#0007 · Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Squirtle
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Squirtle
Squirtle is the Water-type Tiny Turtle Pokemon and the third of the original Kanto starters, notable for having the highest base Defense (65) of the three starter first forms. It evolves into Wartortle at level 16 and into the fully evolved Blastoise at level 36.
In the anime, Squirtle became famous through the Squirtle Squad, a group of wayward Squirtles wearing sunglasses who appeared in episode 12 of the original series. Ash recruited one of them, and it remained a team member through much of the Kanto arc. Squirtle has been a consistent presence in the TCG across generations, appears as a playable character in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games, and is among the most reproduced Pokemon in plush and figure form. Its hidden ability, Rain Dish, restores HP each turn in rain, adding utility in weather-based teams.
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Did You Know?
- Squirtle has a base Defense of 65, the highest of the three Kanto starter first-stage forms.
- Its hidden ability, Rain Dish, restores a small amount of HP each turn in rain.
- The Squirtle Squad, a gang of delinquent Squirtles wearing sunglasses, appeared in episode 12 of the original Pokemon anime.
- Squirtle was one of the original playable starter options in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
- Squirtle has appeared in the TCG since the original Base Set in 1996.