Squirtle (SSBB)

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.

Squirtle
Squirtle
Universe	Pokémon
Appears in	SSBB
Availability	Starter

Squirtle is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is one of three Pokémon that can be played when Pokémon Trainer is selected from the game's character select screen, the other two being Ivysaur and Charizard.

Role in The Subspace Emissary

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.

Attributes

Squirtle is the lightweight of the three Pokémon at Pokémon Trainer's disposal. Its light weight allows Squirtle to have fast airspeed and and fast attacks, which makes up for its somewhat slow dash speed. But the light weight also makse it easily KO'd, as it as second lightest next to Mr.Game & Watch. Squirtle's excellent airspeed and quick attacks give it an excellent air game. Aerials have good priority and huge knockback, and do good damage. These aerials along with a high and quick jump gives Squirtle a great air game. Squirtle is one of few character who can Crawl and Wall Cling. Squirtle's neutral special is Water Gun, which can be used to hamper horizontal recoveries and doubles as an attack. You can also DI during the charge in midair. Its side special, Withdraw, increases Squirtle's ground speed and offers protection against most attacks, other than grabs. However, 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. Waterfall, Squirtle's Up B, has a large, disjointed hitbox, making it hard to interrupt. It also can rack up damage throughout the attack and scores multiple hits. Pokémon Change allows Squirtle to filter out to Ivysaur. However, Pokémon Change is punishable and mandatory, due to the Stamina Mechanic and coming back as the next one in the cycle. Most of Squirtle's attacks have low damage, with a few exceptions. Its 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. Forward Smash has Super Armor during the frames Squirtle is in its shell. Down Throw has good knockback and can KO at high percents. However, side smash (and down smash) have short range, little damage, and massive ending lag. Most attacks also have low range due to Squirtle's small size. Squirtle's grab is also very short.

Standard Moves

Ground Attacks

• Dashing attack - Squirtle runs, turns around while jumping, and hits with the back of its shell.
• Standard attack - Squirtle punches once, then jumps forward and slaps with the tail, then flips forward and hits with the tail again.
• Up tilt - Squirtle hops up onto its tail, thrusting upwards. Very quick.
• 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 causing geysers to rise either side of it, hitting a fairly large area, both to the sides, and especially upwards.
• Forward Smash - Squirtle withdraws into its shell and launches forward.

Aerial Attacks

• Neutral Air - Withdraws into shell and spins in midair, releasing water from all sides
• Up Air - Flips upwards, using tail to knock opponents vertically.
• Down Air - Thrusts the tail downward, spinning around in a multi-hit attacjk. Similar to Mario's Mario Tornado, but with more vertical range due to the tail. Last hit has decent knockack.
• Forward Air - Thrusts both legs forward, hitting quickly. Fairly long duration, high knockback. Can KO off the stage at higher percents.
• Back Air - Thrusts its tail backwards, hitting quickly. Fairly long duration, decent knockback. Both its F-Air and B-Air have Sex Kick properties.

Grabs and Throws

• Forward Throw - Puts its opponent in front of it, and then kicks them.
• Back Throw - Puts its opponent behind it, and kicks their back.
• Down Throw - Throws its opponent on the ground and slams on top of them.
• Up Throw - Throws its opponent upwards and tackles them while in its shell.
• Pummel - Headbutts them.

Stickers

Keep in mind that all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon share the same trophy base. 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.

Strategies and Tips

Use Squirtle's good aerial game.

A good finisher is Squirtle's up smash.

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

Withdraw is quick, and can play mindgames also.

Special Movements/Audio

Taunts

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.

On-Screen Appearance

Release from a Poké Ball.

Victory Pose

Victory Theme: Pokemon Red/Blue Main Theme

• Squirts water in three directions, does a backflip, then poses.
• Does some poses, spins around doing a "breakdance" move, and ends on its bottom scratching its head.
• Pokémon Trainer kneels down and pets Squirtle.

Wii Remote Choice

A Poké Ball release sound is heard, and the Pokémon Trainer says, "Go for it!"

Credits Music

• Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town/Pewter City)

Trivia

• Surprisingly, Squirtle actually carries crates and barrels faster than Charizard/Ivysaur.
• 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.
• When Squirtle knocks into another character using Withdraw, it makes the same sound as a Green Shell.
• In Brawl, Squirtle is lighter than Pikachu, whereas in the Pokemon universe, Squirtle heavier.
• Squirtle can drown despite having swimming abilities.
• In it's green color, it looks like a shiny Squirtle.

External Links

• Pokémon Trainer's page at Smash Bros. DOJO!!