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Cards/Squirtle
Squirtle card from the Crimson Blaze set
Illustration by Naoki Saito. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Squirtle

A sturdy basic water starter with simple damage output.

Water70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Squirtle has 70 hit points and costs one Water energy to play.

It uses the Tail Whap attack for 40 damage by spending one Water and one Colorless energy.

Signature attack

Tail Whap

No game text. (40 damage)

The card relies on a straightforward attack that deals 40 damage without any complex conditions. This makes it easy for younger players to understand how to deal damage in the early game.

Attacks

WC
Tail Whap40

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks focused on Water type Pokemon and basic strategies. It is suitable for beginners who want to keep things simple.

Strengths
  • Simple attack
  • Basic stage
  • Easy energy cost
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning
  • Low hit points
  • No extra effects
Pro tip

Use this card to deal early damage before your opponent can set up stronger attacks.

From the Pokédex

Squirtle is known for retracting its head into its shell when it feels threatened.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that Lightning type attacks will deal double damage to Squirtle during play.

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