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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Squirtle family. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Blastoise costing 100 Candy.
Evolving Mega Blastoise costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Squirtle:
Squirtle Raid Guide
Squirtle has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Squirtle, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Squirtle is a Water Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Squirtle's strongest moveset is Bubble & Aqua Tail and it has a Max CP of 946. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 94 | |
| Defense | 121 | |
| Stamina | 127 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
405 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
540 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
810 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 946 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 675 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 878 View IV chart » |
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 |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | 45 | -12.7 | 20.8 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | -17.4 | 31.6 |
| Water Pulse | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Squirtle?
Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Squirtle are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 87% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Squirtle
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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