Squirtle Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Squirtle in Pokémon Sword. 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 Sword
GalarSquirtle Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Pokemon Sword Squirtle Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Squirtle Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Squirtle via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| 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 Sword Squirtle Locations
Squirtle can only be caught in Pokémon Sword 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