Squirtle in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Squirtle’s X/Y locations, Water typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Squirtle is Kalos Central #086 and National #007. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Water.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 44 |
| Attack | 48 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 64 |
| Speed | 43 |
| Total | 314 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Choose Squirtle from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City at level 10. After the Mega Ring, Blastoisinite lets Blastoise Mega Evolve.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumiose City | X and Y | Gift | 10 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Squirtle | Wartortle | Level 16 |
| Wartortle | Blastoise | Level 36 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster / Water 1 |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Defense +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.5 m / 9 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 4 | Tail Whip |
| 7 | Water Gun |
| 10 | Withdraw |
| 13 | Bubble |
| 16 | Bite |
| 19 | Rapid Spin |
| 22 | Protect |
| 25 | Water Pulse |
| 28 | Aqua Tail |
| 31 | Skull Bash |
| 34 | Iron Defense |
| 37 | Rain Dance |
| 40 | Hydro Pump |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Aura Sphere, Brine, Dragon Pulse, Fake Out, Flail, Foresight, Haze, Mirror Coat, Mist, Mud Sport, Muddy Water, Refresh, Water Spout, Yawn.
Move tutors: Water Pledge.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Squirtle’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.