Squirtle | Pokémon guide

Pokémon's Squirtle is the seventh entry into the Pokédex, and it's one of the three Pokémon you can get as a starter in the very first entry into the series, Pokémon Red/Blue. As such, it's an iconic figurehead of the series, and one you may overlook if you're looking to build a team. This guide can help you figure out if and where Squirtle will fit into your squad.

For more Pokémon, take a gander at our Pokédex, or to get more details on Squirtle's type, our guide to water Pokémon weakness can help. Our list of the best Pokémon games is also worth a read to find out where best to raise your new little lad, as well as our guide to starter Pokémon.

Here's everything in our Squirtle guide:

Here's the key information you need to know about Squirtle:

Squirtle's evolution

Such an iconic Pokémon has to have iconic evolutions, and consequently, at level 16, Squirtle evolves into Wartortle. A Wartortle can then become a Blastoise at level 36, ending the Squirtle main lineage - but Blastoise is a powerful addition to your team that can be made Mega with Blastoisinite, or made Gigantamax with the Gigantamax Factor.

Squirtle's locations

Here are all the locations you can find Squirtle in each Pokémon game:

Gen 1 locations

Gen 2 locations

Gen 3 locations

Gen 4 locations

Gen 5 locations

Gen 6 locations

Gen 7 locations

Gen 8 locations

Gen 9 locations

Squirtle's base stats

Squirtle's base stats are as follows. As you level it up, these stats grow.

• HP - 44
• Attack - 48
• Defense - 65
• Sp. Atk - 50
• Sp. Def - 64
• Speed - 43
  

Squirtle's type strengths and weaknesses

By now, you probably know that every 'mon has weaknesses and resistances in battle. Water-type Pokémon are weak to two other types, meaning they take double damage from them, while they are resistant to four types. Unfortunately, they're not immune to any type, but they can still be a solid pick in battle.

Squirtle's moveset

In the latest generation of Pokémon games, Squirtle can learn the following moves:

That's all for our Squirtle guide - take good care of one of your best pals out there. For some Pokémon freebies, you can find our Pokémon Go codes, Pokémon TCG Pocket codes, and Pokémon Unite codes. And, for hype purposes, check out the details and release date of the new game, Pokémon Legends Z-A.