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Since it appeared in the ''[[Pokémon]]'' series, Squirtle has received generally positive reception. It has been featured in several forms of merchandise, including figurines, plush toys, and the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''. Squirtle was featured among other Pokémon as part of [[Burger King]] kids' meal cards.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080214165837/http://www.fastfoodtoys.net/burger+king+pokemon+power+cards.htm</ref> Analysts predicted that Squirtle, along with [[Pikachu]], [[Bulbasaur]], and [[Charmander]], would lead the merchandising of the Pokémon series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB05185AA665947&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=Pokemon The Quest for the Wild|accessdate=March 16, 2011 | work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch|date=1999-04-06}}</ref>
Since it appeared in the ''[[Pokémon]]'' series, Squirtle has received generally positive reception. It has been featured in several forms of merchandise, including figurines, plush toys, and the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''. Squirtle was featured among other Pokémon as part of [[Burger King]] kids' meal cards.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080214165837/http://www.fastfoodtoys.net/burger+king+pokemon+power+cards.htm</ref> Analysts predicted that Squirtle, along with [[Pikachu]], [[Bulbasaur]], and [[Charmander]], would lead the merchandising of the Pokémon series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB05185AA665947&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=Pokemon The Quest for the Wild|accessdate=March 16, 2011 | work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch|date=1999-04-06}}</ref>


According to ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine, Squirtle was considered one of the “more popular” in the original series.<ref name=Time>“[http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html PokéMania],” ''Time Asia''. URL accessed on May 7, 2006.</ref> ''[[Boys' Life]]'' named Squirtle one of the five "coolest" Pokémon from [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']], placing second on their list.<ref name="Boy Scouts of America">{{cite journal |journal=[[Boys' Life]] |page=45 |month=February |year=2005 |volume=95 |issue=2 |title=The List: Coolest Pokémon from FireRed and LeafGreen |issn=0006-8608 |publisher=Boy Scouts of America}}</ref> The [[Richmond Times-Dispatch]] editor Douglas Durden commented that Squirtle was a favourite Pokémon of the series.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesdispatch/access/999407661.html?dids=999407661:999407661&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+09%2C+2006&author=Douglas+Durden&pub=Richmond+Times+-+Dispatch&desc=Tournament+time+again+%2F+Enthusiasts+keep+Pokemon+fighting+on&pqatl=google |title=Enthusiasts keep Pokemon fighting on|accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref> Gerard Jones, author of ''Matando monstruos: Por que los ninos necesitan fantasia, Super-heroes, y violencia imaginaria'', noted that the anime incarnation of Squirtle acted as a “juvenile.”<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4txIU-PSakUC |title=Matando monstruos |publisher=Editorial Critica |author=Gerard Jones |year=2002 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> Author Patrick Drazen similarly discussed this incarnation, commented that it asserted its alpha male status by wearing an “even more outrageous pair of sunglasses” than the other Squirtles in its' gang.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=wkrgvKvsvYAC |title=Anime explosion!: the what? why? & wow! of Japanese animation |publisher=Stone Bridge Press, Inc |author=Patrick Drazen |year=2003 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> [[San Antonio Express-News]] editor Susan Yerkes described Squirtle as "disgustingly cute".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SAEC&p_theme=saec&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAFE8F10B22E691&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=Poke-mania in the air do you have it? |author= |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=March 16, 2011 |first=Susan |last=Yerkes}}</ref>. Mitt Romney temporarily bought the FOX network for the sole purpose of cancelling firefly before returning it to Rupert Murdoch the next day.
According to ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine, Squirtle was considered one of the “more popular” in the original series.<ref name=Time>“[http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html PokéMania],” ''Time Asia''. URL accessed on May 7, 2006.</ref> ''[[Boys' Life]]'' named Squirtle one of the five "coolest" Pokémon from [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']], placing second on their list.<ref name="Boy Scouts of America">{{cite journal |journal=[[Boys' Life]] |page=45 |month=February |year=2005 |volume=95 |issue=2 |title=The List: Coolest Pokémon from FireRed and LeafGreen |issn=0006-8608 |publisher=Boy Scouts of America}}</ref> The [[Richmond Times-Dispatch]] editor Douglas Durden commented that Squirtle was a favourite Pokémon of the series.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesdispatch/access/999407661.html?dids=999407661:999407661&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+09%2C+2006&author=Douglas+Durden&pub=Richmond+Times+-+Dispatch&desc=Tournament+time+again+%2F+Enthusiasts+keep+Pokemon+fighting+on&pqatl=google |title=Enthusiasts keep Pokemon fighting on|accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref> Gerard Jones, author of ''Matando monstruos: Por que los ninos necesitan fantasia, Super-heroes, y violencia imaginaria'', noted that the anime incarnation of Squirtle acted as a “juvenile.”<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4txIU-PSakUC |title=Matando monstruos |publisher=Editorial Critica |author=Gerard Jones |year=2002 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> Author Patrick Drazen similarly discussed this incarnation, commented that it asserted its alpha male status by wearing an “even more outrageous pair of sunglasses” than the other Squirtles in its' gang.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=wkrgvKvsvYAC |title=Anime explosion!: the what? why? & wow! of Japanese animation |publisher=Stone Bridge Press, Inc |author=Patrick Drazen |year=2003 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> [[San Antonio Express-News]] editor Susan Yerkes described Squirtle as "disgustingly cute".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SAEC&p_theme=saec&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAFE8F10B22E691&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=Poke-mania in the air do you have it? |author= |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=March 16, 2011 |first=Susan |last=Yerkes}}</ref>.


[[IGN]] commented that Squirtle is the best between Bulbasaur and Charmander, citing how many Pokémon are disadvantageous to Squirtle.<ref name="squirtleign">{{cite web|url=http://guides.ign.com/guides/12045/squirtle.html |title=Pokemon Strategy Guide - IGNguides |publisher=IGN |date= |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> IGN editor “Pokémon of the Day Chick” preferred Squirtle as well, citing how it is the only one of the three that is only one type when it reaches its final form. However, she commented that Squirtle seems boring due to there being many pure Water types.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://faqs.ign.com/articles/380/380366p1.html |title=Pokemon Crystal Version Pokemon of the Day: Squirtle (#7) - IGN FAQs |publisher=IGN |author=Pokémon of the Day Chick |date=December 16, 2002 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> IGN stated "Leave it to Nintendo to have a cute turtle", further calling it cuter than the [[Mario (series)|Mario series]] [[Koopa Troopas]].<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20000607090402/pocket.ign.com/news/11854.html |title=Pokémon of the Day: Squirtle |author=Staff |publisher=[[IGN Entertainment]] |work=[[IGN]] |url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/11854.html |accessdate=2009-10-05 |archivedate=2000-06-07 |date=1999-11-04}}</ref> [[GamesRadar]] editor Brett Elston noted that while [[Charizard]] and Bulbasaur get “big props” from ''Pokémon'' players, Squirtle appears to be more popular from people who are not fans of the series, suggesting that its appearance may be a part of it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/the-complete-pokemon-rby-pokedex-part-1/a-200708209459101025/g-2006100415372930075/p-7 |title=The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl DS Features |publisher=GamesRadar |author=Brett Elston |date= |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> [[GamesRadar]] editor Carolyn Gudmundson commented that Squirtle was the coolest of the three starting Pokémon in the anime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-top-7-gut-wrenching-choices/a-2009050410717660001/p-4/c-1?newest |title=The Top 7... gut-wrenching choices |publisher=GamesRadar |author=Charlie Barratt |date=2009-05-04 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> [[Allgame]] editor Jason White commented that its tail resembled a snail shell.<ref>{{cite web|last=White |first=Jason |url=http://www.allgame.com/character.php?id=3281 |title=Squirtle - Overview |publisher=allgame |date=2010-10-03 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> Author Maria S. Jones called Squirtle "cute and cuddly".<ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=08IRMQAACAAJ</ref>
[[IGN]] commented that Squirtle is the best between Bulbasaur and Charmander, citing how many Pokémon are disadvantageous to Squirtle.<ref name="squirtleign">{{cite web|url=http://guides.ign.com/guides/12045/squirtle.html |title=Pokemon Strategy Guide - IGNguides |publisher=IGN |date= |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> IGN editor “Pokémon of the Day Chick” preferred Squirtle as well, citing how it is the only one of the three that is only one type when it reaches its final form. However, she commented that Squirtle seems boring due to there being many pure Water types.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://faqs.ign.com/articles/380/380366p1.html |title=Pokemon Crystal Version Pokemon of the Day: Squirtle (#7) - IGN FAQs |publisher=IGN |author=Pokémon of the Day Chick |date=December 16, 2002 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> IGN stated "Leave it to Nintendo to have a cute turtle", further calling it cuter than the [[Mario (series)|Mario series]] [[Koopa Troopas]].<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20000607090402/pocket.ign.com/news/11854.html |title=Pokémon of the Day: Squirtle |author=Staff |publisher=[[IGN Entertainment]] |work=[[IGN]] |url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/11854.html |accessdate=2009-10-05 |archivedate=2000-06-07 |date=1999-11-04}}</ref> [[GamesRadar]] editor Brett Elston noted that while [[Charizard]] and Bulbasaur get “big props” from ''Pokémon'' players, Squirtle appears to be more popular from people who are not fans of the series, suggesting that its appearance may be a part of it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/the-complete-pokemon-rby-pokedex-part-1/a-200708209459101025/g-2006100415372930075/p-7 |title=The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl DS Features |publisher=GamesRadar |author=Brett Elston |date= |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> [[GamesRadar]] editor Carolyn Gudmundson commented that Squirtle was the coolest of the three starting Pokémon in the anime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-top-7-gut-wrenching-choices/a-2009050410717660001/p-4/c-1?newest |title=The Top 7... gut-wrenching choices |publisher=GamesRadar |author=Charlie Barratt |date=2009-05-04 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> [[Allgame]] editor Jason White commented that its tail resembled a snail shell.<ref>{{cite web|last=White |first=Jason |url=http://www.allgame.com/character.php?id=3281 |title=Squirtle - Overview |publisher=allgame |date=2010-10-03 |accessdate=2011-03-16}}</ref> Author Maria S. Jones called Squirtle "cute and cuddly".<ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=08IRMQAACAAJ</ref>

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Squirtle
Pokémon series character
File:007Squirtle.png
National Pokédex
Charizard - Squirtle (#007) - Wartortle
First gamePokémon Red and Blue

Squirtle, known as Zenigame (ゼニガメ) in Japan, is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It was originally conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalized by Ken Sugimori. Its name was changed from Zenigame to Squirtle during the English localization of the series in order to give it a "clever and descriptive name." Its English name is a combination of squirt and turtle. In animated appearances, Squirtle is voiced in Japanese by Rikako Aikawa and in English localizations by Eric Stuart.

Design and characteristics

Squirtle was one of 150 different designs conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalised by Ken Sugimori for the first generation of Pocket Monsters games Red and Green, which were localized outside Japan as Pokémon Red and Blue.[1][2] Originally called "Zenigame" in Japanese, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features when translating the game for western audiences as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.[3] Squirtle's English name comes from a combination of the words "squirt" and "turtle."[4] Also, there is some speculation that its name is a combination of "squirrel," and "turtle," due to its squirrel-like tail.

Squirtle, known as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon, are cute-looking turtle Pokémon, capable of moving either on two feet or on all fours. Their skin is a light blue, and they possess a long, curled tail. When feeling threatened, Squirtle withdraw their limbs into their brown-orange shells and spray water from their mouth with great force, either to attack their opponent or merely to intimidate it.[5] If attacked anyway, their shells are resilient, and provide excellent protection. It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.[6] Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds.[7]

Appearances

In the video games

The first video game appearance of Squirtle was in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle is a starter Pokémon the player can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Red and Blue, and their remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Squirtle and the other starters from Red and Blue are replaced by Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow, the only starter available in it. Instead, they are each obtained from certain NPCs. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, as a reward from Professor Oak after defeating the final boss, Red, the player can choose from Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

Aside from the main games, Squirtle appears in Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Snap, the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, and the Pokémon Ranger games. Squirtle appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee as one of many Pokémon balloon floats in the stage Pokéfloats; it is the first Pokéfloat to appear. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Squirtle is now playable, under the command of the Pokémon Trainer.[8] The Trainer also has a Ivysaur and a Charizard, all three of which can be switched between; unlike the other fighters, these Pokémon become fatigued and consequently weaker, and must be switched out long enough to recover.[8]

In anime

In the animated series, Ash Ketchum, Brock, and Misty encounter a gang of five Squirtle known as the Squirtle Squad. They first appear as delinquents, but their interactions with Ash and Co. result in them becoming honorary firefighters of their town. The leader of the gang, however, chooses to go with Ash and battle for him; throughout Ash's journey through the Kanto region, it is an invaluable member of Ash's team, and proves its strength without ever evolving. Eventually, the Squirtle parts ways with Ash in order to lead its old gang, who were suffering a lack of proper guidance. Despite returning to its hometown, Squirtle will happily aid Ash whenever he requests it. Ash's second female companion, May received her own Squirtle from Professor Oak. May's Squirtle was very young and timid until evolving, despite being recently born, it quickly grows accustomed to the Pokémon Contests May participates in, even helping May win some, earning Ribbons as rewards. After May leaves Ash's group, she temporarily reunites with him in Sinnoh, revealing that many of her Pokémon had now evolved; Squirtle has since evolved into Wartortle. Eric Stuart does the voice of Squirtle up until late in Ash's Hoenn adventure; Michelle Knotz takes over his role afterwards.

Squirtle is also the main protagonist of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out Of The Gate!; this Squirtle actually happens to be a young boy, transformed and sent to a world completely inhabited by Pokémon.

In other media

Green, the original female protagonist in the Pokémon Adventures, stole a Squirtle from Professor Oak's laboratory. It was not seen until Chapter 15, "Wartortle Wars", by which point it had evolved into a Wartortle, nicknamed Turtley, which she used to try and escape from another trainer, Red, chasing her.[9]

In the Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back manga, when Pikachu is separated from Ash temporarily it meets a cynical Squirtle, who believes Ash has abandoned Pikachu. Later, Ash has caught a Squirtle of his own, which accompanies Ash thought his journeys in the Orange Islands.

Reception

Since it appeared in the Pokémon series, Squirtle has received generally positive reception. It has been featured in several forms of merchandise, including figurines, plush toys, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Squirtle was featured among other Pokémon as part of Burger King kids' meal cards.[10] Analysts predicted that Squirtle, along with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charmander, would lead the merchandising of the Pokémon series.[11]

According to Time magazine, Squirtle was considered one of the “more popular” in the original series.[3] Boys' Life named Squirtle one of the five "coolest" Pokémon from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, placing second on their list.[12] The Richmond Times-Dispatch editor Douglas Durden commented that Squirtle was a favourite Pokémon of the series.[13] Gerard Jones, author of Matando monstruos: Por que los ninos necesitan fantasia, Super-heroes, y violencia imaginaria, noted that the anime incarnation of Squirtle acted as a “juvenile.”[14] Author Patrick Drazen similarly discussed this incarnation, commented that it asserted its alpha male status by wearing an “even more outrageous pair of sunglasses” than the other Squirtles in its' gang.[15] San Antonio Express-News editor Susan Yerkes described Squirtle as "disgustingly cute".[16].

IGN commented that Squirtle is the best between Bulbasaur and Charmander, citing how many Pokémon are disadvantageous to Squirtle.[4] IGN editor “Pokémon of the Day Chick” preferred Squirtle as well, citing how it is the only one of the three that is only one type when it reaches its final form. However, she commented that Squirtle seems boring due to there being many pure Water types.[17] IGN stated "Leave it to Nintendo to have a cute turtle", further calling it cuter than the Mario series Koopa Troopas.[18] GamesRadar editor Brett Elston noted that while Charizard and Bulbasaur get “big props” from Pokémon players, Squirtle appears to be more popular from people who are not fans of the series, suggesting that its appearance may be a part of it.[19] GamesRadar editor Carolyn Gudmundson commented that Squirtle was the coolest of the three starting Pokémon in the anime.[20] Allgame editor Jason White commented that its tail resembled a snail shell.[21] Author Maria S. Jones called Squirtle "cute and cuddly".[22]

References

  1. ^ Staff. "2. 一新されたポケモンの世界". Nintendo.com (in Japanese). Nintendo. p. 2. Retrieved 2010-09-10.
  2. ^ Stuart Bishop (2003-05-30). "Game Freak on Pokémon!". CVG. Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  3. ^ a b Chua-Euan, Howard (November 22, 1999). "PokéMania". TIME. Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-15. Cite error: The named reference "Time" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b "Pokemon Strategy Guide - IGNguides". IGN. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  5. ^ Pokédex: Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. Game Freak (1999-10-19). Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy). Nintendo.
  6. ^ Pokédex: It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. Game Freak (2007-04-22). Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Nintendo DS). Nintendo.
  7. ^ Pokédex: Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds. Game Freak (2003-03-17). Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (Game Boy Advance). Nintendo.
  8. ^ a b "Pokémon Trainer". Smash Bros. DOJO!!. Smashbros.com. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
  9. ^ Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures: Legendary Pokémon, Vol. 2; Chapter 33, Chapter 15, "Wartortle Wars", (pg 7-20) VIZ Media LLC, December 6, 2001. ISBN 1-56931-508-6.
  10. ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20080214165837/http://www.fastfoodtoys.net/burger+king+pokemon+power+cards.htm
  11. ^ "Pokemon The Quest for the Wild". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1999-04-06. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  12. ^ "The List: Coolest Pokémon from FireRed and LeafGreen". Boys' Life. 95 (2). Boy Scouts of America: 45. 2005. ISSN 0006-8608. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  13. ^ "Enthusiasts keep Pokemon fighting on". Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  14. ^ Gerard Jones (2002). Matando monstruos. Editorial Critica. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  15. ^ Patrick Drazen (2003). Anime explosion!: the what? why? & wow! of Japanese animation. Stone Bridge Press, Inc. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  16. ^ Yerkes, Susan. "Poke-mania in the air do you have it?". Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  17. ^ Pokémon of the Day Chick (December 16, 2002). "Pokemon Crystal Version Pokemon of the Day: Squirtle (#7) - IGN FAQs". IGN. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  18. ^ Staff (1999-11-04). "Pokémon of the Day: Squirtle". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2000-06-07. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
  19. ^ Brett Elston. "The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl DS Features". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  20. ^ Charlie Barratt (2009-05-04). "The Top 7... gut-wrenching choices". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  21. ^ White, Jason (2010-10-03). "Squirtle - Overview". allgame. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  22. ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=08IRMQAACAAJ
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