#0007
— Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Squirtle
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Squirtle is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 314 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 43) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Torrent ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Squirtle. Build around what Squirtle actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Squirtle takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Squirtle into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (65)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (43)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- slow (base 43)
- BST
- 314 (low for the format)
Squirtle is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 314 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 43) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Torrent ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Squirtle. Build around what Squirtle actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Squirtle
Squirtle is the Tiny Turtle Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 314 with Torrent as its ability.
What is Squirtle weak to?
Squirtle is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Squirtle
To counter Squirtle in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Squirtle in competitive teams
Squirtle can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Squirtle on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
