Squirtle Evolution Guide: Stats, Moves, Type, And Location

Updated: October 2, 2023 by Amber Frost | Leave a comment

Squirtle (National Pokédex entry #0007) is one of the most recognizable Pokémon in the franchise. First appearing in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, Squirtle is one of the original starter Pokémon. To this day, this adorable Pokémon has remained a fan favorite alongside the other original starters, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and, of course, Pikachu. Most Pokémon Generations have the choice of a water, fire, or grass-type Pokémon. Squirtle is the original water-type starter.

Thanks to Squirtle’s cute, friendly turtle-like appearance, this Pokémon has always been a popular choice. Squirtle has a lot of versatility as well. Being a water Pokémon, Squirtle is effective when facing off against fire, ground, and rock-type enemies. It doesn’t have many true weaknesses either. Only electric and grass-type Pokémon will deal increased damage to Squirtle. As experienced trainers will know, these Pokémon types are some of the hardest-hitting and most durable. Choosing a water-type Pokémon is a pretty safe bet, especially at the beginning of any Pokémon game.

Squirtle has two evolutions that make it an even stronger choice. At level 16, Squirtle will hit its first evolution, Wartortle (National Pokédex entry #0008). At level 36, Wartortle will evolve one more time to achieve its final evolution, Blastoise (National Pokédex entry #0009). Thankfully, Squirtle’s evolution line doesn’t require any special items or conditions to evolve. Simply playing with Squirtle and leveling it up will guarantee both evolutions, making this cute starter an incredible source of hydropower.

As one of the original starters, Squirtle has made appearances in just about every Pokémon game out there. The highly successful Pokémon anime featured Squirtle as one of Ash Ketchum’s main Pokémon companions. Although Squirtle hasn’t achieved the fame of the franchise’s mascot, Pikachu, it’s not far behind. Squirtle’s a popular pick and for good reason.

Squirtle’s Stats and Where to Find Them

Encountering a Wild Squirtle in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond — ©Techno Trainer / The Pokémon Company – Original

As a popular starter pick in older Pokémon games, most trainers are familiar with this adorable turtle. Although Squirtle and the other original starters have long since been replaced with the newer generation’s starters, Squirtle is still a popular choice. Sadly, this water type isn’t available in the newest Pokémon games, Pokémon Violet and Pokémon Scarlet, but it can still be found in many current Pokémon games. The newest games that feature Squirtle are Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. Squirtle can also be obtained in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Squirtle is classified as a “tiny turtle Pokémon” because it is small and almost perfectly resembles a turtle. With a giant turtle shell on its back, Squirtle is a blue, round Pokémon that stands bipedal on its two back feet. Most Squirtles are male, with only about 13% of the species being female. As a base, Squirtle possesses the Torrent ability. It also has the hidden ability, Rain Dish. Squirtle’s base stats equal 314 when tallied.

Squirtle’s Base Stats

STAT TYPE:	STARTING STAT:	MIN STAT (for lvl 100):	MAX STAT (for lvl 100):
HP	44	198	292
Attack	48	90	214
Defense	65	121	251
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	64	119	249
Speed	43	81	203

By looking at an overview of Squirtle’s base stats, it doesn’t seem like that impressive of a Pokémon. That’s because Squirtle will only be useful in low-level portions of any Pokémon game. In order for Squirtle to become more powerful, the trainer will need to evolve it. That said, Squirtle is capable of learning many moves from leveling up, breeding conditions, and Technical Machines (TMs). For the purpose of this guide, we’ll be taking a look at everything Squirtle (and its evolutions) can do in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. Since these are the most recent games that feature the Squirtle evolution line, it makes the most sense to use them as a reference.

Squirtle’s Moves Learned Through Leveling Up (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
1	Tail Whip	NORMAL	Status	—	100
3	Water Gun	WATER	Special	40	100
6	Withdraw	WATER	Status	—	—
9	Rapid Spin	NORMAL	Physical	50	100
12	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100
15	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100
18	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
21	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
24	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90
27	Shell Smash	NORMAL	Status	—	—
30	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—
33	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80
36	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100

Squirtle’s Moves Learned Through TM (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100
03	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100
07	Hail	ICE	Status	—	—
10	Work Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—
13	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100
14	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70
17	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
18	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
23	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75
28	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95
42	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100
49	Scald	WATER	Special	80	100
54	False Swipe	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
55	Brine	WATER	Special	65	100
56	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100
58	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100
74	Gyro Ball	STEEL	Physical	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—
87	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85
90	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—
95	Surf	WATER	Special	90	100
96	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100
98	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100
99	Waterfall	WATER	Physical	80	100

Squirtle’s Moves Learned Through Breeding AKA Egg Moves (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

It’s important to keep in mind that since these moves are specific to the way the Squirtle is bred, these moves will be the same for the entire evolution line. Wartortle and Blastoise’s Egg Moves will be identical to this list.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Jet	WATER	Physical	40	100
Aqua Ring	WATER	Status	—	—
Aura Sphere	FIGHTING	Special	80	∞
Fake Out	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
Flail	NORMAL	Physical	—	100
Haze	ICE	Status	—	—
Life Dew	WATER	Status	—	—
Mirror Coat	PSYCHIC	Special	—	100
Mist	ICE	Status	—	—
Muddy Water	WATER	Special	90	85
Water Spout	WATER	Special	150	100
Yawn	NORMAL	Status	—	—

Where to find Squirtle In Every Game Compatible with Pokémon: Home

GAME:	LOCATION:
Let’s Go Pikachu	Route 24, Route 25, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
Let’s Go Eevee	Route 24, Route 25, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
Sword	Trade or migrate Squirtle from another game
Shield	Trade or migrate Squirtle from another game
Brilliant Diamond	Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Shining Pearl	Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet	Not available in this game
Violet	Not available in this game

Wartortle’s Stats and How to Evolve Them

A Squirtle evolving into Wartortle — ©Mr. Pokédex / The Pokémon Company – Original

Wartortle is slightly larger than Squirtle. In this second evolution, Wartortle is no longer considered small, so it’s been upgraded to a “Turtle Pokémon.” Wartortle still resembles Squirtle enough to make the connection that they’re of the same evolution line. Although larger and slightly darker in color, Wartortle still sports the same basic body shape and stance. Wartortle develops fangs, claws on its hands, and large winged ears, making it look more menacing than Squirtle. Wartortle’s evolution screams that this Pokémon is battle-hardened and prepared for more.

Wartortle still has the same abilities that Squirtle possesses, Torrent and Rain Dish, but he receives a significant upgrade to his base stats upon evolution. Where Squirle’s stats add up to 314, Wartortle’s shoot up to 405, giving this evolution a jump of almost 100. In order for trainers to evolve their Squirtle, they will need to play with Squirtle enough to reach level 16, where it will evolve into Wartortle upon level up.

Wartortle’s Base Stats

STAT TYPE:	STARTING STAT:	MIN STAT:	MAX STAT:
HP	59	228	322
Attack	63	117	247
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	65	121	251
Sp. Def	80	148	284
Speed	58	108	236

Wartortle’s Moves Learned Through Leveling Up (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
1	Tail Whip	NORMAL	Status	—	100
1	Water Gun	WATER	Special	40	100
1	Withdraw	WATER	Status	—	—
9	Rapid Spin	NORMAL	Physical	50	100
12	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100
15	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100
20	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
25	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
30	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90
35	Shell Smash	NORMAL	Status	—	—
40	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80
50	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100

Wartortle’s Moves Learned Through TM (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100
03	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100
07	Hail	ICE	Status	—	—
10	Work Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—
13	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100
14	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70
17	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
18	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
23	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75
28	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95
42	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100
49	Scald	WATER	Special	80	100
54	False Swipe	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
55	Brine	WATER	Special	65	100
56	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100
58	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100
74	Gyro Ball	STEEL	Physical	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—
87	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85
90	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—
95	Surf	WATER	Special	90	100
96	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100
98	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100
99	Waterfall	WATER	Physical	80	100

How to get Wartortle In Every Game Compatible with Pokémon: Home

GAME:	HOW TO GET WARTORTLE:
Let’s Go Pikachu	Evolve Squirtle
Let’s Go Eevee	Evolve Squirtle
Sword	Trade or migrate from another game
Shield	Trade or migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Squirtle
Shining Pearl	Evolve Squirtle
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet	Not available in this game
Violet	Not available in this game

Blastoise’s Stats and How to Evolve Them

Wartortle evolving into Blastoise — ©Mr. Pokédex / The Pokémon Company – Original

Blastoise is the final evolution in the Squirtle evolution line. Out of the three Pokémon, Blastoise is the largest. The average Squirtle weighs about 20 lbs. Wartortle is significantly larger, weighing in at about 50 lbs. Blastoise makes the most drastic change in size. After evolution, the average Blastoise will weigh around 190 lbs and stand at about 5 feet tall. Blastoise is considered a “Shellfish Pokémon” and like the other two, it has the Torrent ability and the Rain Dish hidden ability.

Blastoise gets a major bump to its base stats upon evolution. Where Wartortle clocks in at a total of 405, Blastoise totals 530, making Blastoise a clear heavy hitter. In addition to its growth in size, Blastoise also gains larger claws on both its hands and its feet. Blastoise also has two massive canons sprout out of its shell, which are typically used for powerful water jet attacks. For any trainer looking for a powerful water-type Pokémon that can take hits and deal high damage, Blastoise is an absolute must. In order to obtain Blastoise, trainers will need to evolve Squirtle into Wartortle and then continue playing with Wartortle. Once Wartortle hits level 36, it will evolve into Blastoise.

Blastoise’s Base Stats

STAT TYPE:	STARTING STAT:	MIN STAT (for lvl 100):	MAX STAT (for lvl 100):
HP	79	268	362
Attack	83	153	291
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	85	157	295
Sp. Def	105	193	339
Speed	78	144	280

Blastoise’s Moves Learned Through Leveling Up (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Flash Cannon	STEEL	Special	80	100
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
1	Tail Whip	NORMAL	Status	—	100
1	Water Gun	WATER	Special	40	100
1	Withdraw	WATER	Status	—	—
9	Rapid Spin	NORMAL	Physical	50	100
12	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100
15	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100
20	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
25	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
30	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90
35	Shell Smash	NORMAL	Status	—	—
42	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—
49	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80
56	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100

Blastoise’s Moves Learned Through TM (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100
03	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100
05	Roar	NORMAL	Status	—	—
07	Hail	ICE	Status	—	—
10	Work Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—
13	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100
14	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90
17	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
18	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
23	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75
26	Earthquake	GROUND	Physical	100	100
28	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95
42	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100
49	Scald	WATER	Special	80	100
52	Focus Blast	FIGHTING	Special	120	70
54	False Swipe	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
55	Brine	WATER	Special	65	100
56	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100
58	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100
68	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90
72	Avalanche	ICE	Physical	60	100
74	Gyro Ball	STEEL	Physical	—	100
79	Dark Pulse	DARK	Special	80	100
80	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—
83	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100
87	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85
90	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	STEEL	Special	80	100
95	Surf	WATER	Special	90	100
96	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100
98	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100
99	Waterfall	WATER	Physical	80	100
100	Rock Climb	NORMAL	Physical	90	85

Blastoise’s Moves Learned Through Tutors (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Hydro Cannon	WATER	Special	150	90

How to get Blastoise In Every Game Compatible with Pokémon: Home

GAME:	HOW TO GET BLASTOISE:
Let’s Go Pikachu	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Let’s Go Eevee	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Sword	Trade or migrate from another game
Shield	Trade or migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Shining Pearl	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet	Not available in this game
Violet	Not available in this game