WithdrawWaterStatus--40

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

9Rapid SpinNormalPhysical5010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.

12BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

15Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

18ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

21Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

24Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

27Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

30Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

33Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

36Skull BashNormalPhysical13010010

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM00Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

TM01Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

TM04Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR56Aura SphereFightingSpecial80-20

The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

TR62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Flip TurnWaterPhysical6010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Water PledgeWaterSpecial8010010

A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Aqua RingWaterStatus--20

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Life DewWaterStatus--10

The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon in the battle.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial-10020

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Water SpoutWaterSpecial1501005

The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.

YawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target 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 when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

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

Rain Dish(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

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