Squirtle Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Squirtle in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohSquirtle Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Squirtle Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Squirtle Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Squirtle via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| 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 Shining Pearl Squirtle Locations
Squirtle can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, and Still Water Cavern. The most reliable spawn is at Still Water Cavern, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries