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Squirtle first appeared in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'' as the leader of a gang known as the [[Squirtle Squad]], a group of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. {{MTR}} managed to befriend the Squirtle Squad by convincing them that [[Jessie]] and [[James]] were his pets. On Meowth's orders, the Squirtle Squad captured {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} so they could take {{AP|Pikachu}} back to Meowth. Ash managed to convince the Squirtle Squad to free him and allow him to get a [[Super Potion]] for Pikachu, who was badly injured after an earlier encounter with a {{p|Goldeen}}. The Squirtle Squad allowed Ash to go, but they threatened to execute Misty (bleach her hair in the English [[dub]]) if he didn't return by the next day. | Squirtle first appeared in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'' as the leader of a gang known as the [[Squirtle Squad]], a group of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. {{MTR}} managed to befriend the Squirtle Squad by convincing them that [[Jessie]] and [[James]] were his pets. On Meowth's orders, the Squirtle Squad captured {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} so they could take {{AP|Pikachu}} back to Meowth. Ash managed to convince the Squirtle Squad to free him and allow him to get a [[Super Potion]] for Pikachu, who was badly injured after an earlier encounter with a {{p|Goldeen}}. The Squirtle Squad allowed Ash to go, but they threatened to execute Misty (bleach her hair in the English [[dub]]) if he didn't return by the next day. | ||
[[File:Ash Squirtle bombs.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle saving Ash, after Ash had done the same]] | [[File:Ash Squirtle bombs.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle saving Ash, after Ash had done the same]] | ||
When Ash got back with the Super Potion, Team Rocket betrayed the Squirtle Squad and began bombing them after they captured Pikachu. The group ran for cover inside the Squirtle Squad's cave; however, when Ash noticed that the leader was stuck on | When Ash got back with the Super Potion, Team Rocket betrayed the Squirtle Squad and began bombing them after they captured Pikachu. The group ran for cover inside the Squirtle Squad's cave; however, when Ash noticed that the leader was stuck on its shell, he rushed in and shielded Squirtle's body with his own. Dazed and with more bombs en route, Ash told Squirtle to save itself. Touched by Ash's loyalty, Squirtle tearfully carried Ash to the cave and then defeated Team Rocket with {{m|Water Gun}}. However, Team Rocket's bombs had started a forest fire, which the Squirtle Squad worked together to put out. Once it was extinguished, [[Officer Jenny]] appointed the Squirtle Squad as the official town firefighters. The leader, however, preferred to join Ash on his {{pkmn|journey}} rather than fight fires alongside his group, as it wanted to repay Ash for saving its life during the bombing. After being accepted, Squirtle ran into Ash's arms, as the Trainer declared he had {{pkmn2|caught}} a Squirtle. | ||
During its time with Ash, Squirtle became one of Ash's three most trustworthy Pokémon, next to Pikachu and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and it was used often. Squirtle's {{t|Water}} type and ability to swim helped Ash a few times, notably during the escape from St. Anne in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''. | During its time with Ash, Squirtle became one of Ash's three most trustworthy Pokémon, next to Pikachu and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and it was used often. Squirtle's {{t|Water}} type and ability to swim helped Ash a few times, notably during the escape from St. Anne in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''. | ||
Squirtle was separated from Ash in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''-along with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and {{AP|Charmander}}-after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} sent them flying with {{m|Dragon Rage}}. During the separation, Squirtle remained relatively good-spirited, though was shown to be worried when Bulbasaur suggested they were abandoned. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, the group came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite. | |||
In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', Squirlte and {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} battled a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Tentacruel}}, but they were knocked out by Tentacruel's attack. | |||
[[File:Misty Starmie Pikachu Squirtle Pokemon-athon.png|thumb|left|220px|Squirtle bearing Pikachu across the water]] | [[File:Misty Starmie Pikachu Squirtle Pokemon-athon.png|thumb|left|220px|Squirtle bearing Pikachu across the water]] | ||
In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Squirtle served as Pikachu's partner during the [[Big P Pokémon Race]], while Ash took [[Lara Laramie]]'s place and used her {{p|Ponyta}}. Despite their significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs and Pikachu's weight, they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Dario]]. However, {{TRT}} intervened, provoking a battle, and the two were incapacitated by {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}'s {{m|Glare}}. | In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Squirtle served as Pikachu's partner during the [[Big P Pokémon Race]], while Ash took [[Lara Laramie]]'s place and used her {{p|Ponyta}}. Despite their significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs and Pikachu's weight, they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Dario]]. However, {{TRT}} intervened, provoking a battle, and the two were incapacitated by {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}'s {{m|Glare}}. | ||
In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Squirtle tried to stop a fuse from detonating explosives but failed. This resulted in Ash, Pikachu, and Team Rocket being trapped underground with hostile Prehistoric Pokémon. Only Squirtle was rescued from the rubble by Misty and Brock | In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Squirtle tried to stop a fuse from detonating explosives, but failed. This resulted in Ash, Pikachu, and Team Rocket being trapped underground with hostile Prehistoric Pokémon. Only Squirtle was rescued from the rubble by Misty and Brock. | ||
In ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', Squirtle was instrumental in helping rescue a colony of Squirtle, {{p|Wartortle}}, and a {{p|Blastoise}} from {{an|Jigglypuff}} and later Team Rocket. It donned | In ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', Squirtle was instrumental in helping rescue a colony of Squirtle, {{p|Wartortle}}, and a {{p|Blastoise}} from {{an|Jigglypuff}} and later Team Rocket. It donned its signature black sunglasses and bolstered morale amongst the other Turtle Pokémon. | ||
[[File:Ash Squirtle Nidorino.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle landing the knockout blow in the second round of the Indigo League, with its signature finisher, Skull Bash]] | [[File:Ash Squirtle Nidorino.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle landing the knockout blow in the second round of the Indigo League, with its signature finisher, Skull Bash]] | ||
Squirtle's Gym battle debut came late and its Kanto Gym record was two losses, the first to [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Ninetales}} in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', who Ash believed would be disadvantaged against Squirtle. Ninetales' {{m|Fire Spin}} completely overpowered Water Gun and took Squirtle down in one hit. In ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'', it was then sent out to fight the fire to cool off {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, and Pikachu with water as they dammed the volcano. The second loss was against {{an|Giovanni}}'s {{p|Machamp}}, under the control of [[Jessie]] in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. Squirtle took damage from {{p|Machamp}}'s {{m|Karate Chop}}, but the battle was ended when Giovanni's Pokémon defected and Team Rocket was sent blasting off. | Squirtle's Gym battle debut came late and its Kanto Gym record was two losses, the first to [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Ninetales}} in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', who Ash believed would be disadvantaged against Squirtle. Ninetales' {{m|Fire Spin}} completely overpowered Water Gun and took Squirtle down in one hit. In ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'', it was then sent out to fight the fire to cool off {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, and Pikachu with water as they dammed the volcano. The second loss was against {{an|Giovanni}}'s {{p|Machamp}}, under the control of [[Jessie]] in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. Squirtle took damage from {{p|Machamp}}'s {{m|Karate Chop}}, but the battle was ended when Giovanni's Pokémon defected and Team Rocket was sent blasting off. | ||
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Squirtle was used more prominently in the Orange Island Gyms, first in competition against [[Cissy]]'s {{p|Seadra}} in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''. Both Pokémon had to shoot cans with Water Gun, but when they hit the final can at the same time, the match resulted in a draw. Though it did not win, Ash still congratulated it on its admirable work. | Squirtle was used more prominently in the Orange Island Gyms, first in competition against [[Cissy]]'s {{p|Seadra}} in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''. Both Pokémon had to shoot cans with Water Gun, but when they hit the final can at the same time, the match resulted in a draw. Though it did not win, Ash still congratulated it on its admirable work. | ||
In ''[[EP093|Naval Maneuvers]]'', it joined Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Ash in steering | In ''[[EP093|Naval Maneuvers]]'', it joined Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Ash in steering an ice sled down the mountain, resulting in a win for Ash. | ||
[[File:Ash Squirtle Hydro Pump Rudy Starmie.png|thumb|left|220px|Learning Hydro Pump to overcome Rudy's Starmie]] | [[File:Ash Squirtle Hydro Pump Rudy Starmie.png|thumb|left|220px|Learning Hydro Pump to overcome Rudy's Starmie]] | ||
One of Squirtle's most notable battles and its only Gym battle win was in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''. Earlier, it helped Pikachu and Bulbasaur destroy the targets during the preliminary trial, before coming out third against [[Rudy]]'s {{p|Starmie}}. Its powerful Water Gun managed to match Squirtle's, and Rudy's music allowed Starmie to dance away from Squirtle's moves and then use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to knock Squirtle into submission. Squirtle then propelled itself away from Thunderbolt, and while using Withdraw, it learned Hydro Pump to become airborne and hit Starmie hard. Closing the battle with Skull Bash, Ash won the battle and his third Orange Island Gym Badge. | One of Squirtle's most notable battles and its only Gym battle win was in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''. Earlier, it helped Pikachu and Bulbasaur destroy the targets during the preliminary trial, before coming out third against [[Rudy]]'s {{p|Starmie}}. Its powerful Water Gun managed to match Squirtle's, and Rudy's music allowed Starmie to dance away from Squirtle's moves and then use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to knock Squirtle into submission. Squirtle then propelled itself away from Thunderbolt, and while using Withdraw, it learned Hydro Pump to become airborne and hit Starmie hard. Closing the battle with Skull Bash, Ash won the battle and his third Orange Island Gym Badge. | ||
[[File:EP106.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle working together with the leader of Team Wartortle to stop a fire]] | [[File:EP106.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle working together with the leader of Team Wartortle to stop a fire]] | ||
In ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War!]]'', Squirtle attempted to rescue a warehouse on fire, but when the fire spread, it needed rescuing by [[Captain Aidan]] and [[Team Wartortle]]. This shot Squirtle's confidence as a firefighter and Ash pleaded with Aidan to allow Squirtle to train with his team for a short period. Squirtle struck up a rivalry with the lead Wartortle, and it eventually proved itself during the training exercises. Team Rocket later trapped Squirtle and Team Wartortle, but Squirtle's thinking allowed the group to escape: they flooded the cabin to allow mobility, and then tricked {{MTR}} into cutting the nets | In ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War!]]'', Squirtle attempted to rescue a warehouse on fire, but when the fire spread, it needed rescuing by [[Captain Aidan]] and [[Team Wartortle]]. This shot Squirtle's confidence as a firefighter and Ash pleaded with Aidan to allow Squirtle to train with his team for a short period. Squirtle struck up a rivalry with the lead Wartortle, and it eventually proved itself during the training exercises. Team Rocket later trapped Squirtle and Team Wartortle, but Squirtle's thinking allowed the group to escape: they flooded the cabin to allow mobility, and then tricked {{MTR}} into cutting the nets before blasting Team Rocket away. Squirtle then joined the effort at a burning apartment and halted the fire, saving the day. | ||
In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Squirtle was sent against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s Onix, who managed to evade Water Gun with {{m|Dig}} and then caught Squirtle with {{m|Bind}}. However, Squirtle broke free with a Withdraw-Hydro Pump combination, then hit Onix with Skull Bash to knock it out. In [[EP112|the next episode]], it fought {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, only for its Hydro Pump to be countered by Dragonite's Water Gun. Squirtle was able to use Withdraw in time to evade most of the following {{m|Thunderbolt}} but was still badly hurt. Squirtle used Bubble Beam to hit Dragonite dead-on, but this was the only successful attack and it was beaten by a slam from Dragonite's tail. Pikachu went on to defeat the exhausted Dragonite and Squirtle earned a place in the Orange Islands' [[Palace of Victory]]. | In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Squirtle was sent against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s Onix, who managed to evade Water Gun with {{m|Dig}} and then caught Squirtle with {{m|Bind}}. However, Squirtle broke free with a Withdraw-Hydro Pump combination, then hit Onix with Skull Bash to knock it out. In [[EP112|the next episode]], it fought {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, only for its Hydro Pump to be countered by Dragonite's Water Gun. Squirtle was able to use Withdraw in time to evade most of the following {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but was still badly hurt. Squirtle used Bubble Beam to hit Dragonite dead-on, but this was the only successful attack and it was beaten by a slam from Dragonite's tail. Pikachu went on to defeat the exhausted Dragonite and Squirtle earned a place in the Orange Islands' [[Palace of Victory]]. | ||
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In ''[[EP127|Once in a Blue Moon]]'', a Quagsire stole the [[GS Ball]] and swam away. Ash tried to run after it but ended up sending out Squirtle to chase it down. After failing to wrestle it out of the Quagsire's mouth, Squirtle used Water Gun, causing the GS Ball to slip out of Quagsire's mouth, and allowing Pikachu to catch it on the shore. While both Quagsire and Squirtle were using Water Gun against each other, Misty tried once again to catch it, but before throwing the Poké Ball, Officer Jenny stopped them and arrested them for violating the Quagsire Preservation Restrictions. | In ''[[EP127|Once in a Blue Moon]]'', a Quagsire stole the [[GS Ball]] and swam away. Ash tried to run after it but ended up sending out Squirtle to chase it down. After failing to wrestle it out of the Quagsire's mouth, Squirtle used Water Gun, causing the GS Ball to slip out of Quagsire's mouth, and allowing Pikachu to catch it on the shore. While both Quagsire and Squirtle were using Water Gun against each other, Misty tried once again to catch it, but before throwing the Poké Ball, Officer Jenny stopped them and arrested them for violating the Quagsire Preservation Restrictions. | ||
[[File:EP267.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle defeating Macy's Quilava]] | [[File:EP267.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle defeating Macy's Quilava]] | ||
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', it competed in the annual [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]], a firefighting competition. Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad planned to compete, but they were confused without their leader. Ash's Squirtle led the Squirtle Squad to win the Grand Prix, and afterwards Squirtle returned to the Squirtle Squad for further training as an elite firefighting team. It said goodbye to his friends and Bulbasaur extended a {{m|Vine Whip|vine}} to its long-time friend, shaking solemnly. | In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', it competed in the annual [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]], a firefighting competition. Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad planned to compete, but they were confused without their leader. Ash's Squirtle led the Squirtle Squad to win the Grand Prix, and afterwards Squirtle returned to the Squirtle Squad for further training as an elite firefighting team. It said goodbye to his friends, and Bulbasaur extended a {{m|Vine Whip|vine}} to its long-time friend, shaking solemnly. | ||
He returned briefly to [[EP267|battle in the]] [[Silver Conference]] after {{AP|Kingler}} was badly injured by a group of renegade {{p|Voltorb}}. Squirtle joined {{AP|Totodile}} and {{AP|Phanpy}} against the {{type|Fire}} Trainer [[Macy]]. It was Ash's last Pokémon, faced with an advantaged {{p|Electabuzz}}. However, Squirtle proved much faster and managed to hit Electabuzz with a series of Water Guns before it could launch any {{type|Electric}} moves. A Skull Bash was enough to knock out Electabuzz and even up the match for Ash, leaving just {{p|Quilava}} left. Squirtle used an explosion of moves to cover a stealthy Water Gun, but was hit and knocked on his back by Quilava. As Macy went in for the knockout, Squirtle used Hydro Pump to hit Quilava with water and his own body, sealing the victory for Ash. Squirtle stayed around to watch Ash's Silver Conference battles, and then returned to Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish!]]'' | He returned briefly to [[EP267|battle in the]] [[Silver Conference]] after {{AP|Kingler}} was badly injured by a group of renegade {{p|Voltorb}}. Squirtle joined {{AP|Totodile}} and {{AP|Phanpy}} against the {{type|Fire}} Trainer [[Macy]]. It was Ash's last Pokémon, faced with an advantaged {{p|Electabuzz}}. However, Squirtle proved much faster and managed to hit Electabuzz with a series of Water Guns before it could launch any {{type|Electric}} moves. A Skull Bash was enough to knock out Electabuzz and even up the match for Ash, leaving just {{p|Quilava}} left. Squirtle used an explosion of moves to cover a stealthy Water Gun, but was hit and knocked on his back by Quilava. As Macy went in for the knockout, Squirtle used Hydro Pump to hit Quilava with water and his own body, sealing the victory for Ash. Squirtle stayed around to watch Ash's Silver Conference battles, and then returned to Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish!]]'' | ||
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=====Kanto Battle Frontier===== | =====Kanto Battle Frontier===== | ||
In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', Squirtle returned to help Ash with his final battle against {{an|Brandon}} at the [[Battle Pyramid]], meeting [[May's Squirtle]] in the process. It expressed happiness in seeing Pikachu and Bulbasaur again and departed with the two, Ash, and Charizard for the woods. Though tension between the group began to erupt, they settled their differences and sat as Ash recalled his meetings with the four of them. After Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket, Squirtle participated in saving | In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', Squirtle returned to help Ash with his final battle against {{an|Brandon}} at the [[Battle Pyramid]], meeting [[May's Squirtle]] in the process. It expressed happiness in seeing Pikachu and Bulbasaur again and departed with the two, Ash, and Charizard for the woods. Though tension between the group began to erupt, they settled their differences and sat as Ash recalled his meetings with the four of them. After Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket, Squirtle participated in saving its teammate. | ||
In ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', Squirtle battled Brandon's {{p|Ninjask}}. Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} successfully deflected {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Ninjask gained the upper hand by stalling Squirtle with Double Team and hitting with Aerial Ace. Squirtle managed to escape {{m|Sandstorm}} with Hydro Pump, but became blinded by {{m|Sand Attack}}, leaving it exposed to Ninjask's attacks. While the next Hydro Pump missed, the water was able to clear Squirtle's eyes. Squirtle then swiftly unleashed Skull Bash, knocking Ninjask out of the battle. Squirtle was then matched up against Brandon's {{p|Solrock}}. In this battle, all of Squirtle's moves were dodged or blocked by Solrock's Psychic moves. A missed Rapid Spin saw Squirtle crash into the wall, and it was flattened by {{m|Solar Beam}}, causing it to lose the battle. After Ash defeated Brandon, Squirtle returned to the Squirtle Squad. | In ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', Squirtle battled Brandon's {{p|Ninjask}}. Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} successfully deflected {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Ninjask gained the upper hand by stalling Squirtle with Double Team and hitting with Aerial Ace. Squirtle managed to escape {{m|Sandstorm}} with Hydro Pump, but became blinded by {{m|Sand Attack}}, leaving it exposed to Ninjask's attacks. While the next Hydro Pump missed, the water was able to clear Squirtle's eyes. Squirtle then swiftly unleashed Skull Bash, knocking Ninjask out of the battle. Squirtle was then matched up against Brandon's {{p|Solrock}}. In this battle, all of Squirtle's moves were dodged or blocked by Solrock's Psychic moves. A missed Rapid Spin saw Squirtle crash into the wall, and it was flattened by {{m|Solar Beam}}, causing it to lose the battle. After Ash defeated Brandon, Squirtle returned to the Squirtle Squad. | ||