# Squirtle - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Squirtle in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Squirtle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Squirtle
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Shell Smash**: 95.501%
- **Tera Blast**: 85.620%
- **Substitute**: 80.283%
- **Hydro Pump**: 60.701%
- **Surf**: 34.412%
- **Ice Beam**: 22.002%
- **Aqua Jet**: 5.904%
- **Other**: 15.576%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 99.991%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.009%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 87.521%
- **White Herb**: 12.389%
- **Other**: 0.091%

## Common Teammates
- **Foongus**: 55.256%
- **Gible**: 52.604%
- **Minccino**: 51.717%
- **Cottonee**: 51.696%
- **Gothita**: 51.687%
- **Diglett-Alola**: 24.783%

## FAQ for Squirtle in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Squirtle?
The most common moves for Squirtle are Shell Smash, Tera Blast, Substitute, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Squirtle?
Squirtle is frequently paired with Foongus, Gible, Minccino, Cottonee. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Squirtle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Squirtle?
The top build for Squirtle features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/196/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 80.353% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Squirtle?
Squirtle is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (99.991%) and the item **Eviolite** (87.521%).

### What is the most common role for Squirtle?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Squirtle often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Squirtle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 44 |
| Attack | 48 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 64 |
| Speed | 43 |
| **BST** | **314** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Squirtle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Squirtle) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Squirtle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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