Squirtle
Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Wartortle for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Aqua Tail
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aqua Tail costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Squirtle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 342
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 540 CP
Squirtle moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.5s | 18 | 1.36 |
| Aqua Tail Best STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Squirtle raid guide
Best counters against Squirtle
How to get Squirtle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Squirtle knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 817 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 885 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 509 | 554 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 634 | 689 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 509 | 554 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 385 | 419 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 509 | 554 |
Is Squirtle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Squirtle has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (121 Defense / 127 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Squirtle deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 70 |
| Lv 4 | 99 |
| Lv 5 | 127 |
| Lv 6 | 156 |
| Lv 7 | 184 |
| Lv 8 | 213 |
| Lv 9 | 241 |
| Lv 10 | 270 |
| Lv 11 | 297 |
| Lv 12 | 324 |
| Lv 13 | 351 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 378 |
| Lv 15 | 405 |
| Lv 16 | 432 |
| Lv 17 | 459 |
| Lv 18 | 486 |
| Lv 19 | 513 |
| Lv 20 | 540 |
| Lv 21 | 567 |
| Lv 22 | 594 |
| Lv 23 | 621 |
| Lv 24 | 648 |
| Lv 25 | 675 |
| Lv 26 | 702 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 729 |
| Lv 28 | 756 |
| Lv 29 | 783 |
| Lv 30 | 810 |
| Lv 31 | 824 |
| Lv 32 | 837 |
| Lv 33 | 851 |
| Lv 34 | 865 |
| Lv 35 | 878 |
| Lv 36 | 892 |
| Lv 37 | 905 |
| Lv 38 | 919 |
| Lv 39 | 932 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 946 |
| Lv 41 | 958 |
| Lv 42 | 970 |
| Lv 43 | 982 |
| Lv 44 | 994 |
| Lv 45 | 1,006 |
| Lv 46 | 1,019 |
| Lv 47 | 1,031 |
| Lv 48 | 1,044 |
| Lv 49 | 1,056 |
| Lv 50 | 1,069 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0007
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0007_POKEMON_SQUIRTLE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Squirtle in Pokemon GO?
Squirtle's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Aqua Tail (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Squirtle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Squirtle takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Squirtle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Squirtle reaches 1,069 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 946 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Squirtle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Squirtle shows 540 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 675 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Squirtle better than regular Squirtle?
Shadow Squirtle deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Squirtle in Pokemon GO?
Squirtle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Squirtle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Squirtle is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.