About Squirtle
Squirtle (Pokédex #0007) is a Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon. After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
As a Water-type POKEMON, Squirtle has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Squirtle's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 314 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 44 · ATK 48 · DEF 65 · SP.ATK 50 · SP.DEF 64 · SPD 43. Its standout stat is DEF (65), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Torrent, Rain dish, with Rain dish as its hidden ability.
Squirtle stands 0.5 m (20") tall and weighs 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Water1.
Squirtle is part of the Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise evolution line (3-stage). Squirtle is the base form and can evolve into Wartortle via Level 16.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Wartortle and Blastoise. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
