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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, squirrel-like 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 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, squirrel-like 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| | 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}}. In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', Squirtle are shown to be found living on secluded islands with other members of their evolutionary line. {{p|Sharpedo}} is a natural predator of Squirtle. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Squirtle is known to sleep by withdrawing its limbs and head into its shell.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> It does this to protect itself from threats while sleeping. It also on occasion, rocks contentedly from side to side while sleeping. | ||
In [[Generation II]], Squirtle and its evolved forms were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Skull Bash}} naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}. | In [[Generation II]], Squirtle and its evolved forms were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Skull Bash}} naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}. | ||
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=007}} | {{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=007}} | ||
{{Spritebox/Footer|007|Squirtle}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|007|Squirtle}} | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Ash Squirtle.png|thumb|250px|Squirtle in the | [[File:Ash Squirtle.png|thumb|250px|Squirtle in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Gary's Squirtle]]===== | =====[[Gary's Squirtle]]===== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Squirtle SSBU.png|200px|thumb|{{OBP|Squirtle|Super Smash Bros.}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]] | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=== | [[File:Squirtle Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Squirtle in {{DetPikMov}}]] | ||
[[File:Squirtle Celestial.png|thumb|250px|Squirtle in the music video for Celestial]] | |||
====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]==== | |||
{{sbw|Squirtle}} is seen on the stage [[Poké Floats]] and is the first Poké Float to appear. Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen. After traveling through all the Poké Floats, the screen will be empty for a few seconds before Squirtle pops up and the cycle begins again. | {{sbw|Squirtle}} is seen on the stage [[Poké Floats]] and is the first Poké Float to appear. Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen. After traveling through all the Poké Floats, the screen will be empty for a few seconds before Squirtle pops up and the cycle begins again. | ||
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===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]=== | ||
{{sbw|Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle}} is a playable Pokémon used by the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Charizard}}. It can use {{m|Waterfall}} to recover from falls as well as {{m|Withdraw}}, in which case it retreats to its shell and shoots water from the back of it propelling him forwards. It also uses {{m|Water Gun}} to push enemies with a stream of water. Squirtle is a lightweight and uses various attacks using its shell and {{type|Water}} moves to combat its foes. It uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}. | {{sbw|Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle}} is a playable Pokémon used by the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Charizard}}. It can use {{m|Waterfall}} to recover from falls as well as {{m|Withdraw}}, in which case it retreats to its shell and shoots water from the back of it propelling him forwards. It also uses {{m|Water Gun}} to push enemies with a stream of water. Squirtle is a lightweight and uses various attacks using its shell and {{type|Water}} moves to combat its foes. It uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}. | ||
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===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | ||
Squirtle does not return as a playable character in either version of the game. Instead, it appears as a trophy in both versions of the game. | Squirtle does not return as a playable character in either version of the game. Instead, it appears as a trophy in both versions of the game. | ||
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==={{DetPikMov}}=== | ==={{DetPikMov}}=== | ||
Five Squirtle appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. | Five Squirtle appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. | ||
===Celestial=== | ===Celestial=== | ||
Squirtle appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. | Squirtle appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* There was a scene in the 2004 film ''{{wp|Godzilla: Final Wars}}'' where a boy throws an action figure of Squirtle into a fire and insults it. This is also a presumed reference to {{wp|Gamera}}.<ref>[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/GodzillaFinalWars Film / Godzilla: Final Wars]</ref> | |||
===Real life=== | |||
====Cultural impact==== | |||
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]] | [[File:Niue Dollar Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]] | ||
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Squirtle as part of a commemorative promotion for the [[Pokémon]] franchise, with Squirtle on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other. | * {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Squirtle as part of a commemorative promotion for the [[Pokémon]] franchise, with Squirtle on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||