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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]], [[Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard]].''
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{{disambig2|Squirtle's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''|other uses|Squirtle}}
:''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.jpg|250px]]
|game = SSBB
|shareslot = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBB|Charizard}}<br>{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}
|ssbgame1 = SSBU
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier = E
|ranking = 29
}}
'''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame''), stylized as '''SQUIRTLE''' in Europe, 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 originated from the original ''Pokémon'' games for Game Boy as one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.
 
Unlike a majority of the characters, Squirtle has five different voice actors, which depend on the region and language. The voice actors respectively are as follows:
*In English: Michele Knotz
*In French: Virginie Demians
*In German: Unknown
*In Japanese: Rikako Aikawa
*In Korean: Shin Yong-woo
 
==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 & 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.


{{Infobox Character
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 [[The Subspace Emissary|Adventure Mode]]) and respawning as the next one in the cycle.
|name        = Squirtle
 
|image        = [[Image:Squirtle(edited).jpg|170px|Squirtle]]
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 [[armor]] 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 {{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.
|caption      = [[Image:Pokémon_Icon.gif]]
 
|universe    = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]''
==Moveset==
|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]''
''For a gallery of Squirtle's hitboxes, see [[Squirtle (SSBB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
|firstgame    = ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (1998, ''Red/Blue'')
{{MovesetTable
(1999, ''Yellow'')
|game=SSBB
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]  
|neutralcount=3
|tier         =  
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|ranking     =  
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=Squirtle punches once, thrust both its legs forward, and then flips forward and hits with its tail. The first hit has decent range and comes out on frame 1 making it a strong tool to stuff out approaches. The second and third hits can be shielded but the second hit is capable of [[trip]]ping opponents. Both the first and second hits have set knockback and are good tools to [[lock]] opponents.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=6%
|ftiltdesc=Squirtle gets on all fours and slaps forward with its tail. Has quick startup coming out on frame 4 and has low ending lag making it a decent spacing tool on the ground. 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 including itself and up aerial.
|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. It is Squirtle's slowest tilt and it is a multi-hit move which is fairly unreliable although it is Squirtle's most damaging tilt if all hits connect.
|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 [[armor]] the entire time Squirtle is inside its shell. Can be angled.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|3}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (clean sweetspot), {{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 and when combined with [[shellshifting]], it can be a very powerful approach option.
|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 but it is Squirtle's fastest smash attack and has a decently long duration.
|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 coming out on frame 5 and a good [[edgeguarding]] move. It is a fairly powerful aerial with decent KO potential. 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]]. It is weaker than forward aerial but it lingers for longer and it has less ending and landing lag. 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 and it has high landing lag although it is a very strong juggling tool with a decent damage output, decent range and low ending lag being Squirtle's fastest aerial in terms of ending lag by a large margin.
|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. It cannot [[auto-cancel]] out of a short hop and has a somewhat high amount of landing lag.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Headbutts the grabbed opponent. Relatively fast. Can [[grab release]] into a jab on most characters due to Squirtle having a frame 1 jab.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=Puts its opponent in front of itself, and then kicks them. Can potentially [[chain grab]] at extremely low percents.
|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. It is Squirtle's strongest throw in terms of knockback being able to KO around 150% at center stage. It is the second strongest down throw in the game behind {{SSBB|Lucas}}'.
|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) (14% maximum damage)
|nsdesc=Squirtle shoots out water similar to {{SSBB|Mario}}'s [[F.L.U.D.D]]. 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 14% 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 although it does not cover a very large distance.
|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 Pokémon perform a combination attack.
}}
 
===Stats===
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
{{Attributes
|cast      = 39
|weight    = 75
|rweight    = 37-38
|dash      = 1.6
|rdash      = 12-13
|run        = 1.37
|rrun      = 30
|walk      = 1.2
|rwalk      = 12-14
|trac      = 0.042
|rtrac      = 37
|airfric    = 0.018
|rairfric  = 5
|air        = 1.081
|rair      = 7-9
|baseaccel  = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 7-36
|addaccel  = 0.11
|raddaccel  = 2
|gravity    = 0.1067
|rgravity  = 5
|fall      = 1.3
|rfall      = 25-26
|ff         = 2.1
|rff        = 12-13
|jumpsquat  = 4
|rjumpsquat = 1-10
|jumpheight = 35.35185671
|rjumpheight= 11
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump     = ?
|rdjump    = ?
}}
}}
<!--REMEMBER: Squirtle like all Pokémon, has no gender. Be sure to use "it" instead of "he".-->
'''Squirtle''', also known as '''Zenigame''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ}}, ''Zenigame'') in Japan, is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is one of three Pokémon that can be played when [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]] is selected from the game's character select screen, the other two being [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]] and [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]].


==Role in ''The [[Subspace Emissary]]''==
===[[Announcer]] call===
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.
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
Stamina doesn't apply in Adventure mode as it does in normal play.
<gallery>
==Pros and Cons==
Squirtle English Announcer SSBB.wav|English
===Pros:===
</gallery>
*Fast overall movement.
*Fast attacks with decent damage and [[knockback]].
*Small target.
*Can [[wall cling]].
*Can [[crawl]].
*[[Water Gun]] can be used to hamper horizontal recoveries and doubles as an attack. You can also DI during the charge in midair.
*Large disjointed [[hitbox]] on [[Waterfall]], which makes it hard to interrupt.
*Can [[Pokémon Change]] with two other Pokémon.
*Good aerial game.
*Side Special move offers protection against most attacks.
*Down aerial has good horizontal knockback on the final hit.
*Pivot actually gives it a speed boost as opposed to slowing it.
*Capable of [[shellshifting]].
*Up Special can score multiple hits if executed properly.
*Up Smash hits a large area and kills 80-100% if uncharged.
*Can swim for long amounts of time.
*Up smash has huge range.
*Using an aerial attack can hit the opponent far, and can be walled with more to juggle them with huge range.
*[[Waterfall]] has a disjointed hitbox and is very hard to stop.
*Aerials have good priority and hige knockback, and do good damage.
*Very high jumps


===Cons:===
===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]===
*Pokémon Change is punishable and mandatory, due to the Stamina Mechanic and coming back as the next one in the cycle.
{{SelectSound|char=Pokémon Trainer|desc=The Trainer releases a Poké Ball and says "Go for it!".}}
*Very light and can be easily KO'd. (3rd lightest)
*Water Gun has small range if used uncharged and as an attack, and charged does no damage.
*Most attacks are fairly weak.
*Low range.
*Speed and direction of Side Special 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.
*Side smash (and down smash) has short range, little damage, and massive ending lag.
*Linear recovery on [[Waterfall]].
*Short and laggy grab.


==Standard Moves==
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===Ground Attacks===
{{Appearance
*Dashing attack - Squirtle runs, turns around while jumping, and hits with the back of its shell.
|desc=The Pokémon Trainer releases Squirtle from a Poké Ball and yells "Go Squirtle!"
*Standard attack - Squirtle punches once, then jumps forward and slaps with the tail, then flips forward and hits with the tail again.
|char=Squirtle
*Up tilt - Squirtle hops up onto its tail, thrusting upwards. Very quick.
|game=SSBB}}
*Forward tilt - Squirtle gets on all fours and slaps forward with its tail. Also very quick.
*Down tilt - Squirtle gets on its belly and withdraws its arms and legs, then spins forward, sweeping with its tail.
*Down Smash - Squirtle withdraws into its shell and spins, shooting water out of both sides.
*Up Smash - Squirtle jumps and water raises up around it to the height it is jumping, hitting a fairly large area. Colloquially known as Hydro Pump because of high strength. (Hydro Pump is one of the most powerful Water type attacks in the ''Pokémon'' games.)
*Forward Smash - Squirtle withdraws into its shell and launches forward.


===Aerial Attacks===
===[[Taunt]]s===
*Neutral Air - Withdraws into shell and spins in midair, releasing water from all sides
{{Taunt/SSBB
*Up Air - Small-radius flip kick.
|char=Squirtle
*Down Air - Thrusts the tail downward and spins it, hitting multiple times. Similar to [[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]]'s [[Mario Tornado]] but with less range.
|desc-up=Backflips, spreads out its arms and opens its mouth saying "Squirtle, Squirtle".
*Forward Air - Thrusts both legs forward,  hitting quickly. Fairly long duration, decent knockback
|desc-side=Spins on its tail and squirts out water and says "Squirtle".
*Back Air - Thrusts its tail backwards, hitting quickly. Fairly long duration, decent knockback. Both forward and back air have Axe Kick properties.
|desc-down=Goes into its shell and hops while spinning.}}


===Grabs and Throws===
===[[Idle pose]]s===
{{Idle
|desc-1=Jumps twice excitedly.
|desc-2=Waggles its arms in front of itself.
|image-1=Squirtle Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png
|image-2=Squirtle Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png}}


*Forward Throw - Puts its opponent in front of it, and then kicks them.
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
*Back Throw - Puts its opponent behind it, and kicks their back.
{{Crowd
*Down Throw - Throws its opponent on the ground and slams on top of them.
|char=Pokemon Trainer
*Up Throw - Throws its opponent upwards and tackles them while in its shell.
|game=Brawl
*Pummel - Headbutts them.
|desc-us=Po--mon!
<!--REMEMBER: Squirtle like all Pokémon, has no gender. Be sure to use "it" instead of "he".-->
|desc-jp=Po--mon!
==[[Stickers]]==
|pitch-us=Group chant
Keep in mind that all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon share the same trophy base.
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}
If you wish to power up Squirtle specifically, use a large [Water] damage boost and supplement the rest of its attacks with [Body], [Spin] and [Tail] attack boosts.


==Special Moves==
===[[Victory pose]]s===
{{Squirtle Special Moves}}
''Note: The Pokémon Trainer says "Good job, Squirtle!" in all three victory poses.''
{{Pokémon Trainer Special Moves}}
{{Victory/SSBB
|victory-theme=PokemonUniverseTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=An excerpt from the main theme of the ''Pokémon'' series. It is shared with {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}}.
|desc-up=Squirts water in three directions, does a backflip, then poses.
|desc-left=Does some poses, spins around doing a breakdance move, and ends on its bottom scratching its head.
|desc-right=Pokémon Trainer kneels down and hugs Squirtle, who says "Squirtle Squirtle".
|char=Squirtle}}


==Strategies & Tips==
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
Use Squirtle's good aerial game.
[[File:Pokemon Trainer Subspace Emissary.jpg|thumb|300px|{{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} commanding Squirtle in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)#Role in The Subspace Emissary|l1=Pokémon Trainer}}
When introduced, {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s only Pokémon is Squirtle, and thus, it is his main Pokémon for much of the story until {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBB|Charizard}} are later found in the ruins. Despite this, Squirtle only appears in the very first cutscene Pokémon Trainer is introduced in. [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] doesn't apply in Adventure Mode as it does in normal play.


A good finisher is Squirtle's up smash.
===[[Sticker]]s===
All three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon share the same trophy base.


Squirtle's [[F-tilt]] is quick and can be chained to its jab combo.
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].


== Special Movements ==
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.


===[[Taunt|Taunts]]===
==In Solo Modes==
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
In Classic Mode, Pokémon Trainer can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pokémon Trainer can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 3.


'''Up:''' Backflips, spreads out its arms and opens its mouth.
===[[All-Star Mode]]===
In All-Star Mode, Pokémon Trainer is fought in Stage 18 alongside {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Uniquely, the player must KO Pokémon Trainer three times to progress.


'''Side:''' Spins on its tail and squirts out water.
===[[Event Match]]es===
''Note: Squirtle is only featured in one event that does not include the Pokémon Trainer.''


'''Down:''' Goes into its shell and hops while spinning.
====Solo Events====
*'''[[Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!]]''': The player controls Pikachu, who must defeat Squirtle, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Charizard}} on [[Pokémon Stadium]].


===[[On-Screen Appearance]]===  
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Ending Images]]===
Release from a [[Poké Ball]].
<center>
<!--REMEMBER: Squirtle like all Pokémon, has no gender. Be sure to use "it" instead of "he".-->  
<gallery>
===[[Victory Pose]]===
Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
'''[[Victory Theme]]''': ''[[Victory Theme#Pokemon Red/Blue Main Theme|Pokemon Red/Blue Main Theme]]''
Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
*Squirts water in three directions, does a backflip, then poses.
</gallery>
*Does some poses, spins around doing a "breakdance" move, and ends on its bottom scratching its head.
</center>
*Pokémon Trainer kneels down and pets Squirtle.


===[[Wii Remote|Wii Remote Choice]]===
==[[Trophy]]==
A [[Poké Ball]] release sound is heard, and the [[Pokémon Trainer]] says, "Go for it!"
Squirtle's trophy is obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with the Pokémon Trainer and delivering the final hit to {{SSBB|Master Hand}} with Squirtle.
 
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Squirtle
|image=Squirtle - Brawl Trophy.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


===[[Classic Mode|Credits Music]]===
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Pokémon Trainer|Alternate costumes]]==
*''Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town/Pewter City)''
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
|-
|colspan=5|[[File:Pokémon Trainer Palette (SSBB).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=25px}}
|{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}}
|{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Green}}
|{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
|{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=White}}
|}


== Trivia ==
==Gallery==
*Surprisingly, Squirtle actually carries crates and barrels faster than Charizard/Ivysaur.
<gallery>
*As strange as it is, the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl Prima Official Strategy Guide'' states that Squirtle, despite its small size, is actually a middleweight, while Ivysaur is a lightweight.
Squirtle in Rumble Falls.jpg|Squirtle in [[Rumble Falls]].
*When Squirtle knocks into another character using Withdraw, it makes the same sound as a [[Green Shell]].
WaterGun.jpg|thumb|Squirtle using Water Gun.
Withdraw.jpg|Squirtle using Withdraw.
waterfall.jpg|Squirtle using Waterfall.
SquirtleWallcling.jpg|Squirtle [[Wall cling]]ing.
Triple Finish Dialogue Box.jpg|Triple Finish dialogue box.
Triple Finish.jpg|Pokemon Trainer using Triple Finish.
Drowning squirtle.jpg|200px|Squirtle [[drowning]].
</gallery>


==External Links==
==Trivia==
*Surprisingly, Squirtle actually carries crates and barrels faster than the larger {{SSBB|Charizard}} and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}.
*The ''Brawl'' Guide erroneously states that Squirtle is heavier than Ivysaur, categorizing Ivysaur as a lightweight and Squirtle as a light-middleweight, when it is actually the other way around.
*Squirtle is one of the few characters in ''Brawl'' to not have a [[meteor smash]].
*Squirtle is one of the four characters who can KO with all of their throws in [[Sudden Death]].
*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 [[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 have names beginning with the letter 'S' and have blue color schemes by default.
*Curiously, Squirtle's visible outer body parts are larger, by volume, than its shell.
*During Pokémon Trainer's victory pose with Squirtle, it can be seen to be much larger than it should be according to its information in the ''Pokémon'' games, in which Squirtle is only 1'8" while Red is 4'11".
*Squirtle is the only playable Pokémon in ''Brawl'' that is not an evolved form of another Pokémon.
*Squirtle is the only playable Pokémon in ''Brawl'' that doesn't have a [[trophy]] of any other Pokémon of its evolution line. Charizard has [[Charmander]], Ivysaur has [[Bulbasaur]], {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} has [[Igglybuff]], {{SSBB|Lucario}} has [[Riolu]], and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} has [[Pichu]].


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


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Latest revision as of 03:35, October 12, 2024

This article is about Squirtle's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses, see Squirtle.
For information about Squirtle in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see Pokémon Trainer (SSBB), Ivysaur (SSBB), and Charizard (SSBB).
Squirtle
in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Squirtle SSBB.jpg
PokemonSymbol.svg
Universe Pokémon
Shares character slot with Pokémon Trainer
Charizard
Ivysaur
Other playable appearance in Ultimate


Availability Starter
Final Smash Triple Finish
Tier E (29)
Squirtle (SSBB)

Squirtle (ゼニガメ, Zenigame), stylized as SQUIRTLE in Europe, is a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through Pokémon Trainer, the other two being Ivysaur and Charizard. Squirtle originated from the original Pokémon games for Game Boy as one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure.

Unlike a majority of the characters, Squirtle has five different voice actors, which depend on the region and language. The voice actors respectively are as follows:

  • In English: Michele Knotz
  • In French: Virginie Demians
  • In German: Unknown
  • In Japanese: Rikako Aikawa
  • In Korean: Shin Yong-woo

Attributes[edit]

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 Mr. Game & Watch. Squirtle's small size (the smallest in the game along with 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 Donkey Kong or 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 speeds 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 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 change places with the next Pokémon at the Trainer's disposal (in Squirtle's case, Ivysaur). However, this can be punishable and is mandatory, due to the "Stamina" mechanic (outside of the Adventure Mode) and respawning 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 armor 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's), but Squirtle itself is vulnerable to grab release combos by several characters, dash regrabs by many characters, and even infinite by Zero Suit Samus, due to its very poor air release animation.

Moveset[edit]

For a gallery of Squirtle's hitboxes, see here.

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack   3% Squirtle punches once, thrust both its legs forward, and then flips forward and hits with its tail. The first hit has decent range and comes out on frame 1 making it a strong tool to stuff out approaches. The second and third hits can be shielded but the second hit is capable of tripping opponents. Both the first and second hits have set knockback and are good tools to lock opponents.
2%
4%
Forward tilt   6% Squirtle gets on all fours and slaps forward with its tail. Has quick startup coming out on frame 4 and has low ending lag making it a decent spacing tool on the ground. Can be angled.
Up tilt   6% Squirtle hops up onto its tail, headbutting upwards. Very quick and can lead into other moves at low percentages including itself and up aerial.
Down tilt   2% (hits 1-4), 5% (hit 5) Squirtle gets on its belly and withdraws its limbs, then spins forward, sweeping with its tail. It is Squirtle's slowest tilt and it is a multi-hit move which is fairly unreliable although it is Squirtle's most damaging tilt if all hits connect.
Dash attack   9% (clean), 7% (late) Squirtle runs, turns around while jumping, and hits with the back of its shell. Knocks opponents behind Squirtle if hitbox connects.
Forward smash   14% Squirtle withdraws into its shell and launches forward. Has armor the entire time Squirtle is inside its shell. Can be angled.
Up smash   3% (hit 1), 13% (clean sweetspot), 11% (clean sourspot), 9% (mid), 7% (mid late), 5% (late) Slams hands onto the ground, sending twin geysers into the air. A powerful vertical finisher, being Squirtle's most powerful attack and when combined with shellshifting, it can be a very powerful approach option.
Down smash   11% Squirtle withdraws into its shell and spins, shooting water out of both sides. This attack overall deals small damage and has short range but it is Squirtle's fastest smash attack and has a decently long duration.
Neutral aerial   9% (clean), 6% (late) Squirtle withdraws into its shell and spins in midair, releasing water from all sides. A good defensive move for spacing.
Forward aerial   12% (clean), 6% (late) Squirtle thrusts both its legs forward, hitting quickly. Has fast startup coming out on frame 5 and a good edgeguarding move. It is a fairly powerful aerial with decent KO potential. Has sex kick properties.
Back aerial   10% (clean), 6% (late) Squirtle thrusts its tail backward, hitting opponents behind itself. Good for both gimping and edgeguarding. It is weaker than forward aerial but it lingers for longer and it has less ending and landing lag. Has sex kick properties.
Up aerial   11% Squirtle flips upward, using its tail to knock opponents vertically. Somewhat weak, having a hard time KOing foes with good DI and it has high landing lag although it is a very strong juggling tool with a decent damage output, decent range and low ending lag being Squirtle's fastest aerial in terms of ending lag by a large margin.
Down aerial   1% (hits 1-5), 5% (hit 6) Squirtle thrusts its tail downward, spinning around in a multi-hit attack. Similar to Mario's Mario Tornado, but with more vertical range due to the tail and the last hit inflicts decent horizontal knockback. It cannot auto-cancel out of a short hop and has a somewhat high amount of landing lag.
Grab    
Pummel   2% Headbutts the grabbed opponent. Relatively fast. Can grab release into a jab on most characters due to Squirtle having a frame 1 jab.
Forward throw   2% (hit 1), 7% (throw) Puts its opponent in front of itself, and then kicks them. Can potentially chain grab at extremely low percents.
Back throw   5% (hit 1), 5% (throw) Puts its opponent behind itself, and then kicks their back. Hard to follow up due to its high knockback.
Up throw   2% (hit 1), 9% (throw) Throws its opponent upward and tackles them while in its shell. Has moderate KO power.
Down throw   2% (hit 1), 5% (throw) Throws its opponent on the ground and slams on top of them. It is Squirtle's strongest throw in terms of knockback being able to KO around 150% at center stage. It is the second strongest down throw in the game behind Lucas'.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge
Techs
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front)
  6% Flips with its tail forwards and then backwards.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back)
  6% Flips with its tail forwards and then backwards.
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip)
  5% Gets up and flips its tail forwards and then backwards.
Edge attack (fast)
Edge getups (fast)
  8% (tail), 6% (body) Gets up and whips its tail forward.
Edge attack (slow)
Edge getups (slow)
  10% Slowly gets up and headbutts forward.
Neutral special Water Gun 1-2% (water uncharged) (14% maximum damage) Squirtle shoots out water similar to Mario's F.L.U.D.D. 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 14% damage to opponents who are close by.
Side special Withdraw 3% (startup), 6-8% (slide) 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.
Up special Waterfall 2% (hits 1-3), 1% (hits 4-9), 3% (hit 10) 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 although it does not cover a very large distance.
Down special Pokémon Change 0% The Pokémon Trainer calls Squirtle back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out Ivysaur.
Final Smash Triple Finish 1% (Hydro Pump) The Pokémon Trainer sends out both Charizard and Ivysaur and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack.

Stats[edit]

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Stats Weight Dash speed Walk speed Traction Air friction Air speed Air acceleration Gravity Falling speed Jumpsquat Jump Height Double jump Height
Value 75 1.6 – Initial dash
1.37 – Run
1.2 0.042 0.018 1.081 0.01 – Base
0.11 – Additional
0.1067 1.3 – Base
2.1Fast-fall
4 35.35185671 - Base
? - Short hop
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Announcer call[edit]

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Wii Remote selection sound[edit]

  • The Trainer releases a Poké Ball and says "Go for it!".
Pokémon Trainer's selection sound

On-screen appearance[edit]

  • The Pokémon Trainer releases Squirtle from a Poké Ball and yells "Go Squirtle!"
SquirtleOnScreenAppearanceSSBB.gif

Taunts[edit]

  • Up taunt: Backflips, spreads out its arms and opens its mouth saying "Squirtle, Squirtle".
  • Side taunt: Spins on its tail and squirts out water and says "Squirtle".
  • Down taunt: Goes into its shell and hops while spinning.
Up taunt Side taunt Down taunt
SquirtleUpTauntBrawl.gif SquirtleSideTauntBrawl.gif SquirtleDownTauntBrawl.gif

Idle poses[edit]

  • Jumps twice excitedly.
  • Waggles its arms in front of itself.
Squirtle Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png Squirtle Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png

Crowd cheer[edit]

English Japanese
Cheer
Description Po-ké-mon! Po-ké-mon!
Pitch Group chant Group chant

Victory poses[edit]

Note: The Pokémon Trainer says "Good job, Squirtle!" in all three victory poses.

An excerpt from the main theme of the Pokémon series. It is shared with Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario.
  • Up: Squirts water in three directions, does a backflip, then poses.
  • Left: Does some poses, spins around doing a breakdance move, and ends on its bottom scratching its head.
  • Right: Pokémon Trainer kneels down and hugs Squirtle, who says "Squirtle Squirtle".
Up Left Right
Squirtle-VictoryUp-SSBB.gif Squirtle-VictoryLeft-SSBB.gif Squirtle-VictoryRight-SSBB.gif

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

Pokémon Trainer commanding Squirtle in SSE.
Main article: Pokémon Trainer

When introduced, Pokémon Trainer's only Pokémon is Squirtle, and thus, it 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[edit]

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.

In Solo Modes[edit]

Classic Mode[edit]

In Classic Mode, Pokémon Trainer can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario on Pokémon Stadium 2 or Spear Pillar (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pokémon Trainer can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 3.

All-Star Mode[edit]

In All-Star Mode, Pokémon Trainer is fought in Stage 18 alongside Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Lucario on Pokémon Stadium 2 or Spear Pillar (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Uniquely, the player must KO Pokémon Trainer three times to progress.

Event Matches[edit]

Note: Squirtle is only featured in one event that does not include the Pokémon Trainer.

Solo Events[edit]

Ending Images[edit]

Trophy[edit]

Squirtle's trophy is obtained by clearing Classic Mode with the Pokémon Trainer and delivering the final hit to Master Hand with Squirtle.

Classic Mode trophy
Squirtle
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.
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue
GB Advance: Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

Alternate costumes[edit]

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Squirtle (SSBB) Squirtle (SSBB) Squirtle (SSBB) Squirtle (SSBB) Squirtle (SSBB)

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Surprisingly, Squirtle actually carries crates and barrels faster than the larger Charizard and Ivysaur.
  • The Brawl Guide erroneously states that Squirtle is heavier than Ivysaur, categorizing Ivysaur as a lightweight and Squirtle as a light-middleweight, when it is actually the other way around.
  • Squirtle is one of the few characters in Brawl to not have a meteor smash.
  • Squirtle is one of the four characters who can KO with all of their throws in Sudden Death.
  • Along with Sonic, Sheik and Zero Suit Samus, Squirtle is one of the only characters to not be seen in trophy form during 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 have names beginning with the letter 'S' and have blue color schemes by default.
  • Curiously, Squirtle's visible outer body parts are larger, by volume, than its shell.
  • During Pokémon Trainer's victory pose with Squirtle, it can be seen to be much larger than it should be according to its information in the Pokémon games, in which Squirtle is only 1'8" while Red is 4'11".
  • Squirtle is the only playable Pokémon in Brawl that is not an evolved form of another Pokémon.
  • Squirtle is the only playable Pokémon in Brawl that doesn't have a trophy of any other Pokémon of its evolution line. Charizard has Charmander, Ivysaur has Bulbasaur, Jigglypuff has Igglybuff, Lucario has Riolu, and Pikachu has Pichu.

External links[edit]