Squirtle

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Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Squirtle is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Squirtle's maximum Combat Power stat is 1069 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bubble / Aqua Tail. Squirtle encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Squirtle is available! ✨

Squirtle Stats and Max CP

94 ATK
121 DEF
127 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1069 CP
Lvl 40
946 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
675 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
540 CP
Lvl 15 Research
405 CP

Squirtle's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup

Squirtle Type Chart

Squirtle takes increased damage from:Squirtle takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Squirtle takes reduced damage from:Squirtle takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bubble + Aqua Tail

Squirtle's best moveset is Bubble and Aqua Tail, with 4.75 DPS (damage per second) and 42.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterBubble WaterAqua Tail 4.7542.73.72
      2.NormalTackle WaterAqua Tail 4.6241.53.62
      3.WaterBubble WaterWater Pulse 4.2938.53.36
      4.NormalTackle WaterWater Pulse 4.1937.73.28
      5.WaterBubble WaterAqua Jet 4.1437.23.24
      6.NormalTackle WaterAqua Jet 4.0836.73.19

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗
      • WaterBubbleDamage10Energy12Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Bubble
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy12
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy11

        Effects
        Bubble has no special effects.
        See Bubble details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • WaterWater PulseDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Water Pulse has no special effects.
        See Water Pulse details page ↗
      • WaterAqua JetDamage45Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aqua Jet
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

        Effects
        Aqua Jet has no special effects.
        See Aqua Jet details page ↗
      • WaterAqua TailDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Aqua Tail has no special effects.
        See Aqua Tail details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Squirtle's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Squirtle's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Squirtle has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Squirtle in the meta

      Squirtle in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      ⚔️ Raids – As awesome as Squirtle is, was, and ever will be, bringing it to a raid is asking for trouble.
      🛡️ GymsShiny flex only.
      🔮 Dynamax - Squirtle can Dynamax, and is capable of taking down 1-star Dynamax bosses on its own. However, you'll want to both evolve and power up your Dynamax Squirtles to take down the harder bosses.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Preferred Moveset: Bubble, Aqua Tail, & Water Pulse

      🧸 Little Cup - Squirtle's moveset and average stats don't give it a lot of flexibility, but it can handle many of the Fire and Ground types in the Little Cup meta. Its success is very much alignment dependent.

      🔵 Great League - With a max CP of 1069, Squirtle has no place in the Great League scene.

      🟡 Ultra League - Same as above.

      🟣 Master League - Same as above.

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#7
      Height0.5 m
      Weight9 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy15 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Squirtle family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Squirtle in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Squirtle Pokémon GOSquirtle
      Wartortle Pokémon GOWartortle
      Blastoise Pokémon GOBlastoise
      Dynamax Squirtle Pokémon GODynamax Squirtle
      Dynamax Wartortle Pokémon GODynamax Wartortle
      Dynamax Blastoise Pokémon GODynamax Blastoise
      Gigantamax Blastoise Pokémon GOGigantamax Blastoise
      Mega Blastoise Pokémon GOMega Blastoise
      Shadow Squirtle Pokémon GOShadow Squirtle
      Shadow Wartortle Pokémon GOShadow Wartortle
      Shadow Blastoise Pokémon GOShadow Blastoise
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Squirtle scaled to 0.3941176470588235x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Squirtle scaled to 0.3970588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Squirtle scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSquirtle scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Squirtle scaled to 0.7647058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m0.88 m

      Squirtle's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.88 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Squirtle in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.245 m0.25 m
      0′10″0′10″
      XS0.25 m0.5 m
      0′10″1′08″
      M0.375 m0.625 m
      1′03″2′01″
      XL0.625 m0.75 m
      2′01″2′06″
      XXL0.75 m0.875 m
      2′06″2′10″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Squirtle CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Squirtle's has 1069 max CP (at Level 50). A Squirtle obtained from Raids can be encountered from 497 CP to 540 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 621 CP to 675 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Squirtle can be found in the 372 CP to 405 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1069 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch372 CP - 405 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs497 CP - 540 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids497 CP - 540 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      621 CP - 675 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Squirtle Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      113 CP241 CP370 CP
      499 CP5127 CP6156 CP
      7184 CP8213 CP9241 CP
      10270 CP11297 CP12324 CP
      13351 CP14378 CP15405 CP
      16432 CP17459 CP18486 CP
      19513 CP20540 CP21567 CP
      22594 CP23621 CP24648 CP
      25675 CP26702 CP27729 CP
      28756 CP29783 CP30810 CP
      31824 CP32837 CP33851 CP
      34865 CP35878 CP36892 CP
      37905 CP38919 CP39932 CP
      40946 CP41958 CP42970 CP
      43982 CP44994 CP451006 CP
      461019 CP471031 CP481044 CP
      491056 CP501069 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Squirtle

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Squirtle's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Squirtle.

      Water Water

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Squirtle Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Squirtle Candy296 Squirtle Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Squirtle Candy10 Squirtle Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Squirtle Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Squirtle Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Squirtle Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Squirtle Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Squirtle Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Squirtle Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Squirtle Candy-

      Squirtle Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Squirtle from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Squirtle in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Squirtle Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Squirtle Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Squirtle Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Squirtle Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Squirtle Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Squirtle Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Squirtle Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Squirtle Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Squirtle Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Squirtle Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Squirtle Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Squirtle Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Squirtle Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Squirtle Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Squirtle Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Squirtle Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Squirtle Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Squirtle Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Squirtle Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Squirtle Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Squirtle Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Squirtle Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Squirtle Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Squirtle Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Squirtle Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Squirtle Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Squirtle Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Squirtle Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Squirtle Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Squirtle Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Squirtle Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Squirtle Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Squirtle Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Squirtle Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Squirtle Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Squirtle Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Squirtle Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Squirtle Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Squirtle Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Squirtle Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Squirtle Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Squirtle Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Squirtle Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Squirtle Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Squirtle Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Squirtle Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Squirtle Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Squirtle Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Squirtle Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Squirtle Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Squirtle Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Squirtle Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Squirtle Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Squirtle Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Squirtle Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Squirtle Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Squirtle Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Squirtle Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Squirtle Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Squirtle Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Squirtle Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Squirtle Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Squirtle Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Squirtle Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Squirtle Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Squirtle Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Squirtle Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Squirtle Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Squirtle Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Squirtle Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Squirtle Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Squirtle Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Squirtle Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Squirtle Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Squirtle Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Squirtle Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Squirtle Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Squirtle Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Squirtle Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Squirtle Candy XL280,000304 Squirtle Candy10 Squirtle Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Squirtle Candy XL290,000304 Squirtle Candy20 Squirtle Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Squirtle Candy XL301,000304 Squirtle Candy30 Squirtle Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Squirtle Candy XL312,000304 Squirtle Candy40 Squirtle Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Squirtle Candy XL323,000304 Squirtle Candy52 Squirtle Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Squirtle Candy XL334,000304 Squirtle Candy64 Squirtle Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Squirtle Candy XL346,000304 Squirtle Candy76 Squirtle Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Squirtle Candy XL358,000304 Squirtle Candy88 Squirtle Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Squirtle Candy XL370,000304 Squirtle Candy103 Squirtle Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Squirtle Candy XL382,000304 Squirtle Candy118 Squirtle Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Squirtle Candy XL395,000304 Squirtle Candy133 Squirtle Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Squirtle Candy XL408,000304 Squirtle Candy148 Squirtle Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Squirtle Candy XL421,000304 Squirtle Candy165 Squirtle Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Squirtle Candy XL434,000304 Squirtle Candy182 Squirtle Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Squirtle Candy XL448,000304 Squirtle Candy199 Squirtle Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Squirtle Candy XL462,000304 Squirtle Candy216 Squirtle Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Squirtle Candy XL476,000304 Squirtle Candy236 Squirtle Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Squirtle Candy XL490,000304 Squirtle Candy256 Squirtle Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Squirtle Candy XL505,000304 Squirtle Candy276 Squirtle Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Squirtle Candy XL520,000304 Squirtle Candy296 Squirtle Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Squirtle

      Squirtle high resolution sprites

      Squirtle Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Squirtle’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Squirtle is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Squirtle in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Squirtle in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Aqua Tail. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.75 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 42.674.

      How does Squirtle perform in Raids?

      Squirtle's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Squirtle rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Squirtle's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Squirtle?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Squirtle: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Squirtle’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Squirtle’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 946 CP and 1069 CP at Level 50.

      Can Squirtle be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Squirtle can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Squirtle Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Squirtle can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.