Squirtle
#7 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Squirtle
The best moves for Squirtle are Bubble and Aqua Tail when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Squirtle family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Blastoise costing 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Blastoise costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:
Squirtle (Fall 2019)
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Squirtle:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Squirtle, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Squirtle is a Water Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Squirtle's strongest moveset is Bubble & Aqua Tail and it has a Max CP of 1,069. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle.
About
"Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | 45 | 21.6 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 30 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 26 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Aqua Tail
30 dps
|
19.6 | 100% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
17.8 | 91% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.8 | 91% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Aqua Tail
30 dps
|
17.3 | 88% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 dps
|
16.5 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
15.8 | 81% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.3 | 78% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 dps
|
15 | 77% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 61% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Squirtle?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Squirtle are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Shaymin (Sky).
Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Squirtle Raid Guide
Squirtle has previously been a Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier 1
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
| Boss HP | 123 |
| Caught CP range | 123 |
| Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
| Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
94 |
| Defense |
|
121 |
| Stamina |
|
127 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 112 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
405 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
540 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
810 |
|
Level 40 |
946 |
|
Level 50 |
1,069 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 675 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 878 |