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Squirtle in Pokémon X & Y

#86 in the X and Y Pokédex • Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Squirtle in the National Pokédex
Squirtle sprite

Normal

Shiny Squirtle sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.

Pokémon Y

Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0007

Pokédex

#86

Squirtle in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Squirtle, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #86
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
63

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Squirtle

#86

Level 16

Wartortle

Wartortle

#87

Wartortle

Wartortle

#87

Level 36

Blastoise

Blastoise

#88

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Lumiose City

Receive as a gift10100%

After battling Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City, choose one of Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Lumiose City

Receive as a gift10100%

After battling Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City, choose one of Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

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

Normal5010035
4Tail Whip

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

Normal-10030
7Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
10Withdraw

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

Water--40
13Bubble

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

Water4010030
16Bite

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

Dark6010025
19Rapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Normal2010040
22Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
25Water Pulse

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

Water6010020
28Aqua Tail

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

Water909010
31Skull Bash

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

Normal13010010
34Iron Defense

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

Steel--15
37Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
40Hydro Pump

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

Water110805

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM13Ice Beam

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

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

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

Ice110705
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM55Scald

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

Water8010015
TM56Fling

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

Dark-10010
TM74Gyro Ball

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

Steel-1005
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM03Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM05Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Water Pledge

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Water8010010

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

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

Water4010020
Aqua Ring

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

Water--20
Aura Sphere

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

Fighting80-20
Brine

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

Water6510010
Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010
Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010
Flail

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

Normal-10015
Foresight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
Haze

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

Ice--30
Mirror Coat

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

Psychic-10020
Mist

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

Ice--30
Mud Sport

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Ground--15
Muddy Water

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

Water908510
Refresh

The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

Normal--20
Water Spout

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

Water1501005
Yawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

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

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Celebrate

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Normal--40

Historical Generation VI Squirtle event; retained through evolution or trade where needed

Counter

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

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dive

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

Water8010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dive

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

Water8010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ice Punch

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

Ice7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ice Punch

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

Ice7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Icy Wind

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

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

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

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mega Kick

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

Normal120755

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mega Punch

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

Normal808520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Whirlpool

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

Water358515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

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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