Squirtle — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Squirtle is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon. It has a blue body with purple eyes, a light brown belly, and a tough red-brown shell on its back. It has a long tail that curls into a spiral. Squirtle is primarily based on a turtle, taking…
Base Stats
| HP | 44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 48 | |
| Defense | 65 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 64 | |
| Speed | 43 | |
| Total | 314 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Tiny Turtle Pokémon
- Height
- 0.5 m (1′08″)
- Weight
- 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
- Ability
- Torrent
- Hidden Ability
- Rain Dish
- EV Yield
- 1 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 63
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Water 1
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Squirtle differed:
- In Generation 1, Squirtle has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Squirtle has a base experience yield of 66.
- In Generations 2-7, Squirtle has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Squirtle?
Squirtle is a Water type Pokemon, classified as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon.
What does Squirtle evolve into?
Squirtle is part of an evolution line that includes Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise.
What are Squirtle's base stats?
Squirtle has 44 HP, 48 Attack, 65 Defense, 50 Sp. Atk, 64 Sp. Def and 43 Speed, for a base stat total of 314.
What abilities can Squirtle have?
Squirtle can have the ability Torrent, plus Rain Dish as a hidden ability.