Wartortle

Normal

Shiny

Where to catch it

12 games

Shiny CharmSparkling Power Lv. 3Lure

FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)

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Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Verified 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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Shiny: yes

Legends: Z-A

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Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · gamerguides.com
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Shiny: yes

Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk

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Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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Shiny: yes

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

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Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
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Shiny: yes

Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor

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Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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Shiny: yes

Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra

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Raid odds: Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Max LairRaid
Lv. 65 · Dynamax Adventure
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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Shiny: yes

Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

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Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Squirtle evolves at level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · rpgsite.net
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Shiny: yes

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level it up to level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Red/Blue (Virtual Console)

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Yellow (Virtual Console)

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

X/Y

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Wild odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
Friend Safari 1 in 819 (Friend Safari only)
Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Friend Safari — WaterWild
Lv. 30 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

HeartGold/SoulSilver

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192
Masuda method 1 in 1,638

Evolve SquirtleEvolution
Level 16.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

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