Editing Squirtle (SSBU)

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:''This article is about Squirtle's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.  For other uses, see [[Squirtle]].  Also, for information about Squirtle in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)]], [[Ivysaur (SSBU)]], and [[Charizard (SSBU)]].''
{{Infobox Character
|name = Squirtle
|image = [[File:Squirtle SSBU.png|250px|Squirtle]]
|game = SSBU
|ssbgame1 = SSBB
|shareslot = {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBU|Charizard}}<br>{{SSBU|Ivysaur}}
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
|tier = A-
|ranking = 36
}}
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'''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. It is part of {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s rotation along with {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}. Along with the Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #33]].

{{s|bulbapedia|Michele Knotz}} and Rikako Aikawa reprise their roles as Squirtle from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in English and Japanese respectively. Squirtle also has new voice clips unique to the German and French versions.

Squirtle, alongside the rest of the team, are currently ranked 36th out of 82 in the current tier list, putting them near the end of the A- tier. This is a huge improvement from their 29th out of 38 place in ''Brawl''. Being the combo character of the trio, Squirtle's greatest strength is its frame data and potent combo ability, with a majority of its moves coming out no later than frame 10. This compliments its strong air game, as it is notably one of few fighters that can auto cancel all of its aerials in a short hop, while all of them are additionally useful in their own ways. Lastly, Squirtle has a decent out-of-shield game, with [[Waterfall]], up smash, and grab being effective tools.

Squirtle, like the rest of the team, has its own unique sets of weaknesses. Its range is very low, making it easily walled out by zoners or fighters with large disjoints. In addition, it has abysmal survivability due to being tied for third lightest in the game, which is especially notable compared to the rest of its teammates. Squirtle also has a bad offstage game, as its low-damage aerials do not edgeguard well, leaving [[Water Gun]] and Waterfall as its only real edguguarding options. While it has a decent recovery with Waterfall, [[Withdraw]] has the unique trait of making Squirtle helpless for 120 frames (2 seconds) if it is [[footstool]]ed during the move's animation. Perhaps Squirtle's biggest weakness is its crippling inability to KO opponents outside of zero-to-deaths and hard reads: it lacks strong kill throws, as all of its moves barring smash attacks deal pitiful damage, and its aforementioned smash attacks are slow and punishable.

All in all, Squirtle works best when utilizing its speed, frame data, and combo capability to rack up damage early into a stock. Its stubby range, low KO power, and poor offstage game, however, prevent it from being useful in the late game, with Ivysaur and Charizard being more effective.

==How to unlock==
Unlocked as part of {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}.

==Attributes==
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Squirtle is the smallest and lightest out of the {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, with it being tied with {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} for the 3rd-lightest character in the game. Squirtle will automatically be the first Pokémon on-screen if Pokémon Trainer is selected, though this can be manually changed by pressing the [[Y button]] on the character select screen. In relation to [[Pokémon change]], the order is Squirtle-{{SSBU|Ivysaur}}-{{SSBU|Charizard}}. If Charizard is [[KO]]d, Squirtle will always appear on the next [[revival platform]]. 

Squirtle's small size makes it a hard target to hit, but also gives its attacks (except for its smash attacks) poor range. Squirtle is the fastest of the three available Pokémon and has good mobility overall, with average [[dash]]ing and [[air speed]]s, a fast [[walk]]ing speed, very high [[air acceleration]] (the eighth highest), high [[gravity]] and high jump height, but a below-average [[falling speed]] and low traction. These attributes, paired with its good out-of-shield options gives Squirtle a flexible game plan, either functioning as an effective bait-and-punish character or a quick rushdown character. Squirtle also can [[crawl]] and [[wall cling]].

One of Squirtle's strengths is its excellent frame data, as all of its attacks outside of its smash attacks come out before frame 10 and generally have low ending lag, also giving it a very strong combo game when combined with the low knockback on some of its moves. Starting with its normal ground moves, the first hit of its neutral attack comes out on frame 2, making it useful as a "get off me" option. Forward tilt is one of its most useful tools; the move's low-end lag makes it safe on shields, can lead into grabs at lower percentages, and can set up [[Lock|jab locks]] or [[Tech-chasing|tech chases]] at higher percentages. Up tilt can combo into itself and set up aerial combos. Down tilt, while slow compared to its other moves (coming out at frame 8), has comparably better range and can be useful in [[Edge#2 frame punish|2-framing]] opponents. Finally, its dash attack can be used to set up combos at low to mid percentages due to its low lag and Squirtle's aforementioned frame data.

Squirtle's smash attacks are generally much slower compared to its other moves, but compensate with range and power. Forward smash has high start-up but low end lag, boasts high knockback (being the strongest of its three smash attacks and its strongest move overall), and can be used to finish off a jab lock combo. Its up smash comes out slightly faster than forward smash, hits on both sides simultaneously, and covers a decent area above it. Finally, its down smash is its fastest smash attack and has good range overall, making it effective when used out of a [[spot dodge]].

Squirtle possesses a strong aerial game. As one of the only few characters in ''Ultimate'' whose five aerials can all be [[Auto-canceling|auto-canceled]] in a short hop, Squirtle has multiple options while in the air. Neutral aerial has a very fast startup for an aerial (4 frames), while it can also KO at very high percentages near edges, making it effective for disrupting combos and [[edgeguarding]] opponents. Forward and back aerials are good for combos, with both being effective for [[wall of pain]] combos and confirming into other options while landing. Due to Squirtle's above-average jump height, up aerial is a very effective juggling tool, while the move has among the lowest landing lag of any aerial attack, at 6 frames, furthering its juggling abilities. Its down aerial is a good landing option that can set up combos at low percentages. To cap, all of its aerial attacks have at most 18 frames of landing lag, making them solid air-to-ground options.

Squirtle also has a very effective grab game. Despite its below average grab range and unimpressive damage outputs on its throws, they all have a surprising amount of utility. Its forward throw is very effective for edgeguarding and is strong enough to KO at around 160% without rage. Back throw is even stronger, being one of the strongest back throws in ''Ultimate'', while its up and down throws are potent combo starters. Its pummel, while relatively weak as with all pummels in ''Ultimate'', is decently fast and easily builds up damage.

Finally, when it comes to Squirtle's special moves, its neutral special, [[Water Gun]], functions similarly to {{SSBU|Mario}}'s [[F.L.U.D.D.|down special]], being a move that pushes away opponents without making them flinch. The longer the move is charged, the higher the push back, making it a useful tool for [[edge guarding]] and controlling space. Its side special, [[Withdraw]], has Squirtle retreat into its shell and move across the stage at high speeds. It is immune to damage while using this move, which allows it to be used as an approaching tool. Finally, its up special, [[Waterfall]], is a multi-hitting move that covers a decent recovery distance and is useful for ending combos and hitting opponents [[out of shield]].

However, Squirtle does have some weaknesses. While Squirtle has high combo potential, the damage output from its individual attacks is poor overall, and outside of its smash attacks (which are extremely slow and committal) and its back throw (which can have trouble killing away from the ledge), Squirtle lacks any reliable KO options, especially since some of its previous KO options were weakened. Up aerial can only KO near the upper blast line and, along with forward throw, requires rage to KO on its own, while its other aerials need edgeguarding to KO at all. Squirtle lacks reliable [[kill confirm]]s as well, making it very difficult for Squirtle to close out stocks on its own if it is incapable of edgeguarding the opponent. Squirtle's light weight and exploitable recovery also make its endurance very poor, and it is no longer resistant to fire attacks due to the removal of [[type effectiveness]], further hindering Squirtle's endurance in certain matchups. As previously mentioned, Squirtle has poor range throughout its attacks (save for its smash attacks), and it lacks a damaging projectile, making it very easy for Squirtle to be out-spaced by characters with superior range.

Squirtle's offstage game is also poor. While all of its aerial attacks can autocancel in a short hop, they are all very weak (barring neutral aerial) and cannot KO reliably on their own, while lacking range compared to other aerials. This flaw is further pronounced with the removal of meteor canceling due to Squirtle's very light weight, while it lacks a meteor smash of any kind, unlike Ivysaur and Charizard. Finally, while Withdraw works well as a recovery option and mindgame tool, it has a unique flaw: if Squirtle is footstooled during the move's animation, it will be left unable to input any actions for 120 frames, leaving it extremely vulnerable both in the air and on the ground, requiring caution when using the move.

Overall, Squirtle should mainly be used to quickly rack up damage with its strong combo game while it and its opponents are at lower percents, and should almost invariably be swapped out with {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} or {{SSBU|Charizard}} at later percents due to their superior [[neutral]] games, survivability, and KO potential.

If a player wishes to centralize their gameplan around Squirtle, knowledge of Ivysaur is recommended. Ivysaur's longer range, powerful aerial finishers and heavier weight in combination with Squirtle's own strengths allows for a player to switch between a fast, offensive rushdown and a passive zoner strategy that is based around heckling their opponent between long and short ranges, and when survival above double digit percentages is imperative. Ivysaur's Vine Whip also allows players to mix up their recovery options and makes their return to the stage far less predictable.

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
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Squirtle was previously considered the strongest party member of the {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s team in ''Brawl'', due to a combination of its quick mobility, fast attacks, and excellent aerial game; this made the team reliant on it to achieve the highest level of success possible. Likely in an attempt to create a higher balance within the team, Squirtle has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition to ''Ultimate'', but while objectively nerfed, it benefits from many of the gameplay mechanics, helping compensate for its shortcomings while improving on its strengths. Regardless, Squirtle was still moderately nerfed overall.

A large part of Squirtle's moveset has been altered, receiving several new moves. Among its most notorious ones, its new [[neutral attack]] is faster all-around and retains its ability to [[lock]]; [[dash attack]] has better stage control and combo capabilities; and [[neutral aerial]] has better combo potential thanks to its new angle (though at the cost of power). Many of Squirtle's moves have been streamlined due to various changes to knockback angles, utility and power, with [[forward tilt|forward]] and [[up tilt]]s, [[back aerial|back]], [[up aerial|up]] and [[down aerial]]s, and [[up throw|up]] and [[down throw]]s, now being excellent combo starters and/or finishers in their own right at a wide range of percents. Squirtle's KO options have been improved as well, with its new [[forward smash|forward]] and [[down smash]]es having increased range with much lower ending lag, and the former, along with its new [[back throw]], having increased knockback. Squirtle's specials are all more effective for punishes and stage control, as [[Water Gun]] has less ending lag with a substantially increased push force, [[Withdraw]] travels faster and is much stronger on hit, and [[Waterfall]] connects much more reliably and has increased knockback.

Squirtle benefits significantly from '' Ultimate''{{'}}s new mechanics. The neutering of [[hitstun canceling]] further benefits Squirtle's aforementioned combo-centric moves. The universally decreased [[landing lag]] makes Squirtle's approach safer, which combines well with its fast frame data, which has been retained and, in some cases, improved. The increased [[shieldstun]] makes several of its attacks safer on shield, most notably its [[forward tilt]] and new smash attacks. The removal of the [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] mechanic also eliminates Squirtle's biggest limiting factor from ''Brawl'', as it can now stay in battle for as long as the player wishes with no penalty, provided it is not KO'd. Finally, the removal of [[chain grab]]bing and neutering of aerial [[grab release]] combos vastly improves Squirtle's survivability.

However, Squirtle has also received some noticeable nerfs. While its grounded movement is technically much faster, it has lost its multiple unique [[advanced technique]]s, such as [[dash attack canceled up smash|DACUS]] and, most notably, [[shellshifting]] (due to the change to its turnaround animation), hindering its versatility. Squirtle's excellent aerial mobility has also been toned down (especially when relative to the cast), as unlike most returning veterans, its [[air speed]] has been reduced, going from among the highest in ''Brawl'' to merely average in ''Ultimate''. Additionally, while Squirtle's neutral aerial, forward smash, and down smash have more range, the majority of its other attacks have less range, namely its neutral attack, all tilts, dash attack, all other aerials except [[back aerial]], [[grab]]s, and [[Waterfall]], requiring Squirtle to take better advantage of its mobility to land them.

Squirtle's overall damage output and knockback are lower, especially in moves such as its forward and up aerials, and all [[throw]]s except forward and back throws (especially down throw, which is no longer one of the strongest in the game), thus losing some of its KO options, and its improved ones are generally hard to land; as a result, Squirtle mantains a glaring weakness in its lack of KO potential. Lastly, the removal of [[type effectiveness]] hinders Squirtle more than the rest of its party, greatly worsening its survivability in certain matchups, as it previously had a disproportionate resistance to [[flame]] attacks compared to the other Pokémon's respective weaknesses.

Overall, Squirtle's combo game has been improved drastically, giving it an excellent damage-racking ability, but its main weaknesses, including its poor range and KO power, have been further exacerbated. This results in Squirtle being retooled to fit more in line with the speedy, combo-centric playstyle it represents in the Pokémon Trainer's team, exploiting its combo ability and speedy attacks to rack up damage and either bring opponents to KO percentages or put them in a bad position, both scenarios for its partner Pokémon to take advantage of. As a result, though Squirtle remains a very effective character, it is generally agreed to no longer be the Pokémon Trainer's best Pokémon by a large margin.

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==Update history==
Squirtle only received one change throughout ''Ultimate''{{'}}s game updates; a near-universal buff to shield sizes. Due to this, it was the least affected of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon by a large margin, and arguably the least affected playable character in the whole game.

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==Moveset==
*Squirtle can [[Crawling|crawl]], [[wall cling]], and [[wall jump]].
''For a gallery of Squirtle's hitboxes, see [[Squirtle (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].''

{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBU
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=Punch ({{ja|パンチ|Panchi}})<br>Kick ({{ja|キック|Kikku}})<br>Tail Strike ({{ja|しっぽうち|Shippo Uchi}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=1.5%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=Punches, then kicks, then swings its tail forwards. The first hit comes out very quickly (frame 2), making it a strong tool to interrupt approaches. The combo generally links very reliably. The third hit has good knockback for a jab, KOing at about 200% at the edge of Final Destination.
|ftiltname=Tail Sweep ({{ja|しっぽはたき|Shippo Hataki}}, ''Tail Duster'')
|ftiltdmg=5%
|ftiltdesc=Crouches and swings its tail forwards. Can be angled. Comes out quickly (frame 5) and has low ending lag, making it a decent spacing and locking tool, but it is weak. Squirtle's tail is intangible for the first 8 frames of the move.
|utiltname=Jump Headbutt ({{ja|ジャンプずつき|Janpu Zutsuki}})
|utiltdmg=5%
|utiltdesc=Hops up and headbutts upwards. Comes out quickly (frame 5), has minimal ending lag, and is weak, making it a potent combo tool, and due to Squirtle's jump, it has good vertical range, making it an effective anti-air; it can lead into a variety of moves depending on percentage, including itself, forward tilt, down tilt, neutral aerial, forward aerial, and up aerial. It can lead into up special for a KO as well, at about 130% on Final Destination. However, the move has almost no horizontal range, missing opponents next to Squirtle unless they are practically touching it.
|dtiltname=Water Sweep ({{ja|みずばらい|Mizu Barai}})
|dtiltdmg=9%
|dtiltdesc=Spins and sweeps its tail forwards. It is Squirtle's slowest tilt (frame 8), but also its most powerful and is one of the strongest of its type, KO'ing at about 150% at the edge of Final Destination without rage. Can be used to 2 frame on ledge.
|dashname=Water Screw ({{ja|みずスクリュー|Mizu Sukuryū}})
|dashdmg=8% (clean), 7% (late)
|dashdesc=Leaps forward and does a dropkick. Comes out on frame 8, while the late hit begins on frame 12. Weak, but has low ending lag, so it's useful for combos.
|fsmashname=Water Smash ({{ja|みずスマッシュ|Mizu Sumasshu}})
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|15}}
|fsmashdesc=Spits water forwards. Can be angled. Somewhat slow startup at frame 20, but has great range, low ending lag and high knockback, KOing at about 75% at the edge of Final Destination.
|usmashname=Water Pillar ({{ja|みずばしら|Mizu Bashira}})
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (initial ground hit), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|9}} (late), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|8}} (latest)
|usmashdesc=Creating two water geysers on either side of it. Slow startup at frame 21 and has mediocre vertical range. There is an early hit on grounded targets which deals fixed knockback to launch them into the main hit. KOs at about 140% on Final Destination if it hits at the tipper and 100% if the full move connects.
|dsmashname=Sprinkler ({{ja|スプリンクラー|Supurinkurā}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}}
|dsmashdesc=Crouches down and spins on its shell while spitting water. Squirtle's fastest smash attack, both in startup and FAF, only having 15 frames of ending lag after the hitbox in the second hit ceases. Great power, KOing at about 100% at the edge of Final Destination.
|nairname=Squirtle Spin ({{ja|ゼニガメスピン|Zenigame Supin}}, ''Zenigame Spin'')
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late)
|nairdesc=Turns to its side (such that the back of its shell faces the screen) and does a quick cartwheel. Comes out quickly (frame 4), making it good to combo into, and the late hit lasts a while (frame 7-26), making it good for approaching or edge-guarding. Decent knockback, KOing at about 155% at the edge of Final Destination.
|fairname=Rocket Kick ({{ja|ロケットキック|Roketto Kikku}})
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (late)
|fairdesc=Dropkicks which produces a small drill of water. Comes out very quickly (frame 5), and is good for combos. Decent range and somewhat disjointed due to the jet of water produced by Squirtle's feet. The clean hit KOs at about 170% at the edge of Final Destination, making it also good for edgeguarding.
|bairname=Tail Screw ({{ja|しっぽスクリュー|Shippo Sukuryū}})
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 6)
|bairdesc=Thrusts and corckscrews its tail backward. Comes out very quickly (frame 5). Has the highest landing lag of Squirtle's aerials (18 frames), but auto-cancels earlier (frame 22). KOs at about 145% at the edge of Final Destination, making great for edgeguarding, but is one of the weakest of its type.
|uairname=Inversion Tail ({{ja|はんてんしっぽ|Hanten Shippo}})
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}}
|uairdesc=Flips upward, using its tail to knock opponents vertically. Comes out quickly (frame 5), and is a potent juggling and combo tool. Of Squirtle's aerials, this has the earliest FAF (frame 30) and auto-cancel window (frame 20), as well as low landing lag (6 frames). KOs at about 190% on Final Destination, so it can KO if used at high percents near the blast line.
|dairname=Tornado Spin ({{ja|たつまきスピン|Tatsumaki Supin}})
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 6)
|dairdesc=Thrusts its tail downward, spinning around in a multi-hit attack similarly to back aerial. Comes out quickly (frame 6), though later than Squirtle's other aerials. Has high landing lag (16 frames) and auto-cancels relatively late (frame 35) like neutral and forward aerials, although they can all autocancel in a short hop.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Grabs the opponent with one hand. It has average range and it's one of the fastest grabs.
|pummelname=Grab Headbutt ({{ja|つかみずつき|Tsukami Zutsuki}})
|pummeldmg=1%
|pummeldesc=A headbutt. Fast but weak.
|fthrowname=Jump Kick ({{ja|ジャンプキック|Janpu Kikku}})
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 6% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=Puts the opponent in front of itself and does a jumping kick on them. KOs at about 165% at the edge of Final Destination. Good for edgeguarding and has decent knockback, but requires high percentages and rage to KO reliably.
|bthrowname=Two-Handed Throw ({{ja|りょうてなげ|Ryōte Nage}})
|bthrowdmg=8%
|bthrowdesc=Squirtle lifts the opponent with both arms and tosses them behind itself. This move turns Squirtle to face the other direction. Squirtle's strongest throw, KO'ing at about 120% at the edge of Final Destination.
|uthrowname=Headbutt Launch ({{ja|ずつきうちあげ|Zutsuki Uchiage}})
|uthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Tosses the opponent above itself and headbutts them in a similar manner to its up tilt. Good combo potential, leading into neutral aerial at lower damages and up aerial until about 60%.
|dthrowname=Shell/Carapace Press ({{ja|こうらプレス|Kōra Puresu}})
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Puts the opponent on the ground and then slams onto them with its shell. This is a good combo throw, leading into forward aerial and up aerial at a variety of percentages.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=Spins around onto its feet while swiping its tail forwards and then backwards.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=7%
|floorbdesc=Spins on the back of its shell while swiping its tail forwards and then backwards, then hops up onto its feet.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Stands up while swiping its tail forwards and then backwards.
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg=9%
|edgedesc=Climbs up and swings its tail forward. It is the slowest edge attack in the game by a significant margin, coming out on frame 28, which combined with its short reach makes it somewhat impractical.
|nsname=Water Gun
|nsdmg=0%
|nsdesc=Squirtle charges up, then spits out streams of water. The water does not deal damage or cause flinching, serving only to push opponents, similarly to {{SSBU|Mario}}'s [[F.L.U.D.D.]] The move can be charged for up to around one second. The charging can be cancelled by either pressing the special button, which uses the move at its current charge, or by jumping, shielding, or rolling, all of which preserve the current charge. The charge is still preserved when switching to other Pokémon, but is lost upon being KO'd as Squirtle. The longer the move is charged, the more water is sprayed and the further it will travel, increasing the move's effectiveness. The spray of water can also be angled. Very useful for edgeguarding and gimping, similarly to Mario's F.L.U.D.D.
|ssname=Withdraw
|ssdmg=8%-13.9%
|ssdesc=Squirtle retreats into its shell and slides across the stage at high speed. If it hits a wall, it will continue sliding in the opposite direction; if it hits an opponent, it bounces out of its shell and the move ends. Throughout the move, Squirtle is immune to damage, but can have its sliding trajectory altered by knockback. Additionally, Squirtle can be broken out of the move if hit by a {{b|water|effect}}, [[bury]], [[Freezing|freeze]], [[stun]], or [[paralyze]] attack, causing Squirtle to take the full knockback, bury, freeze, stun or paralysis duration respectively, though it will still not receive damage. Additionally, if Squirtle is [[Footstool Jump|footstool]]ed on during the move, it is put into a vulnerable state for about two seconds as it lies on the ground, stuck on its back. If the move is performed with a [[tap]] input, it travels a bit further and faster, and deals a bit more damage.
|usname=Waterfall
|usdmg=1.4% (hits 1-7), 3% (hit 8)
|usdesc=Squirtle creates a wave of water and rides it upwards. The attack deals multiple hits, and is difficult to interrupt as a recovery move, as the hitbox is large, disjointed, and directly in front of Squirtle. The movement direction of the move can be slightly altered with the control stick to be more vertical or more horizontal. Squirtle becomes [[helpless]] after using this move. Its early hitbox starts very low, reliably hitting any ledge-hanging character.
|dsname=Pokémon Change
|dsdmg=&nbsp;
|dsdesc=The {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} calls Squirtle back by throwing a Poké Ball at it, and then sends out {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}.
|fsname=Triple Finish
|fsdmg=0.5% (Hydro Pump, close), 1.0% (Hydro Pump, far)
|fsdesc=The {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}, and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack involving powerful trapping attacks with long horizontal range. For Squirtle's contribution to the attack, it uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Hydro Pump|move}}, a large cone-shaped vortex of water that pulls nearby opponents into the attack. Has much less horizontal range than Ivysaur and Charizard, but has a lot of vertical range for catching opponents who try to jump over or run under the attack. Deals damage every 20 frames.
}}

===Stats===

{{Attributes
| cast=89
| weight=75 | rweight=86-87
| dash=1.936 | rdash=38-43
| run=1.76 | rrun=37-41
| walk=1.281 | rwalk=16
| trac=0.088 | rtrac=73-74
| airfric=0.018 | rairfric=7
| air=1.01 | rair=56-57
| baseaccel=0.01 | rbaseaccel=15-87
| addaccel=0.095 | raddaccel=6
| gravity=0.128 | rgravity=10
| fall=1.35 | rfall=71-74
| ff=2.16 | rff=71-74
| jumpsquat=3 | rjumpsquat=1-88
| jumpheight=35.35 | rjumpheight=21
| shorthop=17.03 | rshorthop=28
| djump=35.35 | rdjump=32
}}

===[[Announcer]] call===
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Unlike in ''[[Brawl]]'', Squirtle no longer has a unique announcer call. Rather, the announcer will always call {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}.
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===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*Pokémon Trainer releases Squirtle from its Poké Ball while saying "Go!" or "Squirtle!"
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SquirtleOnScreenAppearanceSSBU.gif|Squirtle's on-screen appearance
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===[[Taunt]]s===
*'''Up Taunt''': Backflips once, then raises its arms up and says "Squirt!"
*'''Side Taunt''': Angrily spins around on its tail, before briefly making itself dizzy.
*'''Down Taunt''': Retreats into its shell, then spins around once.
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SSBUSquirtleTaunt1.gif|Squirtle's up taunt.
SSBUSquirtleTaunt2.gif|Squirtle's side taunt.
SSBUSquirtleTaunt3.gif|Squirtle's down taunt.
</gallery>

===[[Idle pose]]s===
*Hops twice excitedly.
*Leans forward and waggles its arms in front of itself.
<gallery>
SSBUSquirtleIdle1.gif|Squirtle's first idle pose.
SSBUSquirtleIdle2.gif|Squirtle's second idle pose.
</gallery>

===[[Crowd cheer]]===
<div class="tabber">
<div class="tabbertab" title="English, Japanese/Chinese, Italian, Dutch, French">
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (English)
!Cheer (Japanese/Chinese)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Dutch)
!Cheer (French)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer English SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Japanese SSBU.ogg|center]]||(♂)[[File:Pokémon Trainer Male Cheer Italian SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> (♀)[[File:Pokémon Trainer Female Cheer Italian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||(♂) [[File:Pokémon Trainer Male Cheer French SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> (♀) [[File:Pokémon Trainer Female Cheer French SSBU.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|I choose you! || Pokémon Trai - ner! || A - llena - to - re di Po - ké - mon! (♂)<br>A - llena - tri - ce di Po - ké - mon! (♀) || Pokémon Trai - ner! || Dre - sseur de Poké - mon! (♂)<br>Dre - sseuse de Poké - mon! (♀)
|}
</div>
<div class="tabbertab" title="German, Spanish, Russian, Korean">
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (German)
!Cheer (Spanish)
!Cheer (Russian)
!Cheer (Korean)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|(♂) [[File:Pokémon Trainer Male Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> (♀) [[File:Pokémon Trainer Female Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||(♂) [[File:Pokémon Trainer Male Cheer Spanish SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> (♀) [[File:Pokémon Trainer Female Cheer Spanish SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Pokémon Trainer Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Po - ké - mon Trai - ner! (♂)<br>Po - ké - mon Trai - ner - in! (♀) || En - trenador! Po - ké - mon! (♂)<br>En - trenadora! Po - ké - mon! (♀) || Trener! Pokemonov! || Pokémon Trai - ner! 
|}
</div>
</div>

===[[Victory pose]]s===
During Squirtle's victory poses, the Pokémon Trainer says randomly either "You all did great!" (male)/"Everyone did great!" (female) or "Good job, Squirtle!" ({{ja|よくやったな、ゼニガメ！|Yoku yatta na, Zenigame!}}), while the female Trainer can say "We did it, Squirtle!" ({{ja|やったね、ゼニガメ！|Yatta ne, Zenigame!}}).
*'''Left:''' Jumps and spins around on its shell in a breakdance move, and then lands and poses.
*'''Up:''' Spits water quickly in three directions, does a backflip, then poses with its arm in the air.
*'''Right:''' Pokémon Trainer holds Squirtle in his arms, then kneels down and puts it on the ground, and rubs its chin and head.
[[File:PokemonSeriesVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A small excerpt of the title theme of ''Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green Versions'', a track which would go on to become the ''Pokémon'' main theme and the title theme for the entire series.]]
<gallery>
SquirtleVictoryPose1SSBU.gif
SquirtleVictoryPose2SSBU.gif
SquirtleVictoryPose3SSBU.gif
</gallery>
<gallery>
FemaleSquirtleVictoryPose1SSBU.gif
FemaleSquirtleVictoryPose2SSBU.gif
FemaleSquirtleVictoryPose3SSBU.gif
</gallery>

=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: The Future Champion==
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Pokémon Trainer.png|thumb|Pokémon Trainer's [[congratulations screen]].]]
Pokémon Trainer's route refers to the player's goal of becoming the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Champion}} in the ''Pokémon'' games. Like in {{SSBU|Pikachu}}'s route, the opponents are all Pokémon and all rounds are on ''Pokémon'' stages. Each round will start with the Pokémon chosen on the character select screen regardless of which one was active at the end of the previous round.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music
|-
|1||{{CharHead|Pikachu|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Pokémon Stadium]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Melee)}}''
|-
|2||{{CharHead|Jigglypuff|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||Pokémon Stadium||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Trainer Battle) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}}''
|-
|3||{{CharHead|Lucario|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Unova Pokémon League]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Trainer) - Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon}}''
|-
|4||{{CharHead|Incineroar|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Kalos Pokémon League]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Elite Four) / Battle! (Solgaleo/Lunala)}}''
|-
|5||{{CharHead|Greninja|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Champion) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}}''
|-
|6||{{head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} ({{head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}) Opposite-gender {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}||Pokémon Stadium 2||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|The Battle at the Summit!}}''
|-
|colspan="4"|[[Bonus Stage]]
|-
|Final||{{CharHead|Mewtwo|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, then {{SSBU|Master Hand}}||{{SSBU|Final Destination}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}'' <small>(Mewtwo)</small><br>''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Hand}}'' <small>(Master Hand)</small>
|}

Note: Items are disabled in every round.

Completing Classic Mode as Pokémon Trainer has ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Brawl)}}'' accompanying the credits that roll every time the player finishes a Classic route, with the selected Pokémon playable during the credits minigame rather than the actual Trainer.

===Appearances in other Classic Mode routes===
Squirtle appears as an opponent in certain other fighters' Classic Mode routes. However, many routes feature Squirtle without its Pokémon Trainer, meaning it can't use [[Pokémon Change]]. The list below only lists the routes where Squirtle appears on its own:

*{{SSBU|Mario}}
*{{SSBU|Dark Samus}}
*{{SSBU|Pichu}}
*{{SSBU|Toon Link}}
*{{SSBU|Wolf}}
*{{SSBU|Greninja}}
{{clr}}

==Role in [[World of Light]]==
[[File:WoL-33-34-35PokemonTrainer.jpg|thumb|Finding Pokémon Trainer in World of Light|left]]
The male {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} was among the fighters that were summoned to fight against the army of [[Master Hand]]s, and he brought his three Pokémon with him, including Squirtle.

Squirtle was sent out by Pokémon Trainer, along with {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}, shortly before [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. Under Pokémon Trainer's command, Squirtle used [[Water Gun]] in an attempt to fight the beams of light, but this attempt failed. Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard were all vaporized and placed under Galeem's imprisonment along with the other fighters, excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}.

Pokémon Trainer can be found at the southeast near the maze that resembles [[Pac-Maze]]. Defeating him allows access to all three Pokémon.
{{clrl}}

===Fighter Battle===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
!style="width:5%;"|No.
!style="width:5%;"|Image
!Name
!Type
!Power
!Stage
!Music
|-
|33-35
|[[File:Pokémon Trainer SSBU.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}} <center>{{color|#dc1029|Attack}}</center>
|7,500
|{{SSBU|Battlefield}} ([[Ω form]])
|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Brawl)}}''
|}
{{clr}}

==[[Spirit]]==
Squirtle's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Pokémon Trainer, along with Ivysaur's and Charizard's if they already haven't been obtained. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Pokémon Trainer has been unlocked. Unlocking Pokémon Trainer in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Its fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with its artwork in ''Ultimate''.

<center>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Squirtle.png|414. '''''Squirtle'''''
</gallery>
</center>

==In Spirit Battles==
===As the main opponent===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=1|Inspiration
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! style="width:5%;"|Type
! style="width:5%;"|Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
! Character
|-
|37
|{{SpiritTableName|Koopa Troopa|link=y|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,700
|[[Golden Plains]]
|•Defense ↑<br>•Item Tidal Wave<br>•Item: [[Green Shell]]
|•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•Certain items will appear in large numbers<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme - New Super Mario Bros.}}
|
|-
|55
|{{SpiritTableName|Boom Boom|size=64}}
|''Super Mario'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|4,400
|[[Unova Pokémon League]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch<br>•The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fortress Boss - Super Mario Bros. 3}}
|
|-
|86
|{{SpiritTableName|Standard Kart|size=64}}
|''Mario Kart'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|2,100
|[[Figure-8 Circuit]]
|•Item: [[Green Shell]]
|•The enemy favors side specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Circuit - Super Mario Kart}}
|[[Koopa Troopa]]
|-
|157
|{{SpiritTableName|Ellie|size=64}}
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,100
|[[Jungle Japes]]
|N/A
|•The enemy favors neutral specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Snakey Chantey}}
|
|-
|254
|{{SpiritTableName|Fishman|size=64}}
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,600
|[[Pirate Ship]]
|•Hazard: Left Is Right, Right Is Left<br>•Buoyancy Reduced
|•You can't swim<br>•Left and right controls will suddenly reverse after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|The Great Sea / Menu Select}}
|
|-
|303
|{{SpiritTableName|Toadies|size=64}}
|''Yoshi'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|4,200
|{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}
|N/A
|•The enemy's throws have increased power<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rocket Belt]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Flower Field}}
|
|-
|333
|{{SpiritTableName|Kine|size=64}}
|''Kirby'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,600
|[[Wuhu Island]] (Rocks at sea)
|•Buoyancy Reduced
|•You can't swim<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Freezie]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Kirby Retro Medley}} (Float Islands)
|
|-
|423
|{{SpiritTableName|Blastoise|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,100
|[[Delfino Plaza]]
|•Defense ↑
|•The enemy has increased defense<br>•The enemy is giant<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Super Scope]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (Brawl)}}
|
|-
|434
|{{SpiritTableName|Psyduck|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,800
|[[Saffron City]]
|•Hazard: Screen Flip
|•The screen will suddenly flip after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (64)}}
|
|-
|472
|{{SpiritTableName|Wooper|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,600
|[[Garden of Hope]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Earthquake
|•Periodic earthquakes will shake the stage after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley}}
|
|-
|496
|{{SpiritTableName|Kyogre|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,100
|[[Great Bay]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Kyogre)<br>•The enemy is giant
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Victory Road - Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire}}
|
|-
|503
|{{SpiritTableName|Piplup|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,100
|[[Garden of Hope]] (hazards off)
|N/A
|•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Wild Pokémon) - Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl}}
|
|-
|515
|{{SpiritTableName|Manaphy|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|13,300
|[[Kalos Pokémon League]] (Flood Chamber (Legendary) only)
|•Move Speed ↓<br>•Jump Power ↓
|•You have reduced jump power<br>•You have reduced move speed
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar}}
|
|-
|521
|{{SpiritTableName|Oshawott|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,600
|[[Tortimer Island]]
|N/A
|•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Oshawott)<br>•The enemy has increased attack power when badly damaged
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Route 23 - Pokémon Black 2 / Pokémon White 2}}
|
|-
|786
|{{SpiritTableName|Chao|link=y|size=64}}
|''Sonic The Hedgehog'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|2,100
|[[Windy Hill Zone]]
|•Item: [[Food]]
|•The enemy becomes more powerful after eating<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Escape from the City}}
|
|-
|804
|{{SpiritTableName|Blue Pikmin|customname=[[Pikmin (species)|Blue Pikmin]]|size=64}}
|''Pikmin'' Series
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Squirtle}} Team {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×12 (10 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,000
|[[Distant Planet]] (Raining)
|N/A
|•The enemy's ice and water attacks have increased power<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:30)<br>•Water and ice attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Main Theme - Pikmin (Original)}}
|
|-
|818
|{{SpiritTableName|Iridescent Glint Beetle|link=y|size=64}}
|''Pikmin'' Series
|•Gold {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (50 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|4,400
|[[Distant Planet]]
|N/A
|•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:00)<br>•The enemy tends to avoid conflict
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Forest of Hope}}
|
|-
|1,038
|{{SpiritTableName|Jelfonzo|size=64}}
|''Splatoon'' Series
|•Clear {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|1,700
|[[Saffron City]]
|N/A
|•The enemy is invisible
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Don't Slip}}
|
|-
|1,273
|{{SpiritTableName|Eddy|size=64}}
|''Fluidity: Spin Cycle'' {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Hydroventure: Spin Cycle'' {{Flag|PAL}}
|•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,600
|[[Hanenbow]]
|•Hazard: Screen Flip
|•The screen will suddenly flip after a little while
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Electroplankton (Remix)}}
|
|-
|1,523
|{{SpiritTableName|Terapagos|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•Giant Gold {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•Giant Metal {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|9,400
|[[Fountain of Dreams]]
|•Sudden Final Smash
|•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash when the enemy's at high damage<br>•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Champion) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}}
|Squirtle: {{iw|bulbapedia|Terapagos}}<br>Giant Metal: Terapagos (Terastal form)<br>Giant Gold: Terapagos (Stellar form)
|}

===As a minion===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=1|Inspiration
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! style="width:5%;"|Type
! style="width:5%;"|Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
! Character
|-
|700
|{{SpiritTableName|Turtle Bridge|size=64}}
|''Game & Watch'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px}}<br>•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}<br>•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Morton]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Morton}}<br>•{{SSBU|Bowser}} {{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|1,700
|[[Flat Zone X]] (hazards off)
|N/A
|•The enemy favors back air attacks
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Game & Watch|Flat Zone}}
|[[mariowiki:Turtle Bridge|Turtle]]
|-
|791
|{{SpiritTableName|Cream & Cheese|customname=[[Cream]] & Cheese|size=64}}
|''Sonic The Hedgehog'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Isabelle}} {{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|3,500
|[[Green Hill Zone]]
|•Hazard: Low Gravity
|•Gravity is reduced<br>•The enemy takes less damage while in the air
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Rooftop Run}}
|[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Cheese Cheese]
|-
|948
|{{SpiritTableName|Ghosts|link=y|size=64}}
|''PAC-MAN'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} {{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pac-Man}} {{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|3,500
|[[Pac-Land]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Ghosts)
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pac-Man|PAC-MAN}}
|[https://pacman.fandom.com/wiki/Inky Inky]
|-
|1,369
|{{SpiritTableName|Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•Bunny {{SSBU|Incineroar}} {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,600
|[[Onett]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•The enemy has increased attack power when badly damaged<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Lip's Stick]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}}
|{{pkmn|Sobble}}
|-
|1,524
|{{SpiritTableName|Sprigatito, Fuecoco, & Quaxly|size=64}}
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Ivysaur}} {{Head|Ivysaur|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,700
|[[Delfino Plaza]] (Courtyard)
|N/A
|•The enemy favors side specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Trainer) - Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon}}
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Quaxly}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Squirtle amiibo.png|Squirtle's [[amiibo]].
SSBU Pokémon Trainer Number.png|Squirtle in Pokémon Trainer's fighter card.
Pokémon Smash Bros.png|Artwork of all playable Pokémon characters and Poké Ball Pokémon, as posted by the official Pokémon Twitter account.
SSBUWebsitePokémonTrainer2.jpg|Squirtle taunting on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}.
SSBUWebsitePokémonTrainer4.jpg|With {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBU|Charizard}}, and a [[Burrowing Snagret]] on [[The Great Cave Offensive]].
SSBUWebsitePokémonTrainer5.jpg|With Ivysaur and Charizard on [[Skyworld]].
SSBUWebsiteInkling3.jpg|Attacking {{SSBU|Inkling}} with [[Water Gun]] on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
SSBUWebsiteIsabelle1.jpg|Squirtle getting splashed by {{SSBU|Isabelle}} on [[Delfino Plaza]].
SSBUWebsiteLucario4.jpg|Struck by {{SSBU|Lucario}} on the [[Bridge of Eldin]].
SSBUWebsitePikachu5.jpg|With Ivysaur and a giant golden {{SSBU|Pikachu}} on Pokémon Stadium 2.
SSBU challenge image 110.png|Walking on [[Wuhu Island]] with {{SSBU|Mario}}, {{SSBU|Shulk}}, and two {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}s.
</gallery>

===Fighter Showcase Video===
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==Trivia==
*Despite being a Water-type Pokémon with swimming capabilities in the ''Pokémon'' series, Squirtle can [[drown]] in water like every other character. The same is also true for {{SSBU|Greninja}}.
*Squirtle and {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} are the only characters not to have an announcer voice clip by Xander Mobus.
*In [[World of Light]], Squirtle is one of the few fighters who is not affiliated with [[Dharkon]] in any way, as all of its encounters as itself or as a puppet fighter are all in association with [[Galeem]]. Ivysaur, {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Roy}}, {{SSBU|Olimar}}, {{SSBU|Toon Link}}, {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Little Mac}}, {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}, and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} all share this distinction as well.
*Squirtle is one of the few characters in the entire roster to have different facial expressions when attempting different types of grabs, being its standing and dash grabs (a happy expression) vs. its pivot grab (an angry expression). 
**Others include {{SSBU|Pikachu}} and {{SSBU|King Dedede}} (standing vs. dash vs. pivot).
***However, Squirtle's differing expressions occur during the grab attempt, whereas the others' expressions are after their grabs are whiffed.

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