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Squirtle (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It appears as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It is one of the First partner Pokémon of the Kanto region.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Squirtle is turtle-like. It has large, purplish or reddish eyes and a slightly hooked upper lip. Each of its hands and feet have three pointed digits. The end of its long, squirrel-like tail curls inward. Its body is encased by a tough shell that forms and hardens after birth. This shell is brown on the top, pale yellow on the bottom, and has a thick white ridge between the two halves.
Squirtle's shell is a useful tool. It can withdraw into the shell for protection or to sleep. The grooved, rounded shape helps to reduce water resistance, allowing the Pokémon to swim at high speeds. Squirtle can spray foamy water from its mouth with great accuracy. Squirtle is scarce in the wild, although it can be found around small ponds and lakes. Squirtle can also be found residing around rivers in mountainous regions.
Squirtle is usually well behaved, yet it has an underlying rebellious streak. It likes to be open with only a limited number of people and won’t advertise its secrets. It prefers to stay within a close knit group, but can still enjoy making new friends.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Squirtle was one of the three first partner Pokémon in all of the first generation Pokémon games excluding Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, though in that game it could be acquired after coming in possession of the Thunder Badge. Squirtle wouldn't become a first partner Pokémon again until the remakes of the first generation games, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Game Boy Advance. Squirtle would once again be obtainable in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, where the player could choose one of the three Kanto starters after defeating Red. It is a secondary starter in Pokémon X and Y, received from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City.
Other Pokémon games[]
Squirtle and its evolutions appear in Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo 64.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Squirtle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Squirtle appeared as a float in the stage Poké Floats. A trophy of Squirtle was also in this game.
Squirtle appeared as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii, where he was one of the Pokémon Trainer's three different Pokémon, the others being Ivysaur and Charizard. In the game he was the lightest of the three Pokémon, and was the only one who could perform water based attacks. A trophy of Squirtle could be acquired in this game. Squritle returned to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after being removed in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
Wartortle and Blastoise are both either mentioned or featured in the Super Smash Bros. series though have minor roles, appearing in Trophies or Spirits.
Attacks[]
- Neutral Special: Water Gun
- Side Special: Withdraw
- Up Special: Waterfall
- Down Special: Pokémon Change
- Final Smash: Triple Finish (Hydro Pump)
Trophy descriptions[]
Super Smash Bros. Melee
- "Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution."
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- "A Tiny Turtle Pokémon. In times of danger, it pulls its arms and legs inside its shell to protect itself from enemy attacks. When it conceals its neck, it also shoots a powerful stream of water from its mouth. Its shell not only protects its body, it also reduces water friction when it's in the water. When it levels up, it evolves into Wartortle."
In the anime[]
Ash Ketchum's Squirtle
Squirtle Squad
Ash Ketchum's Squirtle is part of the Squirtle Squad.
It is also the first partner Pokémon of Gary Oak. Gary's Squirtle evolved into Blastoise.
One of Ash's friends, May owned a Squritle, evolved into Wartortle.
Blue owned a Squirtle in Pokémon Origins. It evolved into Blastoise.
A Squirtle appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Honey.
Squirtle appeared in cameos in Pokétoon, Pokémon Evolutions and the Detective Pikachu movie.
Squirtle is the main protagonist in the anime special of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
Other media[]
Squirtle appeared in the music video for Celestial.
Origin and inspiration[]
The origin for the name Squirtle seems to be obvious. It is observed that Squirtle looks like a turtle. Its name is a combination of squirt, referencing its small size and a "squirt of water" from a water gun, and turtle. The first part of its name could also refer to its Squirrel tail.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth. |
| Pokémon Yellow | Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
| Pokémon Stadium | It takes time for the shell to form and harden after hatching. It sprays foam powerfully from its mouth. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it. |
| Pokémon Silver | The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out. |
| Pokémon Crystal | When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Its shell is not just for protection. Its rounded shape and the grooves on its surface minimize resistance in water, enabling Squirtle to swim at high speeds. |
| Pokémon FireRed | When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon White | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon Y | Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force. |
| Pokémon Shield | When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. It sprays a potent foam from its mouth. |
| Pokémon Violet | Its shell is soft immediately after it is born. In no time at all, the shell becomes so resilient that a prodding finger will bounce right off it. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| First Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | ||
| Pokémon Yellow | ||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Vermilion City | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Vermilion City | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | ||
| Pokémon Shield | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||
| Pokémon Violet | ||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 44 |
| Attack | 48 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 |
| Sp. Defense | 64 |
| Speed | 43 |
| Total | 314 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Squirtle/gallery |
Sprites[]
Reception[]
Squirtle has received generally positive reception. According to Time magazine, Squirtle was considered one of the "more popular" in the original series, while IGN ranked it the 46th best Pokémon ever, noting that it was "instantly recognisable." GamesRadar editor Brett Elston noted that while Charizard and Bulbasaur get "big props" from Pokémon players, Squirtle appears to be "more popular" from people who are not fans of the series, suggesting that its appearance may be a part of it. ITmedia also ranked Squirtle as the fourth best first partner Pokémon, primarily due to its familiarity even with those not too closely associated with the franchise.
External links[]
- Squirtle at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Squirtle (Pokémon) at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
- Squirtle at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.
| Super Smash Bros. | |
|---|---|
| Games | |
| Super Smash Bros. • Melee • Brawl • Nintendo 3DS and Wii U • Ultimate | |
| Playable characters | |
| Debuted in Smash Bros. | Mario • Donkey Kong • Link • Samus • Yoshi • Kirby • Fox • Pikachu • Luigi • Ness • Captain Falcon • Jigglypuff |
| Debuted in Melee | Peach • Bowser • Ice Climbers • Sheik • Zelda • Dr. Mario • Pichu • Falco • Marth • Young Link • Ganondorf • Mewtwo • Roy • Mr. Game & Watch |
| Debuted in Brawl | Meta Knight • Pit • Zero Suit Samus • Wario • Snake • Ike • Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Diddy Kong • Lucas • Sonic the Hedgehog • King Dedede • Olimar (Alph) • Lucario • R.O.B. • Toon Link • Wolf |
| Debuted in 3DS/Wii U | Lucina • Dark Pit • Villager • Mega Man • Wii Fit Trainer • Rosalina & Luma • Little Mac • Greninja • Mii (Brawler • Swordfighter • Gunner) • Palutena • Pac-Man • Robin • Shulk • Bowser Jr. (Koopalings (Larry/Roy/ Wendy / Iggy / Morton/Lemmy/Ludwig) • Duck Hunt • Ryu • Cloud Strife • Corrin • Bayonetta |
| Debuted in Ultimate | Dark Samus • Daisy • Chrom • Ken • Inkling • Ridley • Simon • Richter • King K. Rool • Isabelle • Incineroar • Piranha Plant • Joker • Hero (Erdrick/Solo/Eight) • Banjo & Kazooie • Terry • Byleth • Min Min • Steve (Alex/Zombie/Enderman) • Sephiroth• Pyra and Mythra • Kazuya • Sora |
| First partner Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | Bulbasaur • Charmander • Squirtle • Pikachu (Yellow and Let's Go Pikachu!) • Eevee (Let's Go Eevee!) |
| Generation II | Chikorita • Cyndaquil (also in Legends: Arceus) • Totodile |
| Generation III | Treecko • Torchic • Mudkip |
| Generation IV | Turtwig • Chimchar • Piplup |
| Generation V | Snivy • Tepig • Oshawott (also in Legends: Arceus) |
| Generation VI | Chespin • Fennekin • Froakie |
| Generation VII | Rowlet (also in Legends: Arceus) • Litten • Popplio |
| Generation VIII | Grookey • Scorbunny • Sobble |
| Generation IX | Sprigatito • Fuecoco • Quaxly |