TL;DR. Squirtle is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 314. After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Stat spread.
Total of 314. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Squirtle in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Squirtle reaches 946 CP at level 40 and 1,082 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Squirtle first appeared on July 8, 2018, during Squirtle Community Day.
- worldwide except Japan
- Japan
- Blastoise by encounter; Mega Blastoise
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Blastoise
- Wartortle by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 28 to Jul 29, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 to Jul 29, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 28 to Jul 3, 2024 | 1-starParty hat (red) | Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Party |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2024 | 1-starParty hat (red) | New Year's 2024 |
| Jul 6 to Jul 12, 2023 | 1-starParty hat | 7th Anniversary Party |
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2023 | 1-starParty hat | New Year's 2023 |
| Jul 7 to Jul 14, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Squirtle.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Squirtle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Squirtle?
Squirtle is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Squirtle weak to?
Squirtle takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Squirtle resistant to?
Squirtle resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Squirtle evolve?
Squirtle evolves into Wartortle (Level 16).
What generation is Squirtle from?
Squirtle was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0007.
What are Squirtle's base stats?
Squirtle has HP 44, Attack 48, Defense 65, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 64, and Speed 43. Total base stat total: 314.
What are Squirtle's abilities?
Squirtle can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Rain Dish.
Is Squirtle legendary or mythical?
No. Squirtle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Squirtle's best stat?
Squirtle's highest base stat is Defense at 65, which ranks 82nd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Squirtle good?
Squirtle has a base stat total of 314, the 798th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 122nd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Squirtle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Squirtle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Squirtle vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Squirtle | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 44 | 70 | -26 |
| Attack | 48 | 72 | -24 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 64 | 69 | -5 |
| Speed | 43 | 66 | -23 |
| Total | 314 | 420 | -106 |
Squirtle appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Squirtle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Squirtle.
Every main-series game Squirtle is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Canyon Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- GiftVert District: Pokémon Research Lab (Received from Mable during Side Mission 22) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★, 3★, & 5★ Water-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- EventWild Area News
- EventPokémon HOME Event
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- One-time encounterMaster Dojo (Only one) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Isle of Armor; cannot be Shiny)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildSeaward Cave (Island Scan) (Mondays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 24, Route 25, Seafoam Islands
- One-time encounterVermilion City (Only one)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Sycamore at the Sycamore Pokémon Lab in Lumiose City
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VEvent only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- EventGlobal Link Event
- Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
- YellowObtainable
- GiftReceived from Officer Jenny in Vermilion City after receiving the Thunder
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Squirtle appears in 125 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through JN146 (2023-03-17).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Squirtle has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Squirtle sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Squirtle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Squirtle
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.