Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Squirtle flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Speed isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Defense EV.
It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Squirtle Weakness
Squirtle's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x177-209%KO Leaf Blade 2x130-154%KO Razor Leaf 2x81-96% Leafage 2x60-71% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 2x165-194%KO Solar Beam 2x165-194%KO Petal Blizzard 2x104-124%KO Razor Leaf 2x66-78% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x224-265%KO Thunderbolt 2x169-199%KO Spark 2x68-81% | ||
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x60-71% Giga Drain 2x51-61% Razor Leaf 2x32-38% | ||
 Petilil Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Petilil builds →Leaf Storm 2x134-159%KO Energy Ball 2x94-111%KO Giga Drain 2x79-93% Magical Leaf 2x64-76% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (249-293%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x249-293%KO Volt Switch 2x195-229%KO Dazzling Gleam110-130%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Three stages ahead. Squirtle grows into Wartortle, then pushes on to Blastoise. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 216 total stats over Squirtle. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Squirtle easily with 79 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Aura Sphere and 13 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Squirtle Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Squirtle runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Rash nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Waterspout. Max Attack and Speed EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Squirtle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Water Spout
- Sleep Talk
- Hydro Pump
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Aqua Tail
- Hail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring from the egg pool give Squirtle something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Squirtle Locations
Squirtle appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Squirtle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Squirtle Guide
Level 16 gets you Wartortle. Quick enough that Squirtle barely slows you down.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you can run Squirtle through the first few routes without issues. 314 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Wartortle as fast as you can.
You can find Squirtle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Squirtle has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves