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. In Trainer Battles, Bubble and Aqua Jet deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Squirtle family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle for 25 Candy, then into Blastoise for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Blastoise costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Squirtle, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
The Road of Legends
6th Jul
Blanche's Quest for Knowledge
26th May
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event
10th Mar
Pokémon 30th Anniversary
3rd Mar
Road to Kalos
23rd Feb
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Pokémon GO at Techfest 2025
In person
22nd Dec 2025
Summary
Squirtle is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Squirtle's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Aqua Jet | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
5.1 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
4.9 | 97% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.9 | 95% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.7 | 92% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
4.6 | 91% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
4.5 | 89% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
4.3 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
4.2 | 83% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.4 | 67% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.4 | 66% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Squirtle?
Squirtle is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Squirtle is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Squirtle counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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 |
Costumes
Squirtle costumes
Squirtle (Fall 2019)
- Can't evolve.
Squirtle (Party Hat)
- Can't evolve.
Squirtle (Pikachu Visor)
- Can't evolve.
