Squirtle Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,069, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Squirtle in Pokemon GO?

Squirtle's best moveset is Bubble with Aqua Tail. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Squirtle's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Squirtle reaches 1,069 CP at level 50 and 946 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Squirtle?

A 15/15/15 Squirtle shows 540 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 675 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 405 CP.

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

Weak to

Electric1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists

Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 94

Defense 121

Stamina 127

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bubble Best STAB	Water	10	12	1.0s	10	12
Tackle	Normal	5	5	0.5s	10	10

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bubble	Water	8	11	2	4.00	5.50
Tackle	Normal	3	3	—	—	—

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

Squirtle 25 Candy

Wartortle 100 Candy

Blastoise

Mega Evolution

Blastoise

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Blastoise

Family

Squirtle This page

Wartortle

Blastoise

Mega Blastoise Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Squirtle Shadow Wartortle Shadow Blastoise

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Squirtle is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Squirtle

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 60.7DPS 1,710TDO 2

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 54.9DPS 1,462TDO 3

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 50.7DPS 1,714TDO 4

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 50.2DPS 1,787TDO 5

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 46.7DPS 1,314TDO 6

Mega ManectricMega Thunder FangWild Charge 45.7DPS 1,567TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Grass moves deal the most damage.

How to get Squirtle

Eggs: 1 km eggs · shiny possible
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Squirtle arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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

Squirtle in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Blanche's Quest for Knowledge	26 May 2026	Wild spawn	Yes
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event	10 Mar 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Squirtle good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Squirtle has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Aqua Tail. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Squirtle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Squirtle takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

What is Squirtle's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Squirtle reaches 1,069 CP at level 50 and 946 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Squirtle?

A 15/15/15 Squirtle shows 540 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 675 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 405 CP.

How do you get Squirtle in Pokemon GO?

It is in the current 1 km egg pool. Its most recent event was Blanche's Quest for Knowledge (May 2026).

Can Squirtle be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Squirtle is in the game — right now from 1 km eggs. It could be shiny in Blanche's Quest for Knowledge (May 2026).

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