Squirtle Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Squirtle in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 71 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoSquirtle Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry
When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Pokemon HeartGold Squirtle Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Squirtle Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Squirtle via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Bubble | water | Lv. 7 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 10 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 13 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 16 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Water Pulse | water | Lv. 25 |
| Aqua Tail | water | Lv. 28 |
| Skull Bash | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 34 |
| Rain Dance | water | Lv. 37 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 40 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Squirtle Locations
Squirtle can only be caught in Pokémon HeartGold at Pallet Town Area, where it appears at Lv. 5 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate (story progress beat red).
Pallet Town Area
1 encounter- giftLv. 5Story progress beat red100%Common