Squirtle

#7 in the National Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Kakuna Beedrill

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	-
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

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

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Seaward Cave	Island Scan	12	-	The scan ends when the Pokémon is caught or defeated; Island Scan Pokémon do not call SOS allies. No ordinary encounter percentage is promised., Monday; activate Island Scan with 100 QR points while on Poni Island, then find the Pokémon within one hour., Island Scan special move: aqua jet.

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Seaward Cave	Island Scan	12	-	The scan ends when the Pokémon is caught or defeated; Island Scan Pokémon do not call SOS allies. No ordinary encounter percentage is promised., Monday; activate Island Scan with 100 QR points while on Poni Island, then find the Pokémon within one hour., Island Scan special move: aqua jet.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
4	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
7	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
10	Withdraw	Status	-	-	40	The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
13	Bubble	Special	40	100	30	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
16	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also 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	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 target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
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	130	100	10	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target 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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
40	Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

		Class				Description
TM01	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	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	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM55	Scald	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Surf	Special	90	100	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM98	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Water Pledge	Special	80	100	10	A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This 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 target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Aqua Ring	Status	-	-	20	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Aura Sphere	Special	80	-	20	The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
Brine	Special	65	100	10	If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Fake Out	Physical	40	100	10	This attack 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. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
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 itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
Muddy Water	Special	90	85	10	The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
Refresh	Status	-	-	20	The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.
Water Spout	Special	150	100	5	The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.
Yawn	Status	-	-	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Celebrate	Status	-	-	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!
Confusion	Special	50	100	25	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dive	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Power-Up Punch	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Rage	Physical	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Reflect	Status	-	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Submission	Physical	80	80	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.