Squirtle

HP

90

Physical ATK

×0.96

Special ATK

×0.97

Defense

65

Special defense

64

Speed

96

Physical and special attacks use different attack factors. Defense and special defense affect the matching incoming damage category; they are not flat percentages of damage blocked. Speed is the game’s base movement value.

A practical Water toolkit to grow into

We would shortlist Squirtle for learning range with later slow and personal regeneration options. Its attack factors are nearly even; the Water card behaviors are the main attraction.

Aqua Ring takes active time before it is bonded, and it does not heal teammates. Do not stop dealing damage just because a sustain card appeared.

Our recommendation combines this partner’s move options and base stats with the records available. These saved boards predate the expanded move pool; they show recorded runs, not win rates or a current-patch build test. Browse the records →

These are priorities and alternatives, not three attacks you receive or fire together. The selected slot keeps casting; existing projectiles, placed fields and temporary buffs can remain after switching. Bonds let several moves keep casting from one selected group.

A buff cast adds a stack rather than instantly granting the maximum bonus. Refresh it, return to damage before it expires, or combine it with damage in a Bond. It affects your player, not the whole team. Do not pass up a useful damage upgrade just to complete this list.

Opening damage

Water Gun

special · Water

Build the default projectile. Power covers its Scald evolution requirement.

ScaldLv. 5 Water Gun + Power

Slowing alternative

Bubble

special · Water

A slowing spread is worth trying when approaching enemies, rather than one nearest target, are the immediate problem.

SurfLv. 5 Bubble + Sprint

Personal sustain

Aqua Ring

buff · Water

Use it after damage is stable. Before Bonds, refresh deliberately and return to the attack rather than expecting both to run.

Upgrade order

1. Level Water Gun so the opening clears a path.
2. Choose Power for Water Gun or Sprint for Bubble according to the main attack.
3. Then add Aqua Ring and consider a Bond that keeps damage and sustain in one selected group.

If the cards do not cooperate: If regeneration is late, keep the main attack levelled and take available survival upgrades. Do not base the whole run on a card that has not appeared.

We would use Squirtle at range, adding control when needed. Each teammate still needs a personal answer to incoming damage; Aqua Ring belongs to Squirtle.

Charmander

Consider Ember →

Charmander supplies another ranged type. Avoid both players changing to buff-only slots at the same time.

Bulbasaur

Consider Vine Whip →

Bulbasaur can cover close pressure while Squirtle uses a projectile or slowing route.

Kanto pairings to try, not an all-roster co-op ranking or a tested best team. Each player manages their own active slot and buffs. A partner knowing a move does not mean it keeps casting throughout the run.

1. Check the selected icon

   Learning Bubble does not activate it automatically. Select it before expecting the slow spread.

2. Use sustain after escaping

   Regeneration helps recover; it does not make repeated contact a good trade.

3. Keep the Water bonus honest

   Damaging Water attacks get the bonus. Normal attacks and Aqua Ring do not.

These are the cards this partner can learn, including its default attack. They are choices, not a loadout you receive at once. An evolution requires the base move at its maximum level and the listed stat card; attack names alone do not imply extra effects such as healing.

Physical attacks 5

Tackle

Normal · Melee

Charges in an arc at everything in front of you.

Take DownLv. 5 Tackle + Vigor

Quick Attack

Normal · Dash

You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way.

Extreme SpeedLv. 5 Quick Attack + Sprint

Body Slam

Normal · Melee

A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal.

Giga ImpactLv. 5 Body Slam + Power

Substitute

Normal · Turret

A decoy that stays behind shooting for you.

Double TeamLv. 5 Substitute + Armor

Rapid Spin

Normal · Spin

You spin in place, hitting everything around you several times.

Tri AttackLv. 5 Rapid Spin + Sprint

Special attacks 7

Water GunDEFAULT

Water · Projectile

A piercing jet. Reliable at any range.

ScaldLv. 5 Water Gun + Power

Bubble

Water · Burst

A fan of bubbles that slows whatever they touch.

SurfLv. 5 Bubble + Sprint

Hydro Pump

Water · Beam

A slow but devastating water blast.

Hydro CannonLv. 5 Hydro Pump + Power

Hyper Voice

Normal · Burst

A sound wave that spreads in every direction.

UproarLv. 5 Hyper Voice + Reflexes

Bubble Beam

Water · Spray

A short fan of bubbles that slows.

Aqua TailLv. 5 Bubble Beam + Power

Hyper Beam

Normal · Charge

Charges for a moment and fires a huge beam that pierces everything.

Prismatic LaserLv. 5 Hyper Beam + Power

Whirlpool

Water · Vortex

A whirlpool that drags enemies into its center and keeps damaging them.

BrineLv. 5 Whirlpool + Synthesis

Buff cards 5

Swords Dance

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds (physical) ATTACK while active.

Nasty Plot

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPECIAL ATTACK while active.

Agility

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active.

Harden

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active.

Aqua Ring

Water · Buff

Deals no damage: builds health REGENERATION.

Squirtle is one of the starter partners. Squirtle belongs to the Kanto collection and has common rarity. Check the Kanto pool when choosing a regional Gacha pull; a pull does not guarantee a specific species. Compare Gacha pools and pity rules →

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