Squirtle (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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Along with {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, Squirtle is one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].

[[File:May Squirtle Withdraw.png|thumb|200px|left|Squirtle in its shell]]

Squirtle is a small {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a light-blue {{wp|Testudines|turtle}}. While it typically walks on its two short legs, it has been shown to run on all fours in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. It has large, purplish or reddish eyes and a slightly hooked upper lip. Each of its hands and feet have three pointed digits. The end of its long tail curls inward. Its body is encased by a tough shell that forms and hardens after birth. This shell is brown on the top, pale yellow on the bottom, and has a thick white ridge between the two halves.

Squirtle's shell is a useful tool. It can withdraw into the shell for protection or to sleep. The grooved, rounded shape helps to reduce water resistance, allowing the Pokémon to swim at high speeds. Squirtle can spray foamy water from its mouth with great accuracy. Squirtle is scarce in the wild, although it can be found {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's Edge Pokémon|around small ponds and lakes}}. [[EP060|The anime has shown]] that it can be found living on secluded islands with other members of its evolutionary line. {{p|Sharpedo}} is a natural predator of Squirtle. In [[Generation II]], {{m|Skull Bash}} was its [[signature move]].  

==In the anime==

===Main series===

[[File:Ash Squirtle.png‎|thumb|250px|Squirtle in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]

In a flashback in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', a Squirtle was depicted battling and defeating [[Samurai]]'s {{p|Metapod}}.

 

 

Squirtle physically debuted in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'' as the leader of the [[Squirtle Squad]], a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Ash befriended and {{pkmn2|caught}} this Squirtle, who stayed with Ash until ''[[EP147|The Fire-ring Squad!]]'', when it returned to the Squirtle Squad. However, it briefly reappeared in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', to assist Ash with his final battle against [[Brandon]].

 

The Squirtle Squad were a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers, who appeared in ''Here Comes the Squirtle Squad''. While Ash befriended and caught their [[Ash's Squirtle|leader]], the rest of them became a firefighting group.

 

{{an|May}} received a Squirtle from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''. This Squirtle was visibly younger and timid but was used in several {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Squirtle would evolve into {{p|Wartortle}} by the time it appeared in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes Welcome]]''.

 

The main character in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' special is a Squirtle that claims that he used to be human. He joins Team Go-Getters in their rescue work. While he can't use {{m|Water Gun}}, he is happy to use {{m|Bubble}} because it looks pretty.

 

=====[[Tierno's Squirtle]]=====

{{an|Tierno}}'s Squirtle debuted in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''. It evolved into Wartortle by the time of ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' and then into Blastoise by ''[[XY091|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''.

 

=====Other=====

In ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', multiple Blastoise and Wartortle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

 

 

 

In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Squirtle went with Professor Oak on his trip to [[Hoenn]] along with a {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}.

 

Squirtle made its debut in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash dreamed about one as his prospective starter.

 

 

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s Squirtle was used by a [[Nurse Joy]] during the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

====Pokédex entries====

{{Animedexbody|EP012|Squirtle|Ash's Pokédex|Squirtle. This Tiny Turtle Pokémon draws its long neck into its shell to launch incredible {{t|Water}} [[move|attacks]] with amazing range and accuracy. The blasts can be quite powerful.}}

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===Pokémon Origins===

{{OBP|Blue|Origins}} chose Squirtle as his [[starter Pokémon]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''. He later used it to battle {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Charmander}} and won with ease. Sometime before Red went to the [[Pokémon Tower]] in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', Squirtle evolved into Wartortle. It was shown later as a Blastoise in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', when it battled Red's fully evolved {{TP|Red|Charizard}}.

 

 

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===

A Squirtle appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of {{gal|Honey}}.

 

===GOTCHA!===

A Squirtle briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

 

A Squirtle briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', inside [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It was seen playing with its fellow [[starter Pokémon]].

 

===POKÉTOON===

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.

 

==In the manga==

{{main|Ash's Squirtle}}

Ash's Squirtle debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Squirtle's capture is not shown in the manga, it is simply stated when it appears from its Poké Ball that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".

 

 

{{main|Squirtle (MPJ)}}

 

 

{{main|Ash's Squirtle}}

{{Ash}}'s Squirtle appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}.

 

A Squirtle appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

 

[[File:Professor Sycamore Squirtle Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Squirtle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

 

===Pokémon Adventures===

===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====

{{adv|Green}} stole a Squirtle from {{adv|Professor Oak}}, which she [[nickname]]d Blasty. He has since evolved into {{p|Wartortle}} and then {{p|Blastoise}} more quickly than the others, possibly due to her innate talent in evolving Pokémon, as acknowledged by the [[Masked Man]]. Blasty is never shown in his Squirtle form, (save the contents page of the [[Pokémon Adventures volume 3|third volume]] and a picture Professor Oak had of Green stealing him from his lab). His first appearance, as a Wartortle, is in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', returning as a Blastoise in ''[[PS030|Zap, Zap, Zapdos]]''.

 

 

===={{chap|X & Y}}====

In ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]'', [[Professor Sycamore]] has a Squirtle with him.

 

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===

A Squirtle appeared in [[GDZ38]], under the ownership of [[Three turtle siblings|Kamero]].

 

 

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===

A Squirtle appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} had to choose from.

 

{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Squirtle in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'' when he was coming up with three grand schemes.

 

 

A Squirtle appeared in ''[[PM094|Take me to the Dragon Palace!]]''.

 

 

 

 

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===

{{sbw|Squirtle}} is seen on the stage Pokéfloats and is the first Pokéfloat to appear. Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen. After traveling through all the Pokéfloats, the screen will be empty for a few seconds before Squirtle pops up and the cycle begins again.

 

====Trophy information====

''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.''

 

[[File:Squirtle_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Squirtle trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]

 

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===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===

 

 

 

 

 

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===Evolution===

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Squirtle's design is based on both its final evolved form and baby {{wp|turtle}}s<ref name=Origin>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ ''The Origin Story of Pikachu'']</ref>, though its anatomy and semi-aquatic lifestyle are much more similar to {{wp|terrapin}}s, with proportions matching those of the {{wp|big-headed turtle}}. Much like Wartortle, its tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|minogame}}'' (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of {{wp|seaweed}}.

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