Squirtle (#0007) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP44104–151198–292

Atk4847–11090–214

Def6563–128121–251

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD6462–127119–249

Spe4343–10481–203

Total314Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 43). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+104Max95No SP63Min56Scarf156Tailwind208

At max Speed, Squirtle outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Rain DishHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

3.92% of teams · rank #28 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Shell Smash
Ice Beam
Hydro Pump
Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.38%
Rated 1500+3.71%
Rated 1630+3.92%
Rated 1760+3.21%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.92%

Moves

Shell Smash88.9%
Ice Beam53.5%
Hydro Pump47.6%
Tera Blast43.7%
Surf43.2%
Mud Shot40.4%
Substitute38.9%
Flip Turn10.6%
Aqua Jet10%
Rapid Spin9.7%

Items

Eviolite98.5%
Choice Scarf1.4%
Weakness Policy0%
White Herb0%
Focus Sash0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%

Abilities

99.4%
0.6%

EV spreads

Modest 4 HP / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe81.6%
Impish 164 HP / 212 Atk / 76 Def / 4 SpD / 12 Spe9.7%
Modest 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe2.5%
Modest 4 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 172 Spe2.3%
Timid 4 HP / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.1%

Tera types

Ground39.5%
Ghost39.1%
Water12%
Electric6.8%

Common teammates

Mienfoo78.6%
Vullaby59.7%
Impidimp44.8%
Glimmet35.9%
Minccino34.4%
Numel31.8%
Gothita31.7%
Stunky30.4%

Checks & counters

Mienfoo38.5%

Evolution

#0007SquirtleWater
1. Level 16#0008WartortleWater
  1. Level 36#0009BlastoiseWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

3Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

6WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

9Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

12BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

18ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

21Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

24Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

27Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

30Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

33Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

36Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 9

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggLife DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggWater SpoutInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.WaterSpec150100%5

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Kanto#007Original Johto#232Updated Johto#237Central Kalos#086Let’s Go Kanto#007Isle of Armor#071Blueberry#170Lumiose#154

When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Shield
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. It powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
LeafGreen
When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.
FireRed · Sword
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Crystal
The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.
Silver · SoulSilver
The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
Gold · HeartGold
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
Yellow · Y · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Red · Blue