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|name         = Squirtle
|name = Squirtle
|image       = [[Image:SquirtleArtwork.png|Squirtle|250px]]
|image = [[File:SquirtleArtwork.png|250px]]
|caption     = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]]
|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Squirtle from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']].
Official artwork of Squirtle from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}''.  
|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}}
|universe     = {{uv|Pokémon}}
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996)  {{Flag|Japan}}
|firstgame   = ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Green Versions}}'' (1996)  {{Flag|Japan}}
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games       = ''[[Brawl]]''
|lastappearance = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'']] (2023, via update)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon GO}}'' (2016)
|console = Game Boy
|console     = Game Boy
|species = Squirtle
|height      = 1'08" (50 cm)
|homeworld = {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}}
|weight      = 19.8 lbs. (9.0 kg)
|gender = Varies
|species     = Squirtle
|artist = Atsuko Nishida
|homeworld   = Kanto
|englishactor = Michele Knotz
|gender       = Varies
|japanactor = Rikako Aikawa
|artist       = Atsuko Nishida
|germanactor = Unknown (''Brawl'')<br>Julian Manuel (''Ultimate'')
|englishactor   = Michele Knotz
|franceactor = Virginie Demians (''Brawl'')<br>Jean-Marc Delhausse (''Ultimate'')
|japanactor   = Rikako Aikawa
|koreaactor = Shin Yong-woo
|interwiki   = bulbapedia
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|interwikipage= Squirtle (Pokémon)
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'''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame'') is a fictional creature from the ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' series. It is a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', with [[Pokémon Trainer]].
'''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame'') is the Tiny Turtle Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]] as {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}}'s first stage [[bulbapedia:Water (type)|Water-type]] {{s|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}}, and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (via [[Pokémon Trainer]]).


==Creature description==
==Origin==
[[File:SquirtleArtworkRG.png|thumb|left|Squirtle's original artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Green''.]]
[[File:SquirtleArtworkRG.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Squirtle from ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions''.]]
Squirtle is a small blue bipedal turtle-like creature. In ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Green and Blue]]'', its remake ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]'', ''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver'' and in ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'', Squirtle is one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon that the player can choose. It evolves into Wartortle at level 16 onwards and into Blastoise at level 36 onwards.
Squirtle is a small, blue, bipedal turtle-like creature, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #007 as the "Tiny Turtle Pokémon". Squirtle is the {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} region's Water-type {{s|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}}. However, unlike in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']], and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|''Blue'']], Squirtle is obtainable alongside its fellow Kanto starters {{s|bulbapedia|Bulbasaur}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Charmander}} under special conditions in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version}}'', and relatively early on in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']]. It evolves into {{s|bulbapedia|Wartortle}} at level 16 onward, and into [[Blastoise]] at level 36 onward.


When it hatches, its shell is soft, and forms and hardens over time until it becomes resilient enough that prodding fingers will bounce off it. The shell is a great protective measure, and the Pokémon withdraws into its shell when in danger. The shell, in addition to protection, also has a rounded shape with grooves on its surface, which helps minimize resistance in water and enables it to swim at high speeds. When threatened, it withdraws into its shell and squirts out water with vigorous force. To hunt it shoots water at its prey while underwater.
When a Squirtle hatches, its shell is soft, but forms and hardens over time until it becomes resilient enough that prodding fingers will bounce off it. When threatened, Squirtle withdraws into its shell and squirts out water with vigorous force. In addition to its defensive potential, Squirtle's shell has a rounded shape with grooves on its surface, which help minimize resistance in water and enable it to swim at high speeds. To hunt, it shoots water at its prey while underwater.
 
The ''Pokémon'' anime features a gang of Squirtles called the {{s|bulbapedia|Squirtle Squad}}, who were all abandoned by their original Trainers and caused mischief as a result. They are identifiable by the round sunglasses they wear, with the leader wearing triangular shades. After the {{iw|bulbapedia|Team Rocket trio}} caused a forest fire, {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum|anime}} rescued the leader of the Squirtle Squad and assisted the gang in putting out the flames. The Squirtle Squad became a heroic band of firefighters because of this, and the leader decided to join Ash's journey, becoming [[bulbapedia:Ash's Squirtle|a reliable member of his original team]].
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
[[File:Squirtle Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|120px|Squirtle trophy in ''Melee''.]]
Squirtle makes three minor appearances in this game. One of these appearances is a very brief cameo in the opening video.
===As a stage element===
A giant balloon of Squirtle (in actuality the 3D model of Squirtle used in ''Pokémon Stadium'' for Nintendo 64) is one of the many floating and bending "platforms" that make the [[Poké Floats]] stage. It is the first balloon in the stage and its head and arms are where the four fighters start off on at the beginning of the match.
===As a trophy===
Squirtle features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. It reads as follows:
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[[File:Poke Floats Squirtle.png|thumb|left|Squirtle balloon in Poké Floats.]]
Squirtle makes a very brief cameo appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''{{'}}s introduction sequence. A giant balloon of Squirtle is also one of the many floating and bending "platforms" that are seen throughout [[Poké Floats]]. It is the first balloon in the stage and its head and arms are where the four fighters start off on at the beginning of the match.
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:''Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.''
===Trophy===
:* Pokémon Red & Blue, 9/98
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Pokémon series)}}
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Squirtle features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.
 
{{Trophy
|name=Squirtle
|image=Squirtle Trophy Melee.png
|desc=Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}
|game=Melee
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[Image:Squirtle SSBB.png|thumb|170px|left|Squirtle in ''Brawl''.]]
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Squirtle (SSBB)}}
{{Main|Squirtle (SSBB)}}
[[File:Squirtle SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|Squirtle, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
Squirtle appears as a playable character ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It is one of {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s three Pokémon, alongside {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBB|Charizard}}.


Squirtle appears as a playable character and is one of [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s three Pokémon, the other two Pokémon being [[Charizard]] and [[Ivysaur]]. Squirtle can be switched into or out of battle through the down special move by the Pokémon Trainer, which operates similarly to the {{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}} [[Transform|transformation]].
According to Masahiro Sakurai, Squirtle wasn't originally chosen to be part of the Pokémon Trainer's team, as he had considered adding [[Blastoise]] to the game as a playable character and as part of the Pokémon Trainer's team of Pokémon (alongside Charizard and Ivysaur), but Squirtle was chosen instead after some reconsideration as Sakurai thought that having balance with the sizes and stages of evolution would be more appealing.<ref>https://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/</ref>


===Trophy Info===
Squirtle can be switched into or out of battle via [[Pokémon Change]], which operates similarly to [[Transform]]. Squirtle has three other special moves as well. [[Water Gun]] is a chargeable projectile that pushes opponents away, akin to [[F.L.U.D.D]]. [[Withdraw]] has Squirtle retreat into its shell, giving it super armor in the process, and charge forward. [[Waterfall]] is its recovery move. It performs [[Hydro Pump]] as part of [[Triple Finish]], the Final Smash of Pokémon Trainer.
[[File:Squirtle - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|100px|Squirtle trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
 
;Squirtle
===Trophy===
:''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.
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{{Trophy
|name=Squirtle
|image=Squirtle - Brawl Trophy.png
|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.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
[[File:SquirtleTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|right|Squirtle's trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]]
Squirtle, along with Ivysaur, did not return as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. However, Squirtle does appear as a collectable trophy in both versions of ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.
Squirtle, along with Ivysaur, did not return as playable characters in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. However, Squirtle does appear as a collectable trophy in both versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.


===Trophy===
===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)}}
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)}}
;Squirtle
In {{forwiiu}}, the Squirtle trophy is part of the ''Pokémon Classics'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Pokémon Classics}}.
:{{flag|ntsc}} ''At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with it being so gosh-darn adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water—a bit less adorable.''
 
:{{flag|pal}} ''At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with him being so flipping adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water, which isn't quite so adorable.''
{{Trophy
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)}}
|name=Squirtle
|image-3ds=SquirtleTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=SquirtleTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with it being so gosh-darn adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water—a bit less adorable.
|desc-pal=At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with him being so flipping adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water, which isn't quite so adorable.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen|release2=09/2004}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Squirtle (SSBU)}}
[[File:Squirtle SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Squirtle, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Squirtle returns as a playable character as part of {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, alongside {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Like Ivysaur and Charizard, it is no longer subject to [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|stamina]], and thus remains effective throughout a fight. Unlike ''Brawl'', Pokémon Trainer is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.
 
Squirtle was previously considered the strongest party member of the Pokémon Trainer's team in Brawl, due to a combination of its quick mobility overall, fast attacks, and excellent aerial game, which made it a potentially viable contender in competitive play. Possibly as a result, Squirtle has received a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was nerfed overall. Unlike the other party Pokémon, Squirtle's moveset has been reworked into newer, different attacks, with many of its standard attacks being altered.
 
===Spirit===
<center>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Squirtle.png|414. '''Squirtle'''
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==Names in other languages==
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|ja={{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame''
|en=Squirtle
|fr=Carapuce
|es=Squirtle
|de=Schiggy
|it=Squirtle
|nl=Squirtle
|pt=Squirtle
|ru={{rollover|Сквиртл|Skvirtl|?}}
|ko={{rollover|꼬부기|Kkobugi|?}}, ''Kkobugi''
|zh_tw={{rollover|傑尼龜|Jiéníguī|?}}, ''Zenigame''
|zh_cn={{rollover|杰尼龟|Jiéníguī|?}}, ''Zenigame''
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Out of the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, Squirtle is the only one to lack a [[meteor smash]].
*Squirtle is the first playable {{s|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}} of a region's starter trio, as well as the only first staged starter Pokémon.
*Squirtle and [[Pichu]] are the only playable Pokémon to be in their first stage of their evolutionary line.
**It and [[Pichu]] are also the only playable Pokémon to be in the first stage of their respective evolutionary lines.
*Squirtle is the only playable character to be cut in ''SSB4'' but have a trophy in ''Melee''.
*Squirtle and [[Ivysaur]] are the only Pokémon to have more than two Special Moves derived from one type.
*The Squirtle balloon in [[Poké Floats]] is, in actuality, Squirtle's 3D model from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.
*Squirtle is the only one of the [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s Pokémon to lack a [[meteor smash]].
 
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==References==
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[[Category:Stickers]]
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Latest revision as of 15:08, December 2, 2024

For fighter info, see Squirtle (SSBB) and Squirtle (SSBU).
This article is about the turtle-like Pokémon. For other uses, see Turtle (disambiguation).
Squirtle
SquirtleArtwork.png
PokemonSymbol.svg
Official artwork of Squirtle from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
Universe Pokémon
Debut Pokémon Red and Green Versions (1996) Japan
Smash Bros. appearances Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2023, via update)
Console/platform of origin Game Boy
Species Squirtle
Gender Varies
Place of origin Kanto
Designed by Atsuko Nishida
English voice actor Michele Knotz
Japanese voice actor Rikako Aikawa
French voice actor Virginie Demians (Brawl)
Jean-Marc Delhausse (Ultimate)
German voice actor Unknown (Brawl)
Julian Manuel (Ultimate)
Korean voice actor Shin Yong-woo
Article on Bulbapedia Squirtle (Pokémon)

Squirtle (ゼニガメ, Zenigame) is the Tiny Turtle Pokémon from the Pokémon series. It debuted in the series' first generation as Kanto's first stage Water-type starter Pokémon, and is present as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (via Pokémon Trainer).

Origin[edit]

Official artwork of Squirtle from Pokémon Red and Green Versions.

Squirtle is a small, blue, bipedal turtle-like creature, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #007 as the "Tiny Turtle Pokémon". Squirtle is the Kanto region's Water-type starter Pokémon. However, unlike in Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, Squirtle is obtainable alongside its fellow Kanto starters Bulbasaur and Charmander under special conditions in Pokémon Yellow Version, and relatively early on in Pokémon X and Y. It evolves into Wartortle at level 16 onward, and into Blastoise at level 36 onward.

When a Squirtle hatches, its shell is soft, but forms and hardens over time until it becomes resilient enough that prodding fingers will bounce off it. When threatened, Squirtle withdraws into its shell and squirts out water with vigorous force. In addition to its defensive potential, Squirtle's shell has a rounded shape with grooves on its surface, which help minimize resistance in water and enable it to swim at high speeds. To hunt, it shoots water at its prey while underwater.

The Pokémon anime features a gang of Squirtles called the Squirtle Squad, who were all abandoned by their original Trainers and caused mischief as a result. They are identifiable by the round sunglasses they wear, with the leader wearing triangular shades. After the Team Rocket trio caused a forest fire, Ash Ketchum rescued the leader of the Squirtle Squad and assisted the gang in putting out the flames. The Squirtle Squad became a heroic band of firefighters because of this, and the leader decided to join Ash's journey, becoming a reliable member of his original team.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Squirtle balloon in Poké Floats.

Squirtle makes a very brief cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee's introduction sequence. A giant balloon of Squirtle is also one of the many floating and bending "platforms" that are seen throughout Poké Floats. It is the first balloon in the stage and its head and arms are where the four fighters start off on at the beginning of the match.

Trophy[edit]

Main article: List of SSBM trophies (Pokémon series)

Squirtle features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

Squirtle's trophy in Melee
Squirtle
Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.
Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Squirtle (SSBB)
Squirtle, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Squirtle appears as a playable character Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is one of Pokémon Trainer's three Pokémon, alongside Ivysaur and Charizard.

According to Masahiro Sakurai, Squirtle wasn't originally chosen to be part of the Pokémon Trainer's team, as he had considered adding Blastoise to the game as a playable character and as part of the Pokémon Trainer's team of Pokémon (alongside Charizard and Ivysaur), but Squirtle was chosen instead after some reconsideration as Sakurai thought that having balance with the sizes and stages of evolution would be more appealing.[1]

Squirtle can be switched into or out of battle via Pokémon Change, which operates similarly to Transform. Squirtle has three other special moves as well. Water Gun is a chargeable projectile that pushes opponents away, akin to F.L.U.D.D. Withdraw has Squirtle retreat into its shell, giving it super armor in the process, and charge forward. Waterfall is its recovery move. It performs Hydro Pump as part of Triple Finish, the Final Smash of Pokémon Trainer.

Trophy[edit]

Main article: List of SSBB trophies (Pokémon series)
Squirtle's trophy in Brawl
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

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Squirtle Pokémon series Water (type) Attack +41 Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker Squirtle (Pokemon series).png
Squirtle
(Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Squirtle, along with Ivysaur, did not return as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. However, Squirtle does appear as a collectable trophy in both versions of Super Smash Bros. 4.

Trophy[edit]

Main article: List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Squirtle trophy is part of the Pokémon Classics Trophy Box.

Squirtle's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Squirtle's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Squirtle
NTSC At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with it being so gosh-darn adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water—a bit less adorable.
Game Boy: Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
GB Advance: Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)
PAL At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with him being so flipping adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water, which isn't quite so adorable.
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
GB Advance: Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen (10/2004)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Squirtle (SSBU)
Squirtle, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Squirtle returns as a playable character as part of Pokémon Trainer, alongside Ivysaur and Charizard, in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Like Ivysaur and Charizard, it is no longer subject to stamina, and thus remains effective throughout a fight. Unlike Brawl, Pokémon Trainer is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.

Squirtle was previously considered the strongest party member of the Pokémon Trainer's team in Brawl, due to a combination of its quick mobility overall, fast attacks, and excellent aerial game, which made it a potentially viable contender in competitive play. Possibly as a result, Squirtle has received a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was nerfed overall. Unlike the other party Pokémon, Squirtle's moveset has been reworked into newer, different attacks, with many of its standard attacks being altered.

Spirit[edit]

  • 414. Squirtle

    414. Squirtle

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ゼニガメ, Zenigame
UK English Squirtle
France French Carapuce
Germany German Schiggy
Spain Spanish Squirtle
Italy Italian Squirtle
China Chinese (Simplified) 杰尼龟, Zenigame
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 傑尼龜, Zenigame
South Korea Korean 꼬부기, Kkobugi
Netherlands Dutch Squirtle
Russia Russian Сквиртл
Portugal Portuguese Squirtle

Trivia[edit]

  • Squirtle is the first playable starter Pokémon of a region's starter trio, as well as the only first staged starter Pokémon.
    • It and Pichu are also the only playable Pokémon to be in the first stage of their respective evolutionary lines.
  • Squirtle and Ivysaur are the only Pokémon to have more than two Special Moves derived from one type.
  • The Squirtle balloon in Poké Floats is, in actuality, Squirtle's 3D model from Pokémon Stadium.
  • Squirtle is the only one of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon to lack a meteor smash.


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Playable characters
Super Smash Bros. Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Fox · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Ness · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi
New in Melee Bowser · Dr. Mario · Falco · Ganondorf · Ice Climbers · Marth · Mewtwo · Mr. Game & Watch · Peach · Pichu · Roy · Sheik · Young Link · Zelda
New in Brawl Diddy Kong · Ike · King Dedede · Lucario · Lucas · Meta Knight · Olimar (Pikmin) · Pit · Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle · Ivysaur · Charizard) · R.O.B. · Snake · Sonic · Toon Link · Wario · Wolf · Zero Suit Samus
New in Smash 4 (Alph) · Bayonetta · Bowser Jr. (Koopalings) · Cloud · Corrin · Dark Pit · Duck Hunt · Greninja · Little Mac · Lucina · Mega Man · Mii Brawler · Mii Gunner · Mii Swordfighter · Pac-Man · Palutena · Robin · Rosalina & Luma · Ryu · Shulk · Villager · Wii Fit Trainer
New in Ultimate Banjo & Kazooie · Byleth · Chrom · Daisy · Dark Samus · Hero · Incineroar · Inkling · Isabelle · Joker · Kazuya · Ken · King K. Rool · Min Min · Mythra · Piranha Plant · Pyra · Richter · Ridley · Sephiroth · Simon · Sora · Steve (Alex, Zombie, Enderman) · Terry
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Non-playable Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Poké Ball Articuno · Bellossom · Blastoise · Celebi · Chansey · Charizard · Chikorita · Clefairy · Cyndaquil · (Ditto) · Electrode · Entei · Goldeen · Ho-Oh · Lugia · Marill · Mew · Moltres · Porygon2 · Raikou · Scizor · Snorlax · Staryu · Suicune · Togepi · Unown · Venusaur · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Zapdos
Poké Floats Chansey · Chikorita · Geodude · Goldeen · Lickitung · Onix · Porygon · Psyduck · Seel · Slowpoke · Snorlax · Sudowoodo · Squirtle · Unown · Venusaur · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Wooper
Trophy only Bulbasaur · Cleffa · Crobat · Ditto · Eevee · Heracross · Igglybuff · Meowth · Poliwhirl · Steelix · Totodile
Opening movie Abra · Cubone · Drowzee · Electabuzz · Elekid · Gligar · Hitmonlee · Krabby · Machop · Magmar · Natu · Oddish · Phanpy · Pineco · Pinsir · Rhydon · Sentret · Slowbro · Snubbull · Ursaring · Weepinbell
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Non-playable Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. 4
Poké Ball Abomasnow · Bellossom · Chespin · Dedenne · Eevee · Electrode · Fennekin · Fletchling · Gardevoir · Gogoat · Inkay · Meowth · Metagross · Oshawott · Snivy · Snorlax · Spewpa · Staryu · Swirlix · Togepi
Master Ball Arceus · Darkrai · Deoxys · Entei · Genesect · Giratina · Goldeen · Keldeo · Kyogre · Kyurem · Latias and Latios · Lugia · Meloetta · Mew · Moltres · Palkia · Suicune · Victini · Xerneas · Zoroark
Stage elements Unova Pokémon League: Milotic · Reshiram · Shaymin · Whimsicott · Zekrom
Prism Tower: Emolga · Helioptile · Magnemite · Yveltal · Zapdos
Kalos Pokémon League: Axew · Blastoise · Blaziken · Clawitzer · Dragonite · Garchomp · Honedge · Ho-Oh · Hydreigon · Infernape · Klinklang · Manaphy · Piplup · Pyroar · Rayquaza · Registeel · Scizor · Steelix · Tepig · Wailord
Smash Run enemies Chandelure · Cryogonal · Gastly · Koffing · Petilil
Trophy-only Articuno · Audino · Celebi · Dialga · Groudon · Hitmonlee · Ivysaur · Jirachi · Mega Blastoise · Mega Blaziken · Mega Kangaskhan · Mega Venusaur · Pichu · Porygon-Z · Raikou · Squirtle · Sylveon
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Pokémon (universe) Pokémon universe
Fighters Pikachu (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Jigglypuff (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Pichu (SSBM · SSBU) · Mewtwo (SSBM · SSB4 · SSBU) · Pokémon Trainer (SSBB · SSBU) · Squirtle (SSBB · SSBU) · Ivysaur (SSBB · SSBU) · Charizard (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Lucario (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Greninja (SSB4 · SSBU) · Incineroar (SSBU)
Boss Rayquaza
Stages Saffron City · Pokémon Stadium · Poké Floats · Pokémon Stadium 2 · Spear Pillar · Unova Pokémon League · Prism Tower · Kalos Pokémon League
Items Poké Ball · Master Ball
Poké Ball Pokémon Abomasnow · Abra · Arceus · Articuno · Beedrill · Bellossom · Bewear · Blastoise · Bonsly · Celebi · Chansey · Charizard · Chespin · Chikorita · Clefairy · Cyndaquil · Darkrai · Dedenne · Deoxys · Ditto · Eevee · Electrode · Entei · Exeggutor · Fennekin · Fletchling · Gardevoir · Genesect · Giratina · Gogoat · Goldeen · Groudon · Gulpin · Hitmonlee · Ho-Oh · Inkay · Jirachi · Keldeo · Koffing · Kyogre · Kyurem · Latias & Latios · Lugia · Lunala · Manaphy · Marill · Marshadow · Meloetta · Meowth · Metagross · Mew · Mimikyu · Moltres · Munchlax · Onix · Oshawott · Palkia · Piplup · Porygon2 · Pyukumuku · Raichu · Raikou · Scizor · Snivy · Snorlax · Solgaleo · Spewpa · Starmie · Staryu · Suicune · Swirlix · Tapu Koko · Togedemaru · Togepi · Torchic · Unown · Venusaur · Victini · Vulpix · Weavile · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Xerneas · Zapdos · Zoroark
Enemies Chandelure · Cryogonal · Gastly · Koffing · Petilil
Other Charmander · Cresselia · Dialga · Porygon · Registeel · Reshiram · Team Rocket · Zekrom · List of Pokémon
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/
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