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Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Wartortle when fed 25 candies and its final evolution is Blastoise. Squirtle is a Starter Pokémon.

Pokédex description

Tiny Turtle Pokémon
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.
- Squirtle's cry

Possible attacks

Fast attacks

Icon Water
12 (10)
Icon Normal
5 (10)

Charged attacks

Icon Water
45 (17)
Icon Water
50 (26)
Icon Water
70 (22)

Evolution family

Squirtle is part of a three-member family.

3.
Squirtle
#0007 Squirtle
25  Squirtle candyArrow Dark
Wartortle
#0008 Wartortle
100  Squirtle candyArrow Dark
Blastoise
#0009 Blastoise
200 Blastoise mega energy Arrow Bothways Dark
Blastoise
Mega Blastoise

3.
Squirtle
#0007 Squirtle
25  Squirtle candyArrow Dark
Wartortle
#0008 Wartortle
100  Squirtle candyArrow Dark
Blastoise
#0009 Blastoise
200 Blastoise mega energy Arrow Bothways Dark
Blastoise
Mega Blastoise

Event Pokémon forms

This Event Squirtle form can evolve retaining its costume.

Event forms
Squirtle
Squirtle
#0007
Squirtle
Sunglasses
Event forms
Squirtle
Squirtle
#0007
Squirtle
Party hat

These Event Squirtle forms cannot evolve.

Event forms
Squirtle
Squirtle
#0007
Squirtle
Halloween
Event forms
Squirtle
Squirtle
#0007
Squirtle
Visor

Sprites Release
Squirtle sunglasses Squirtle sunglasses shiny Sunglasses Squirtle was released at the start of the seventh Community Day on July 8th, 2018.

Shiny Pokémon Shiny form of sunglasses Squirtle was released on the same day.

Available during the seventh Community Day, Ed Sheeran Collaboration Event and July 2023 Community Day Classic.

Squirtle fall Squirtle fall shiny Halloween Squirtle was released at the start of Halloween 2019 on October 17th, 2019.

Shiny Pokémon Shiny form of Halloween Squirtle was released on the same day.

Available during Halloween (2019 and 2020).

Squirtle party hat Squirtle party hat shiny Party hat Squirtle was released at the start of Pokémon Day 2020 on February 25th, 2020.

Shiny Pokémon Shiny form of party hat Squirtle was released on the same day.

Available during Pokémon Day 2020, 4th Anniversary, New Year's 2022, 7th Anniversary Party and Pokémon Day 2024.
Since 7th Anniversary Party, this Squirtle can evolve retaining its costume.

Squirtle visor Squirtle visor shiny Visor Squirtle was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2020 on July 25th, 2020.

Shiny Pokémon Shiny form of visor Squirtle was released on the same day.

Availability

Method Maximum CP Details
RT-Icon Encounter
Wild
810
878

(weather boosted)
In wild since 2016 Jul 6

Increased spawns in:
Pokémon Day 2024: Feb 27 - 29 (party hat)
December 2023 Community Day: Dec 16 - 17
Adamant Time: 2023 Dec 11 - 15
7th Anniversary Party: 2023 Jul 6 - 12 (party hat)
July 2023 Community Day Classic: Jul 9
Sustainability Week 2023: Apr 20 - 26
6th Anniversary: 2022 Jul 6 - 12
Pokémon TCG Crossover Event: 2022 Jun 16 - 30
A Mega Moment: 2022 Apr 29 - May 1
New Year's 2022: 2021 Dec 31 - 2022 Jan 4 (party hat)
Ed Sheeran Collaboration Event: 2021 Nov 22 - 30 (sunglasses)
Pokémon Spotlight Hour: 2021 Jul 20
5th Anniversary: 2021 Jul 6 - 15
Kanto Celebration Event: 2021 Feb 21 - 27
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto: 2021 Feb 20
Pokémon GO Fest 2020: Jul 25 - 26 (visor)
4th Anniversary: 2020 Jul 3 - 8 (party hat)
Incense Day: Type Shuffle: 2020 Apr 19 (Incense-only)
Water Festival 2019: Aug 23 - 30
Detective Pikachu Celebration: 2019 May 7 - 17
December 2018 Community Day: Nov 30 - Dec 3
July 2018 Community Day: Jul 8
Water Festival 2018: Jun 7 - 21
Water Festival 2017: Mar 22 - 29
Holiday 2016: Dec 25 - Jan 3

Pokémon Eggs
Eggs
540

Increased chance/Previously in:
7-km - New Year's 2022: 2021 Dec 31 - 2022 Jan 4 (party hat)
5-km - Halloween 2020: Oct 23 - Nov 3 (fall)
5-km - 4th Anniversary: 2020 Jul 3 - 8 (party hat)
7-km - Pokémon Day 2020: Feb 25 - Mar 2 (party hat)
2-km - 2019 Feb 13 - Dec 16
2-km - December 2019 Community Day: Dec 15
2-km - Water Festival 2019: Aug 23 - 30
5-km - 2018 Dec 10 - 2019 Feb 13
2-km - Water Festival 2018: Jun 7 - 21
5-km - 2017 Dec 21 - 2018 Spring
2-km - 2016 Jul 6 - 2017 Jul 7

Emblem Raid
Raid Battles
540
675

(weather boosted)
Tier 1 CP 3,113

Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance
Special Raid Challenge:
2019 Dec 7[1]

RT-Icon Special-Stamp-1
Research tasks
405 Field Research:
Power up Pokémon 3 times: Since 2021 Jun
Catch 3 Pokémon: Adamant Time
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms: 7th Anniversary Party
Catch 3 Squirtle: July 2023 Community Day Classic (sunglasses)
Spin 6 PokéStops or Gyms: 6th Anniversary
Catch 3 Water-type Pokémon: Festival of Colors 2022
Catch 10 Pokémon: New Year's 2022 (party hat)
Complete 7 Field Research tasks;
Walk 1 km with your buddy: Ed Sheeran Collaboration Event (sunglasses)
Catch 5 Pokémon: 5th Anniversary
Power up Pokémon 5 times: 2018 Apr - 2021 May
Catch 5 Pokémon: 2021 Feb
Power up your Pokémon: Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto
Win a Gym battle: 2018 Apr - 2020 Mar
Evolve a Water-type Pokémon: 2018 Jul
Catch 5 Squirtle: July 2018 Community Day (sunglasses)[2]
Special Research/Timed Research:
Squirtle Community Day Classic: 6 encounters (1 sunglasses)
A Mega Moment - 1st part: Catch 3 Pokémon
Camera
GO Snapshot
810 Obtainable during:
July 2023 Community Day Classic: Jul 9
Ed Sheeran Collaboration Event: 2021 Nov 22 - 30 (sunglasses, 1 per day)
Team GO Rocket
Team GO Rocket
213
351

(weather boosted)
Shadow PokémonRescuing from Grunts:
2023 Mar 25 - 2024 Jan 26
2022 Jan 24 - Apr 2
2019 Jul 22 - 2020 Feb 3
Shadow PokémonRescuing from Leaders:
Sierra: 2022 Jul 9 - Nov 13
GO Battle League
GO Battle League
540 Obtainable starting from rank:
11 (Season 6)
1 (Season 4 Halloween Cup, fall)


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