Pokemon Guide
Squirtle is one of the original Kanto first partner Pokemon, known for its Water typing, sturdy shell, balanced early-game stats and evolution into Wartortle and Blastoise. This guide covers Squirtle’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Squirtle guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Tiny Turtle Pokemon and is the first stage of the Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise evolution line.
Competitive Overview
Squirtle is usually used more for story play, collection, early-game teams and Little Cup-style formats than standard fully evolved competitive formats. Its balanced bulk and Water typing make it dependable early in a playthrough.
Squirtle’s biggest strengths are access to useful Water moves, defensive utility and its ability to evolve into Blastoise. Its biggest issue is that it is an unevolved Pokemon, so it is normally outclassed by stronger Water-type Pokemon in higher-power formats.
Here are the key facts to know about Squirtle, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Squirtle
National Dex
#0007
Type
Water
Species
Tiny Turtle Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg
9 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Rain Dish
Squirtle has balanced early-game stats with especially solid Defense for a first-stage starter Pokemon. It becomes much stronger as it evolves into Wartortle and Blastoise.
Squirtle uses Water-type attacks, Ice coverage and utility moves well across Pokemon games. These are some of Squirtle’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A classic early Water-type attack that helps Squirtle handle Fire, Rock and Ground-type Pokemon.
A dependable Water-type move that can lower the target’s Speed in many games.
One of the most reliable Water-type attacks across the series and a strong option for story play.
A high-power Water-type attack that gives Squirtle major damage potential when accuracy is less of a concern.
A priority Water-type attack that can help Squirtle move first and finish weakened targets.
Excellent coverage against Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.
A useful utility move in games where Squirtle can clear entry hazards and improve momentum.
A simple coverage move that can help Squirtle hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon in early-game battles.
Squirtle can learn Water, Ice, Normal, Dark, Ground and Fighting coverage across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Squirtle’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel, but it is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric and Grass
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice and Steel
Immunity
None
Squirtle’s abilities support Water-type damage and rain-based teams depending on the game and format.
Powers up Squirtle’s Water-type moves when its HP is low. This can help Squirtle finish a battle after taking heavy damage.
Restores some HP during rain when available as Squirtle’s hidden ability. This can give Squirtle extra staying power on rain-focused teams.
Squirtle evolves into Wartortle, which evolves into Blastoise. The full Squirtle evolution line is Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Squirtle at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Wartortle at Level 36
Squirtle’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Squirtle is received as a starter, gift Pokemon, special encounter, transfer Pokemon or DLC encounter.
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Choose as a starter Pokemon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Choose as a starter Pokemon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Gift from Officer Jenny in Vermilion City after earning the Thunder Badge. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Trade from a compatible Generation 1 game through the Time Capsule. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Trade from a compatible Generation 1 game through the Time Capsule. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Trade from a compatible Generation 1 game through the Time Capsule. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade from Pokemon FireRed or Pokemon LeafGreen. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade from Pokemon FireRed or Pokemon LeafGreen. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade from Pokemon FireRed or Pokemon LeafGreen. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Choose as a starter Pokemon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Choose as a starter Pokemon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Migrate from a Generation 3 game through Pal Park. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Migrate from a Generation 3 game through Pal Park. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Migrate from a Generation 3 game through Pal Park. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Choose from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Choose from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Transfer from a Generation 4 game through Poke Transfer. |
 Pokemon White |
Transfer from a Generation 4 game through Poke Transfer. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Transfer from a Generation 4 game through Poke Transfer. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Transfer from a Generation 4 game through Poke Transfer. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Choose from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after defeating him. |
 Pokemon Y |
Choose from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after defeating him. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Island Scan encounter in Seaward Cave. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Island Scan encounter in Seaward Cave. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Island Scan encounter in Seaward Cave. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Island Scan encounter in Seaward Cave. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Gift in Vermilion City after catching enough Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Gift in Vermilion City after catching enough Pokemon. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Choose as a gift Pokemon in the Isle of Armor, transfer through Pokemon HOME or trade. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Choose as a gift Pokemon in the Isle of Armor, transfer through Pokemon HOME or trade. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Found in the Grand Underground after unlocking the National Pokedex. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Found in the Grand Underground after unlocking the National Pokedex. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in the southern waters of the Canyon Biome in the Terarium after upgrading the Canyon Biome in The Indigo Disk DLC. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in the southern waters of the Canyon Biome in the Terarium after upgrading the Canyon Biome in The Indigo Disk DLC. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Available through Side Mission 22: A Call from Mable. Found in Wild Zone 20 after the corresponding Wild Zone is unlocked. May also appear in 2-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC. |
| Game | Where to Find Squirtle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Squirtle. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokemon.
Squirtle is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Squirtle evolves into Wartortle at Level 16. Wartortle evolves into Blastoise at Level 36.
Squirtle’s abilities are Torrent and Rain Dish. Rain Dish is its hidden ability in many games.
Squirtle’s best moves often include Water Gun, Bubble Beam, Surf, Hydro Pump, Aqua Jet, Ice Beam, Rapid Spin and Bite.
Yes, Squirtle is a reliable starter Pokemon for story play and is popular because of its Water typing, defensive utility and evolution into Blastoise.
The most common ways to get Squirtle are choosing it as a starter, receiving it as a gift, transferring it through Pokemon HOME or finding it in supported DLC areas.
No. Squirtle itself does not have a Mega Evolution. Its final evolution, Blastoise, has Mega Blastoise.
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