Squirtle Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Squirtle in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 66 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarSquirtle Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Pokemon Shield Squirtle Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Squirtle Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Squirtle via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 3 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 6 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 9 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 12 |
| Water Pulse | water | Lv. 15 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Rain Dance | water | Lv. 21 |
| Aqua Tail | water | Lv. 24 |
| Shell Smash | normal | Lv. 27 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 30 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 33 |
| Skull Bash | normal | Lv. 36 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Squirtle Locations
Squirtle can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Master Dojo, where it appears at Lv. 5 by receiving it as a gift (1 spawn).
Master Dojo
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- giftLv. 5Gigantamax FactorStory gift (After clearing Mustard's first trial)×1Fixed spot