Squirtle
- For fighter info, seeSquirtle (SSBB) andSquirtle (SSBU).
- This article is about the turtle-like Pokémon. For other uses, seeTurtle (disambiguation).
| Squirtle | |
|---|---|
  Official artwork of Squirtle fromPokémon FireRed andLeafGreen Versions. | |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Debut | Pokémon Red andGreen Versions (1996) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025) |
| Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
| Species | Squirtle |
| Gender | Varies |
| Place of origin | Kanto |
| Designed by | Atsuko Nishida |
| Englishvoice actor | Michele Knotz |
| Japanesevoice actor | Rikako Aikawa |
| Frenchvoice actor | Virginie Demians (Brawl) Jean-Marc Delhausse (Ultimate) |
| Germanvoice actor | Dina Kürten (Brawl) Julian Manuel (Ultimate) |
| Koreanvoice actor | Shin Yong-woo (Brawl) |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Squirtle (Pokémon) |
Squirtle (ゼニガメ,Zenigame) is the Tiny Turtle Pokémon from thePokémon series. It debuted in the series'first generation asKanto's first stageWater-typestarter Pokémon, and is present as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate (viaPokémon Trainer).
Origin[edit]
Squirtle is a small, blue, bipedal turtle-like creature, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #007 as the "Tiny Turtle Pokémon". Squirtle is theKanto region's Water-typestarter Pokémon. However, unlike inPokémon Red,Green, andBlue, Squirtle is obtainable alongside its fellow Kanto startersBulbasaur andCharmander under special conditions inPokémon Yellow Version, and relatively early on inPokémon X andY. It evolves intoWartortle at level 16 onward, and intoBlastoise at level 36 onward.
When a Squirtle hatches, its shell is soft, but forms and hardens over time until it becomes resilient enough that prodding fingers will bounce off it. When threatened, Squirtle withdraws into its shell and squirts out water with vigorous force. In addition to its defensive potential, Squirtle's shell has a rounded shape with grooves on its surface, which help minimize resistance in water and enable it to swim at high speeds. To hunt, it shoots water at its prey while underwater.
ThePokémon anime features a gang of Squirtles called theSquirtle Squad, who were all abandoned by their original Trainers and caused mischief as a result. They are identifiable by the round sunglasses they wear, with the leader wearing triangular shades. After theTeam Rocket trio caused a forest fire,Ash Ketchum rescued the leader of the Squirtle Squad and assisted the gang in putting out the flames. The Squirtle Squad became a heroic band of firefighters because of this, and the leader decided to join Ash's journey, becominga reliable member of his original team.
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
Squirtle makes a very brief cameo appearance inSuper Smash Bros. Melee's introduction sequence. A giant balloon of Squirtle is also one of the many floating and bending "platforms" that are seen throughoutPoké Floats. It is the first balloon in the stage and its head and arms are where the four fighters start off on at the beginning of the match.
Trophy[edit]
Squirtle features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in theTrophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.
- Squirtle
- Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.
- Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
Squirtle appears as a playable characterSuper Smash Bros. Brawl. It is one ofPokémon Trainer's three Pokémon, alongsideIvysaur andCharizard.
According toMasahiro Sakurai, Squirtle wasn't originally chosen to be part of the Pokémon Trainer's team, as he had considered addingBlastoise to the game as a playable character and as part of the Pokémon Trainer's team of Pokémon (alongside Charizard and Ivysaur), but Squirtle was chosen instead after some reconsideration as Sakurai thought that having balance with the sizes and stages of evolution would be more appealing.[1]
Squirtle can be switched into or out of battle viaPokémon Change, which operates similarly toTransform. Squirtle has three other special moves as well.Water Gun is a chargeable projectile that pushes opponents away, akin toF.L.U.D.D.Withdraw has Squirtle retreat into its shell, giving it super armor in the process, and charge forward.Waterfall is its recovery move. It performsHydro Pump as part ofTriple Finish, the Final Smash of Pokémon Trainer.
Trophy[edit]
- Squirtle
- A Tiny Turtle Pokémon. In times of danger, it pulls its arms and legs inside its shell to protect itself from enemy attacks. When it conceals its neck, it also shoots a powerful stream of water from its mouth. Its shell not only protects its body, it also reduces water friction when it's in the water. When it levels up, it evolves into Wartortle.
:Pokémon Red/Blue
:Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
Sticker[edit]
| Name | Game | Effect | Fighter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirtle | Pokémon series |  Attack +41 |  |
.png) Squirtle (Pokémon series) |
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
Squirtle, along with Ivysaur, did not return as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. 4. However, Squirtle does appear as a collectable trophy in both versions ofSuper Smash Bros. 4.
Trophy[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Squirtle trophy is part of thePokémon ClassicsTrophy Box.
- Squirtle
At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with it being so gosh-darn adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water—a bit less adorable.- :Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
- :Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)
At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with him being so flipping adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water, which isn't quite so adorable.- :Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
- :Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen (10/2004)
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
Squirtle returns as a playable character as part ofPokémon Trainer, alongsideIvysaur andCharizard, inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Like Ivysaur and Charizard, it is no longer subject tostamina, and thus remains effective throughout a fight. UnlikeBrawl, Pokémon Trainer is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.
Squirtle was previously considered the strongest party member of the Pokémon Trainer's team in Brawl, due to a combination of its quick mobility overall, fast attacks, and excellent aerial game, which made it a potentially viable contender in competitive play. Possibly as a result, Squirtle has received a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was nerfed overall. Unlike the other party Pokémon, Squirtle's moveset has been reworked into newer, different attacks, with many of its standard attacks being altered.
Spirit[edit]
414.Squirtle
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゼニガメ,Zenigame |
 English | Squirtle |
 French | Carapuce |
 German | Schiggy |
 Spanish | Squirtle |
 Italian | Squirtle |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 杰尼龟,Zenigame |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 傑尼龜,Zenigame |
 Korean | 꼬부기,Kkobugi |
 Dutch | Squirtle |
 Russian | Сквиртл |
 Portuguese | Squirtle |
Trivia[edit]
- Squirtle is the first playablestarter Pokémon of a region's starter trio, as well as the only first staged starter Pokémon.
- It andPichu are also the only playable Pokémon to be in the first stage of their respective evolutionary lines.
- Squirtle andIvysaur are the only Pokémon to have more than two Special Moves derived from one type.
- The Squirtle balloon inPoké Floats is, in actuality, Squirtle's 3D model fromPokémon Stadium.
- Squirtle is the only one of thePokémon Trainer's Pokémon to lack ameteor smash.
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