#0007 · Gen 1 · 314 BST
Squirtle
An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Torrent.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
119/61/76/63/75/56
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
151/110/128/112/127/104
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Squirtle
Squirtle is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 314. An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Torrent.
Best stat: Defense (65 base)
Squirtle's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Special Attack and 43 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Torrent
- Rain Dish
How to use Squirtle competitively
Open the damage calculator with Squirtle selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Squirtle appears in the species dropdown. Drop Squirtle into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0007 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Torrent, Rain Dish |
| Base Stat Total | 314 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 44 / 48 / 65 / 50 / 64 / 43 |