Type Matchups
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Squirtle by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Squirtle excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 314.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Squirtle fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Squirtle weak to?
Squirtle is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Squirtle?
The best teammates for Squirtle are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Squirtle's key weaknesses.
Is Squirtle good for competitive?
Squirtle can work on a team with proper support. Squirtle excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 314.
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Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Squirtle's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Squirtle's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Squirtle's weaknesses
Oddish covers Squirtle's weaknesses
Gloom covers Squirtle's weaknesses
Squirtle is available in Scarlet Violet
Squirtle is available in Sword Shield
Squirtle is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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