Facts for Kids

Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon that looks like a small blue turtle. 🐢

It was first introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, released in 1996! Squirtle is known for its round body, big eyes, and a cute shell that helps protect it. It evolves into Wartortle at level 16 and then into Blastoise at level 36. 🌊

With a friendly smile, Squirtle is considered one of the original "starter" Pokémon, making it a favorite among new trainers! When it gets excited, Squirtle can shoot water from its mouth to play or defend itself. 💦

Squirtle has a huge cultural impact! 🐢

It has appeared in many Pokémon movies, cartoons, and even toys! One of the most famous Squirtles is the "Squirtle Squad," a group of Squirtles in the original Pokémon anime. They wore sunglasses and were very cool! 😎

Squirtle is also popular at Pokémon events and conventions and is loved by fans all over the world. It has inspired many art pieces, games, and fan-made stories too! 🌍

Squirtle’s design is inspired by real life turtles, specially the common turtle found in ponds! 🐢

The word “Squirtle” combines "squirt" and "turtle." It's also one of the first Pokémon players can choose at the beginning of their journey in the Kanto region, which is based on the real-life Kanto area in Japan. The Pokémon Company created Squirtle to be cute and appealing to players. 🌟

Its design has made it a beloved character in various Pokémon media, from video games to TV shows!

Squirtle has several awesome abilities that help it in battles! 🌊

One of its main abilities is "Torrent," which boosts Water-type moves when Squirtle’s health is low. Squirtle can learn many moves, such as Water Gun, Bubble, and Withdraw. 💦

As it evolves, it can learn even stronger moves, like Hydro Pump! Squirtle can use water attacks to deal with Fire and Rock-type Pokémon effectively. Trainers must choose the right moves to win battles!

Squirtle belongs to the "Tiny Turtle" Pokémon species. It has a hard shell that is blue on the body and brown on the underside. 🐢

It can retract its body into its shell for protection. Squirtle has short arms and legs, which help it swim fast in water. This Pokémon can also live in ponds, rivers, and oceans, showcasing its strong connection to water! 🌊

Inside its body, Squirtle stores the water it can spray out when needed, making it a powerful little friend in battles.

Did you know Squirtle can be found in Pokémon cards, too? 📇

It’s popular among collectors! A Squirtle can also swim at speeds of up to 3 miles per hour! 🌊

Despite being small, it’s tough and brave in battles. In Pokémon lore, Squirtles are known to help firefighters, using their water-shooting abilities to keep them safe while putting out fires! 🔥

There is even a classic game called "Squirtle’s Adventure," where players help Squirtle on fun water quests!

In many Pokémon games like Pokémon Go and Pokémon Sword and Shield, players can catch or choose Squirtle! 🎮

Squirtle is often found near water bodies, making it easier to find. As one of the original starters, it helps new players understand how battles work. Some games let players evolve Squirtle into more powerful forms, like Blastoise, who can learn even cooler moves! 🐢

Players love to train their Squirtle and enter it in gyms to fight against other Pokémon trainers.

In the Pokémon world, we always want to protect our cute creatures like Squirtle! 🌍

There are lots of fans who create art, write stories, and share tips for training their favorite Pokémon! Many players also discuss how to catch and evolve Squirtle on forums and social media. They host Squirtle-themed parties and events, where they can share their love for this adorable turtle! 🐢

Fans participate in charity events to support real-life turtles and their habitats, showing that Squirtle has a big impact in and out of the Pokémon world! 🌊

Squirtle evolves into Wartortle at level 16 and then into Blastoise at level 36. Each evolution makes Squirtle bigger and stronger! 🐢✨ Wartortle has furry ears and a fluffy tail, while Blastoise has large water cannons on its back. Squirtle also shares ties with other Water-type Pokémon, such as Psyduck and Starmie! 🌊

All Water-type Pokémon have special powers related to water. Some trainers even connect Squirtle with other starter Pokémon like Charmander and Bulbasaur for team battles!