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Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise in Pokémon Survivors

Squirtle is one of the 27 starters in Pokémon Survivors, a Water type from the Kanto region. Defensive. More HP and defense.

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A A tier on the tier list · 55% wins on Normal →

#007 Starter Kanto #
Squirtle portrait

Squirtle

Water

First stage · Defensive. More HP and defense.

In-game stats

HP
120
Attack
x1.00
Defense
1
Speed
65
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Squirtle
  2. Lv 12
  3. Wartortle
  4. Lv 28
  5. Blastoise

Starting move

Rapid Spin Normal
You spin in your shell: your body hits and flings foes away. While spinning you take 40% less damage, move faster and knock enemy shots aside.

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Squirtle from the start
  • Rapid Spin
  • Water Gun
  • Razor Shell
  • Ice Shard
  • Whirlpool
  • Flash Cannon
Wartortle Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Sheer Cold
Blastoise Lv 28
  • Gyro Ball
  • Water Shuriken

Abilities

  • Torrent: Under 1/3 HP, Water moves deal +50%.
  • Shell Armor: Armor +2.
  • Rain Dish (Hidden Ability): In rain: 1.5 HP/s regen.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#008 Starter Kanto #
Wartortle portrait

Wartortle

Water

First evolution · Defensive. More HP and defense.

In-game stats

HP
155
Attack
x1.05
Defense
2
Speed
65
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Squirtle
  2. Lv 12
  3. Wartortle
  4. Lv 28
  5. Blastoise

Starting move

Rapid Spin Normal
You spin in your shell: your body hits and flings foes away. While spinning you take 40% less damage, move faster and knock enemy shots aside.

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Squirtle from the start
  • Rapid Spin
  • Water Gun
  • Razor Shell
  • Ice Shard
  • Whirlpool
  • Flash Cannon
Wartortle Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Sheer Cold
Blastoise Lv 28
  • Gyro Ball
  • Water Shuriken

Abilities

  • Torrent: Under 1/3 HP, Water moves deal +50%.
  • Shell Armor: Armor +2.
  • Rain Dish (Hidden Ability): In rain: 1.5 HP/s regen.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#009 Starter Kanto #
Blastoise portrait

Blastoise

Water

Final evolution · Defensive. More HP and defense.

In-game stats

HP
205
Attack
x1.20
Defense
4
Speed
65
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Squirtle
  2. Lv 12
  3. Wartortle
  4. Lv 28
  5. Blastoise

Starting move

Rapid Spin Normal
You spin in your shell: your body hits and flings foes away. While spinning you take 40% less damage, move faster and knock enemy shots aside.

Special attack

Hydro Cannon Water
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Squirtle from the start
  • Rapid Spin
  • Water Gun
  • Razor Shell
  • Ice Shard
  • Whirlpool
  • Flash Cannon
Wartortle Lv 12
  • Brine
  • Sheer Cold
Blastoise Lv 28
  • Gyro Ball
  • Water Shuriken

Abilities

  • Torrent: Under 1/3 HP, Water moves deal +50%.
  • Shell Armor: Armor +2.
  • Rain Dish (Hidden Ability): In rain: 1.5 HP/s regen.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

Mega Evolution

  • Mega Blastoise: Blastoisinite · Ability Mega Launcher

FAQ

How do you unlock Squirtle in Pokémon Survivors?

Squirtle is a starter: it's unlocked from your very first run, nothing needed.

How does Squirtle evolve?

Mid-run, as it levels up: into Wartortle at Lv 12 and into Blastoise at Lv 28.

What is Squirtle's starting move?

Squirtle starts every run with Rapid Spin, the family's signature move. The other moves come from level-ups as the line evolves.

Can Squirtle Mega Evolve?

Yes: at its final stage, into Mega Blastoise. The Mega Stone drops from the first rift legendary you beat in the run, and the Mega Evolution lasts 20 seconds.

Is Squirtle good in Pokémon Survivors?

On the tier list, built from players’ runs, Squirtle is A tier: it beat Mewtwo in 55% of its 475 runs on Normal over the last 30 days.