Squirtle - Pokemon - Generation I

Squirtle (Japanese: ゼニガメ Zenigame) is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Wartortle starting at Level 16, which evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36. Along with Bulbasaur and Charmander, Squirtle is one of the three starter Pokemon of Kanto available at the beginning of Pokemon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed and Leafgreen. Squirtle is a small reptilian Pokemon that resembles a light-blue turtle . While it typically walks on its two short legs, it has been shown to run on all fours in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It has large, purplish or reddish eyes and a slightly hooked upper lip. Each of its hands and feet have three pointed digits. The end of its long tail curls inward. Its body is encased by a tough shell that forms and hardens after birth. This shell is brown on the top, pale yellow on the bottom, and has a thick white ridge between the two halves. Squirtle's shell is a useful tool. It can withdraw into the shell for protection or to sleep. The grooved,