Where can I find Squirtle in SoulGold?

Squirtle cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Squirtle?

Squirtle is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Squirtle learn in SoulGold?

Squirtle can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Squirtlein Pokémon SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Its shell is not just for protection. Its rounded shape and the grooves on its surface minimize resistance in water, enabling Squirtle to swim at high speeds.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#007

Abilities

Torrent(Primary)

Ups Water moves in a pinch.

Rain Dish(Secondary)

Slight HP recovery in rain.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

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

Squirtle

Base form

→

Wartortle

Level up Squirtle to Lv. 16

→

Blastoise

Level up Wartortle to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Squirtle isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
3	Water GunLevel: 3Water Gun	water	40	100	25
3	Water GunLevel: 3Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
6	WithdrawLevel: 6Withdraw	water	0	0	40
6	WithdrawLevel: 6Withdraw	Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense.
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	dark	60	100	25
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
15	Water PulseLevel: 15Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
15	Water PulseLevel: 15Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
18	ProtectLevel: 18Protect	normal	0	0	10
18	ProtectLevel: 18Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
21	Rain DanceLevel: 21Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
21	Rain DanceLevel: 21Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
24	Aqua TailLevel: 24Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
24	Aqua TailLevel: 24Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
27	Shell SmashLevel: 27Shell Smash	normal	0	0	15
27	Shell SmashLevel: 27Shell Smash	Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def.
30	Iron DefenseLevel: 30Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
30	Iron DefenseLevel: 30Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
33	Hydro PumpLevel: 33Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
33	Hydro PumpLevel: 33Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
36	Wave CrashLevel: 36Wave Crash	water	0	100	10
36	Wave CrashLevel: 36Wave Crash	A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	psychic	1	100	20
Mirror CoatMirror Coat	Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
MistMist	ice	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	0	40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
RefreshRefresh	normal	0	0	20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	0	0	15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
YawnYawn	normal	0	0	10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	water	0	85	10
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
Fake OutFake Out	normal	40	100	10
Fake OutFake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
Aqua RingAqua Ring	water	0	0	20
Aqua RingAqua Ring	Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	40	100	20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
Water SpoutWater Spout	water	150	100	5
Water SpoutWater Spout	Inflicts more damage if the user's HP is high.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
Aura SphereAura Sphere	fighting	0	0	20
Aura SphereAura Sphere	Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded.

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TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	ice	80	100	15	TM94TM94
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.