#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.
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Squirtle is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Squirtle has no type immunities.
To counter Squirtle in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Squirtle's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
