Type matchups
Damage Squirtle takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Squirtle has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 44
- Attack
- 48
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 64
- Speed
- 43
- Total
- 314
Squirtle has a base stat total of 314, higher than 19% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (65). Its Attack (48) and Sp. Atk (50) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 43 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 44 HP, 65 Defense and 64 Sp. Def it is frail.
Squirtle can have the abilities Torrent and Rain Dish.
How to beat Squirtle
Squirtle takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Squirtle is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise) and evolves into Wartortle.
Best counters to Squirtle
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Squirtle weak to?
As a Water type, Squirtle takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Squirtle resistant to?
Squirtle resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Squirtle?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Squirtle with super-effective attacks.