Squirtlein Pokémon Polished Crystal

water

Pokédex Entry

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#270 Johto Dex · #007 National

Abilities

Torrent(Primary)

Boosts Water moves in a pinch.

Rain Dish(Secondary)

Gradually regains HP in rain.

Shell Armor(Hidden)

Protects from critical hits.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Squirtle

Base form

→

Wartortle

Level up Squirtle to Lv. 16

→

Blastoise

Level up Wartortle to Lv. 36

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Gifts are available in Indigo Plateau Pokecenter 1F and Oaks Lab and other places.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Indigo Plateau Pokecenter 1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-
Oaks Lab	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	After: Beat Elite Four
Shamouti Poke Center 1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
4	LeerLevel: 4Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
4	LeerLevel: 4Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
10	Defense CurlLevel: 10Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
10	Defense CurlLevel: 10Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
13	Aqua JetLevel: 13Aqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
13	Aqua JetLevel: 13Aqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
19	Rapid SpinLevel: 19Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
19	Rapid SpinLevel: 19Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
22	ProtectLevel: 22Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
22	ProtectLevel: 22Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
25	Water PulseLevel: 25Water Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
25	Water PulseLevel: 25Water Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
28	Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail	water	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
28	Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
31	Close CombatLevel: 31Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
31	Close CombatLevel: 31Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
34	Mirror CoatLevel: 34Mirror Coat	psychic	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
34	Mirror CoatLevel: 34Mirror Coat	Returns a special attack double.
37	Rain DanceLevel: 37Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
37	Rain DanceLevel: 37Rain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
40	Hydro PumpLevel: 40Hydro Pump	water	PWR110	ACC80	PP5
40	Hydro PumpLevel: 40Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
43	Shell SmashLevel: 43Shell Smash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
43	Shell SmashLevel: 43Shell Smash	Lowers defenses, raises offenses.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
ForesightForesight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
ForesightForesight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	psychic	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	Returns a special attack double.
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR110	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ScaldScald	water	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR85	ACC100	PP10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
SurfSurf	water	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR40	ACC90	PP15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	PWR90	ACC90	PP10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Squirtle. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Squirtle resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Squirtle, either offensively or defensively.

Squirtlein Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry