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SSB: Roster Rework Project | #33 - Squirtle

Fletchking-Team Dream

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Fighter Info :ultsquirtle:
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Name: Squirtle
Title: The Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Home: Kanto
Related Veterans: Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja & Incineroar
Related Newcomers: Rillaboom, Eevee, Gardevoir, Garchomp, Zoroark & Koraidon + Miraidon
Slot Sharers: Pokémon Trainer, Ivysaur & Charizard
Copy Ability: Water
Series: Pokémon
Debut: Pokémon Red & Blue
Voice Actor: Rikako Aikawa
Companies: Nintendo, Game Freak & The Pokémon Company


Statistics
Playstyle: Zone-Breaker + Bait & Punish
Attack: 5.5/10
Defense: 5/10
Speed: 6.5/10
Size: 4/10
Weight: 4/10
Combos: 5/10
K.O. Power: 4/10
Recovery: 3.5/10
Movement Options: Crawl, Super Dash (Surf), Double Jump & Wall Jump


Fighter Moveset
Normal :GCA:

Jab: Squirtle Strike - Squirtle starts with a punch and kick, fires a stream of bubbles and finishes with a quick tail frontflip. (Origin: None)
Dash: Skull Bash - Squirtle short jumps while charging forward in a short distance to perform a headbutt. (Origin: Pokémon Stadium)
F Tilt: Tail Swipe - Squirtle breifly crouches before swiping forward with his tail. This can be angled up or down. (Origin: S.S.B. Brawl)
U Tilt: Headbutt - Squirtle quickly short jumps in place, performing a swift leaping headbutt upward. (Origin: Pokémon Red & Blue)
D Tilt: Low Snapper - Squirtle quickly lunges forward in a short distance while crouching down, performing a low chomp. (Origin: None)


Smash :GCCN:
F Smash: Aqua Tail - Squirtle covers his tail in water and performs a frontflip to create a small wave. (Origin: Pokémon Diamond & Pearl)
U Smash: Scald - Squirtle looks straight upward, then fires a stream of boiling hot water into the air. (Origin: Pokémon Black & White 2)
D Smash: Icy Wind - Squirtle quickly goes into his shell and spins around to create a gale of freezing wind. (Origin: Pokémon Stadium 2)


Aerial :GCX:
N Air: Muddy Water - Squirtle goes in his shell, then spins around to cover himself in muddy water. (Origin: Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire)
F Air: Aqua Drill - Squirtle spins around in a drill-like motion while performing a dropkick, moving forward in the process. (Origin: None)
B Air: Aqua Jolt - Squirtle breifly thrusts straight backward with his tail, then spins himself around in a drill-eqsue motion. (Origin: None)
U Air: Aqua Flip - Squirtle quickly performs three backflips with his tail outstretched, rapidly swinging it in an upward arc. (Origin: None)
D Air: Aqua Saw - Squirtle rapidly performs five frontflips with his tail outstretched while he dives diagonally downwards. (Origin: None)


Grab ‘n’ Throws :GCZ:
Grab: Whirlpool - Squirtle outstretches his hands to create a votex of water to trap any nearby opponent. (Origin: Pokémon Stadium 2)
Pummel: Bubble - Squirtle uses his mouth to shoot a quick spray of three bubbles into the opponent's face. (Origin: Pokémon Stadium)
F Throw: Fling - Squirtle breifly lifts up the opponent with his tail and throws them straight forward. (Origin: Pokémon Diamond & Pearl)
B Throw: Fling - Squirtle breifly lifts up the opponent with his tail and quickly flings them backward. (Origin: Pokémon Diamond & Pearl)
U Throw: Dive - Squirtle dives in a puddle of water and jumps out of the water to with an uppercut. (Origin: Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire)
D Throw: Hail - Squirtle summons a cloud above the opponent, then burries them with a hailstorm. (Origin: Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire)


Specials :GCB:
Neutral Special: Water Gun
Squirtle shoots a medium blast of water from his mouth. He can repeatedly shoot multiple water blasts.
If "B" is held, Squirtle fills his mouth with water, then shoots out a spiraling stream of it across the stage.
(Origin: Pokémon Stadium)


Side Special: Rapid Spin
Squirtle retracts into his shell and rapidly spins around while inside of it, performing a quick multi-hit tackle.
This allows him to avoid counters and projectiles. Input backwards and he spins in place, spawning a vortex.
(Origin: Pokémon Stadium 2)


Up Special: Waterfall
Squirtle quickly jumps high into the air while surfing a torrent of water to drag any opponents along with him.
If Waterfall is used while surfing, he'll turn the wave into a makeshift surfboard, then rapidly perform backflips.
(Origin: Pokémon Stadium)


Down Special: Ice Punch
Squirtle covers one of his hands in ice and performs a charging punch, leaving behind a trail of slippery ice.
Press "A" afterwards to perform a quick icicle uppercut. If used in mid-air, Squirtle performs a diving punch.
(Origin: Pokémon Stadium)


Final Smash: Mega Hydro Pump
Pokémon Trainer throws out two Poké Balls onto the stage, calling out Wartortle and Blastoise who quickly Mega Evolves.
Afterwards, they quickly get in position, then simultaneously shoot powerful blasts of pressurized water across the stage.


Alternate Costumes
Blue (Default)
Red (Turtonator)
Yellow (Minior)
Green (Torterra)
Orange (Crustle)
Purple (Shellder)
Pink (Slobro/ Slowking)
Grey (Shelgon)
Dark Blue (Tirtouga)
Light Blue (Shiny Squirtle)
Sailor's Hat
Swimmer's Googles
Fisherman's Beanie
Child's Float Tube
Rescue Team Bandana
Firefighter Uniform
Fancy Tuxedo
Pokébuki Yakata
Squirtle Squad Outfit
Blue's Outfit (Let's Go)

Miscellaneous
Animations

Idle #1: Squirtle excitedly hops in place for a brief moment.
Idle #2: Squirtle leans forward and waggles both of his arms.
Idle #3: Squirtle yawns while stretching his arms into the air.
Up Taunt: Squirtle performs a quick backflip, then raises his arms into the air while saying "Squirtle".
Side Taunt: Squirtle confidently strikes one of Blue's "VS" poses from Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
Down Taunt: Squirtle quickly breakdances on his shell, then strikes a cool pose whilst handstanding.

SSB Roster Rework Project List:
https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/
 
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