Editing Squirtle (SSBB)

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:''This article is about Squirtle's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.  For other uses, see [[Squirtle]].  Also, for information about Squirtle in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)]], [[Ivysaur (SSBB)]], and [[Charizard (SSBB)]].''
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Squirtle
|image        = [[File:Squirtle SSBB.png|200px|Squirtle]]
|game         = Brawl
|shareslot    = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br />{{SSBB|Charizard}}<br />{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier         = 
|ranking      = 
}}

{{cquote|''A tiny turtle Pokémon that moves quickly and attacks with water-based moves.''|cite=''Brawl'' manual description}}

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'''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame'') is a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, the other two being {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBB|Charizard}}. Squirtle is the only character who Pokémon Trainer uses who is not an evolved form (Charizard and Ivysaur are evolved forms of Charmeleon and [[Bulbasaur]], respectively). Squirtle is also the only playable Pokémon character in ''Brawl'' that doesn't have a pre-evolved form at all, as {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} evolves from [[Igglybuff]], [[Lucario]] evolves from [[Riolu]], and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} evolves from [[Pichu]]. Squirtle originated from the original [[Pokémon (game)|''Pokémon'' game]] for Game Boy as one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.
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File:Pokémon Trainer Wiimote Sound.ogg|Squirtle's selection sound
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==Attributes==
Squirtle is the most lightweight of the three Pokémon at Pokémon Trainer's disposal. Its light weight allows Squirtle to have fast air speed and fast attacks, which makes up for its somewhat slow dash speed. However, its light weight makes it easier to KO, as it is tied for the second lightest character in the game with {{SSBB|Mr. Game and Watch}}. Squirtle's small size (the smallest in the game along with {{SSBB|Olimar}}) makes it difficult to hit, but it also causes most attacks to have poor [[reach]], causing it to have very poor matchups against superior ranged characters or with disjointed attacks like {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} or {{SSBB|Marth}}. Possibly Squirtle's greatest strength is its excellent air game. Its aerials are quick and decently powerful, inflicting good amounts of damage; it also has one of the fastest [[air speed]]s and a quick and high jump. Squirtle is one of few fighters that can [[wall cling]] and [[crawl]] (the 2nd lowest crawl in the game, which can duck under many attacks such as [[Blaster]] and [[Wizard's Foot]]). Its unique dash pivot also allows it to [[shellshifting|shellshift]], giving much more versatility to its otherwise mediocre ground game.

Squirtle's neutral special is [[Water Gun]], which can be used to hamper horizontal recoveries and doubles as a decent attack which can be used to impede an enemy's [[approach]]. Its side special, [[Withdraw]], increases Squirtle's ground speed and offers protection against most attacks, other than grabs. However, speed and direction of Withdraw can be changed if hit with a strong attack, possibly causing Squirtle to slide off the edge, KOing itself if it goes off too far. [[Waterfall]], Squirtle's up special, has a large, disjointed [[hitbox]], making it hard to interrupt. It can also rack up damage throughout the attack and scores multiple hits, which makes it a very useful attack. Like all of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Squirtle can use its down special [[Pokémon Change|change]] places with the next Pokémon at the Trainer's disposal (in Squirtle's case, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}). However, this can be punishable and is mandatory, due to the "Stamina Mechanic" (outside of the [[Subspace Emissary|Adventure Mode]]) and coming back as the next one in the cycle.

Squirtle's up smash has a large area and can KO at 80-100%. Its down-aerial does multiple hits and has high horizontal [[knockback]] on the last hit, but it also has short range, little damage, and massive ending lag. Its forward smash has [[launch resistance]] during the frames Squirtle is in its shell. However, like its down smash, it does little damage, has massive ending lag, and covers a short distance. Squirtle has decent throws (including the second strongest down throw in the game in terms of knockback, after [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas's]],), but Squirtle itself is vulnerable to grab release combos by several characters, dash regrabs by many characters, and even infinite by {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, due to its very poor air release animation.

==Moveset==
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBBB
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=Squirtle punches once, thrust both its legs forward, and then flips forward and hits with its tail.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=6%
|ftiltdesc=Squirtle gets on all fours and slaps forward with its tail. Can be angled.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=6%
|utiltdesc=Squirtle hops up onto its tail, headbutting upwards. Very quick and can lead into other moves at low percentages.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=2% (hits 1-4), 5% (hit 5)
|dtiltdesc=Squirtle gets on its belly and withdraws its limbs, then spins forward, sweeping with its tail.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=9% (clean), 7% (late)
|dashdesc=Squirtle runs, turns around while jumping, and hits with the back of its shell. Knocks opponents behind Squirtle if hitbox connects.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}}
|fsmashdesc=Squirtle withdraws into its shell and launches forward. Has [[launch resistance]] the entire time Squirtle is inside its shell. Can be angled.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|3}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (clean sweetepot), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}} (clean sourspot), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|7}} (mid late), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (late)
|usmashdesc=Slams hands onto the ground, sending twin geysers into the air. A powerful vertical finisher, being Squirtle's most powerful attack.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}}
|dsmashdesc=Squirtle withdraws into its shell and spins, shooting water out of both sides. This attack overall deals small damage and has short range.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg=9% (clean), 6% (late)
|nairdesc=Squirtle withdraws into its shell and spins in midair, releasing water from all sides. A good defensive move for [[spacing]]
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg=12% (clean), 6% (late)
|fairdesc=Squirtle thrusts both its legs forward, hitting quickly. Has fast startup and good [[edgeguarding]] move. Has [[sex kick]] properties.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|bairdesc=Squirtle thrusts its tail backward, hitting opponents behind itself. Good for both [[gimping]] and [[edgeguarding]]. Has [[sex kick]] properties.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg=11%
|uairdesc=Squirtle flips upward, using its tail to knock opponents vertically. Somewhat weak, having a hard time KOing foes with good DI.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg=1% (hits 1-5), 5% (hit 6)
|dairdesc=Squirtle thrusts its tail downward, spinning around in a multi-hit attack. Similar to {{SSBB|Mario}}'s [[Mario Tornado]], but with more vertical range due to the tail and the last hit inflicts decent horizontal knockback.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Headbutts the grabbed opponent. Relatively fast. Can [[grab release]] into a jab.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=Puts its opponent in front of itself, and then kicks them.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Puts its opponent behind itself, and then kicks their back. Hard to follow up due to its high knockback.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 9% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Throws its opponent upward and tackles them while in its shell. Has moderate KO power.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Throws its opponent on the ground and slams on top of them.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=6%
|floorfdesc=Flips with its tail forwards and then backwards.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Flips with its tail forwards and then backwards.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Gets up and flips its tail forwards and then backwards.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=8% (tail), 6% (body)
|edgefdesc=Gets up and whips its tail forward. 
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10%
|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and headbutts forward.
|nsname=Water Gun
|nsdmg=1-2% (water uncharged) (12% maximum damage)
|nsdesc=Squirtle shoots out water. The move can charged to spray more water out with more range but does not deal any damage and only pushes opponents. If the [[B button]] is pressed with no charge, Squirtle shoots out a short-ranged attack that can deal up to 12% damage to opponents who are close by.
|ssname=Withdraw
|ssdmg=3% (startup), 6-8% (slide)
|ssdesc=Squirtle retreats inside its shell and speeds across the stage, powered by a jet of water shooting out the back of its shell. Throughout the entire move, Squirtle is immune to both damage and knockback. The speed of the move can be altered by smashing the [[control stick]].
|usname=Waterfall
|usdmg=2% (hits 1-3), 1% (hits 4-9), 3% (hit 10)
|usdesc= A torrent of water appears that Squirtle "surfs" on top of it. The attack does multiple hits with minor knockback towards the end. It is difficult to interrupt as a recovery move, as the hitbox is large, disjointed, and directly in front of Squirtle. The movement direction of the attack can be slightly altered with the control stick to be more vertical or more horizontal.
|dsname=Pokémon Change
|dsdmg=0%
|dsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} calls Squirtle back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}.
|fsname=Triple Finish
|fsdmg=1% (Hydro Pump)
|fsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBB|Charizard}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and all three of them perform a combination attack.
}}

===[[Taunt]]s===
*'''Up:''' Backflips, spreads out its arms and opens its mouth saying "Squirtle, Squirtle".
*'''Side:''' Spins on its tail and squirts out water and says "Squirtle."
*'''Down:''' Goes into its shell and hops while spinning.

===[[Victory theme]]===
An excerpt from the main theme of the ''Pokémon'' series.
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==In [[competitive play]]==
===Matchups===
{{SSBBMatchupTable|pokemontrainer=yes|squirtle=yes}}

==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)#Role in The Subspace Emissary|l1=Pokémon Trainer}}
When introduced, Pokémon Trainer's only Pokémon is Squirtle, and thus, is his main Pokémon for much of the story until Ivysaur and Charizard are later found in the ruins. Despite this, Squirtle only appears in the very first cutscene Pokémon Trainer is introduced in.
Stamina doesn't apply in Adventure Mode as it does in normal play.

===Stickers===
Keep in mind that all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon share the same trophy base.
If the player wishes to power up Squirtle specifically, [Tail] and [Water] will supply the greatest power boosts. The remaining relevant attacks are spread between [Body]/[Spin], [Leg] and [Head].
If the player wishes to balance between the three, the major attacks Squirtle shares with Charizard are [Tail] and [Body] attacks, and shares [Leg] and [Spin] attacks with Ivysaur.

==Trophy==
Squirtle's trophy is obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with Pokémon Trainer and delivering the final hit to {{SSBB|Master Hand}} with Squirtle.
[[File:Squirtle - Brawl Trophy.png|100px|thumb|Squirtle's trophy in ''Brawl'']]
===Description===
''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.''
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}

==Trivia==
*Surprisingly, Squirtle actually carries crates and barrels faster than the larger {{SSBB|Charizard}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}.
*Along with {{SSBB|Sonic}}, {{SSBB|Sheik}} and {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, Squirtle is one of the only characters to not be seen in trophy form during [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|the Subspace Emissary]]. (While Ivysaur and Charizard are both turned into trophies before their capture, and Pokémon Trainer is turned into a trophy by [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves, Squirtle is never actually turned into a trophy by means of ambush, a [[Dark Cannon]], etc.)
**Coincidentally, all four of these characters begin with the letter 'S' and have blue color schemes by default.
*All three of Squirtle's special moves begin with the letter 'W'.
*Curiously, Squirtle's visible outer body parts are larger, by volume, than its shell.
*Squirtle is one of the few characters in ''Brawl'' to not have a meteor smash.
*Squirtle is the only playable Pokémon in ''Brawl'' that doesn't have a [[trophy]] of any other Pokémon of its evolution line. {{SSBB|Charizard}} has [[Charmander]] and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} has [[Bulbasaur]], {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} has [[Igglybuff]], {{SSBB|Lucario}} has Riolu, and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} has [[Pichu]].
*During Pokémon Trainer's victory pose with Squirtle, it is much larger than it should be, standing only 1'8" in the games while Red is 4'11".
*The ''Brawl'' Guide erroneously states that Squirtle is heavier than [[Ivysaur]], Squirtle is a light-middleweight, and Ivysaur is a lightweight, when it is actually the other way around.
*Squirtle is one of the four characters who can KO with all of its throws in [[Sudden Death]].
*Interestingly, though Squirtle is a water-type Pokémon with [[swimming]] capabilities in the ''Pokémon'' games, it can drown in water.
*Squirtle is the only playable Pokémon in ''Brawl'' not to evolve from another Pokémon.

==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Pokémon Trainer's page at ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!'']

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