X
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Y
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
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.
Evolution Chain
Level 16
Level 36
Pokédex Data
Classification
Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Height
0.5 m (1'08")
Weight
9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
Game Locations
- Lumiose City Area
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
X/Y
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 4 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 7 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 10 | Withdraw | — | — | 40 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 13 | Bubble | 40 | 100% | 30 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 16 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 19 | Rapid Spin | 50 | 100% | 40 | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | |
| 22 | Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| 25 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| 28 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 31 | Skull Bash | 130 | 100% | 10 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking. | |
| 34 | Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| 37 | Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
OR/AS
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 4 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 7 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 10 | Withdraw | — | — | 40 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 13 | Bubble | 40 | 100% | 30 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 16 | Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 19 | Rapid Spin | 50 | 100% | 40 | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | |
| 22 | Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| 25 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| 28 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 31 | Skull Bash | 130 | 100% | 10 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking. | |
| 34 | Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| 37 | Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
TM/HM Moves
X/Y
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| HM04 Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM05 Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM07 Hail | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM28 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM31 Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM39 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM48 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | |
| TM55 Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM56 Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | |
| TM74 Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM88 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TM94 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TM98 Power Up Punch | 40 | 100% | 20 | Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage. | |
| TM100 Confide | — | — | 20 | Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
OR/AS
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| HM04 Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM05 Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| HM06 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| HM07 Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM07 Hail | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM28 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM31 Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM39 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM48 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | |
| TM55 Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM56 Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | |
| TM74 Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM88 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TM94 Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | |
| TM98 Power Up Punch | 40 | 100% | 20 | Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage. | |
| TM100 Confide | — | — | 20 | Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
Tutor Moves
X/Y
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pledge | 80 | 100% | 10 | With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon's Speed for four turns. |
OR/AS
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Dragon Pulse | 85 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | |
| Ice Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Water Pledge | 80 | 100% | 10 | With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon's Speed for four turns. | |
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
Egg Moves
X/YOR/AS
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | 40 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Aqua Ring | — | — | 20 | Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn. | |
| Aura Sphere | 80 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | |
| Dragon Pulse | 85 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Fake Out | 40 | 100% | 10 | Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch. | |
| Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |
| Foresight | — | — | 40 | Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost. | |
| Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| Mirror Coat | — | 100% | 20 | Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took. | |
| Mist | — | — | 30 | Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves. | |
| Mud Sport | — | — | 15 | Halves all Electric-type damage. | |
| Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| Refresh | — | — | 20 | Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison. | |
| Water Spout | 150 | 100% | 5 | Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power. | |
| Yawn | — | — | 10 | Target sleeps at the end of the next turn. |
Base Stats
Hp
44
Attack
48
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
64
Speed
43
Total
314
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)