Free Squirtle Coloring Pages: 24 printable PDF designs featuring the Water-type Pokémon in battle poses, its sunglasses-wearing Squirtle Squad look, and scenes alongside other starter Pokémon. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Squirtle is the Water-type starter Pokémon numbered 007 in the National Pokédex, known officially as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon. First introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue alongside Bulbasaur and Charmander, Squirtle evolves into Wartortle at level 16 and then into Blastoise at level 36, growing from a small blue turtle into a heavily armored, cannon-shelled Pokémon over that progression.
The set spans 24 designs, ranging from simple large-outline pages for younger colorists to detailed scenes showing Squirtle mid-battle, wearing sunglasses as part of its anime-famous Squirtle Squad look, or grouped with fellow Kanto starters.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 24 pages fall into four recurring groupings.
Classic Squirtle Poses
Several designs show Squirtle in its familiar battle stance or resting pose, such as the Squirtle Coloring Page. These work well for colorists of any skill level since the line art stays consistent in detail across the group.
Squirtle Squad Style
A handful of pages give Squirtle its sunglasses-wearing look from the anime’s Squirtle Squad, such as Anime Coloring Pages Squirtle. The sunglasses lenses hold up well in a flat Black with a thin outline left uncolored for shine.
Squirtle with Other Starters
Some designs place Squirtle alongside fellow Kanto Pokémon in a single scene, such as Pikachu and Squirtle, Charmander, and Bulbasaur Coloring Page. These group pages work well for a shared coloring session since each character can be assigned to a different colorist.
Simple Outlines for Younger Colorists
A few pages use one bold, large outline of Squirtle with minimal background detail, such as Squirtle. These suits are suitable for preschool-age children who are still building control over a crayon or marker.
What Squirtle Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7, and the range from simple outlines to detailed battle poses in this set lets a child progress as their control improves.
Character recognition through repetition. Coloring the same character across several poses reinforces recognition of Squirtle’s key features, such as its shell shape and curled tail, in a way that a single static image does not.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. This benefit applies just as well to a quiet after-school coloring session with a favorite character.
Color theory practice. Because Squirtle’s design relies on distinct color blocks (blue body, brown shell, pale belly), the pages give children a low-stakes way to practice staying within color zones rather than blending everything into one shade.
How to Color Squirtle Pages Well
- Body: A base of Sky Blue with darker Blue Bell shading tucked into the joints and shell folds gives the body some depth.
- Shell: Color the top shell Brick Red or Mahogany, and leave the ridge line between the top and bottom shell uncolored white for contrast.
- Belly: A light Peach or Almond keeps the underside visually distinct from the darker shell and blue body.
- Eyes: Squirtle’s eyes read best in a Royal Purple rather than plain black, matching its official color design.
- Squirtle Squad sunglasses: Fill the lenses in solid Black and leave a thin white highlight line near the top for a glossy look.
- Tail curl: Keep the same Sky Blue as the body, adding a touch of Blue Bell shading on the inside of the curl to suggest roundness.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Squirtle Coloring Pages
1. Squirtle Squad Bookmark
Trim a colored Squirtle Squad design to bookmark size and laminate or cover it with clear tape for a durable, sunglasses-wearing bookmark.
2. Water-Type Battle Scene
Color a Squirtle page and glue it onto blue construction paper, cut into wave shapes to build a simple water-battle backdrop.
3. Starter Trio Poster
Combine a colored Squirtle page with colored Bulbasaur and Charmander pages on a single poster board to display all three Kanto starters together.
4. Evolution Line Chart
Color the Squirtle page, then draw and color simple original sketches of Wartortle and Blastoise beside it to make a hand-drawn evolution chart.
5. Pocket-Sized Character Card
Trim a colored Squirtle page to a small card size and write a few hand-picked facts, like its type and Pokédex number, on the back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Squirtle coloring pages?
They are printable illustrations of Squirtle, the Water-type Pokémon, shown in poses ranging from simple outlines to battle stances and its sunglasses-wearing Squirtle Squad look. This collection has 24 designs available as free PDF downloads or for coloring directly online.
Who created Squirtle?
Squirtle was created by Game Freak and designed by Atsuko Nishida for Pokémon Red and Green, first released in Japan in 1996, and later introduced to Western audiences through Pokémon Red and Blue.
What type of Pokémon is Squirtle?
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon, numbered 007 in the National Pokédex and officially classified as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon.
What does Squirtle evolve into?
Squirtle evolves into Wartortle starting at level 16, which then evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36. Neither evolution is depicted in this particular collection, which focuses on Squirtle itself.
What is the Squirtle Squad?
The Squirtle Squad is a group of sunglasses-wearing Squirtle from the Pokémon anime, and their signature look is one of the recurring styles found throughout this coloring page collection.
Why does Squirtle appear with other Pokémon in some pages?
Squirtle was one of the three starter Pokémon offered in the original games alongside Bulbasaur and Charmander, so several design groups grouped them to reflect that shared history.
Are Squirtle coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. The designs avoid battle violence or frightening imagery and use simple, rounded shapes, making them appropriate for preschool through elementary-age children.
Can Squirtle pages be combined with other Pokémon coloring pages?
Yes. Since several designs already group Squirtle with Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Pikachu, these pages pair naturally with the site’s other individual Pokémon collections for a larger coloring session.
Start Coloring
Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.
