Squirtle Weaknesses
Squirtle takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Squirtle matchup.
Squirtle Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Squirtle takes reduced damage from them.
Best Squirtle Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Squirtle for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Squirtle
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Squirtle.
Squirtle Weakness Q&A
- What is Squirtle weak to?
- Squirtle takes extra damage from Grass (2×) and Electric (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Squirtle resist?
- Squirtle takes reduced damage from Steel (½×), Fire (½×), Water (½×), and Ice (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Squirtle?
- Strong Grass and Electric attackers like Kartana, Zekrom, and Iron Hands beat Squirtle — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.