11 Hardest Squirtle Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Squirtle’s illustrated scenes are a colourful alternative to collecting only Blastoise. Older reverse holos add another layer to the chase. Compare the estimated English pack odds for these exact versions, with their collector numbers and finishes shown together.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Squirtle ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Squirtle pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squirtle 170/165Pokémon 151 · Holofoil | ~1 in 190 |
| 2 | Squirtle 33/214Unbroken Bonds · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 3 | Squirtle 148/142Stellar Crown · Holofoil | ~1 in 170 |
| 4 = | Squirtle (131) 131/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Squirtle (132) 132/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 6 = | Squirtle (22) 22/181Team Up · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 140Rough estimate |
| 6 = | Squirtle (23) 23/181Team Up · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 140Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Squirtle 29/149Boundaries Crossed · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 130Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Squirtle 112/132Secret Wonders · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 130Rough estimate |
| 10 = | Squirtle 24/135Plasma Storm · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 120Rough estimate |
| 10 = | Squirtle 96/127Platinum · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 120Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Squirtle countdown
#10 (joint) · Squirtle
Platinum · 96/127 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 120 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$55.28 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Platinum printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 121 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#10 (joint) · Squirtle
Plasma Storm · 24/135 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 120 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$19.47 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Plasma Storm printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 119 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Squirtle
Secret Wonders · 112/132 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 130 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$28.37 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Secret Wonders printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 130 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Squirtle
Boundaries Crossed · 29/149 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 130 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$43.80 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Boundaries Crossed printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 130 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#6 (joint) · Squirtle (23)
Team Up · 23/181 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$9.87 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Team Up reverse holo is a separate target from its ordinary finish. Where a set has more than one artwork of the same Pokémon, the collector number matters just as much as the name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 145 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#6 (joint) · Squirtle (22)
Team Up · 22/181 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$13.96 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Team Up reverse holo is a separate target from its ordinary finish. Where a set has more than one artwork of the same Pokémon, the collector number matters just as much as the name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 145 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Squirtle (132)
Expedition · 132/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$458.24 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Squirtle (131)
Expedition · 131/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$90.00 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#3 · Squirtle
Stellar Crown · 148/142 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 170 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$89.43 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
A poolside scene full of small details makes this Squirtle illustration rare feel like a summer snapshot. It is a separate set and artwork from the 151 printing, so the two estimates come from different rarity pools.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#2 · Squirtle
Unbroken Bonds · 33/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$3.94 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This reverse holo offers a smaller collecting target alongside Unbroken Bonds’ GX chases. Its estimated chance concerns this particular number and finish, not the probability of finding any reverse holo.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 179 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#1 · Squirtle
Pokémon 151 · 170/165 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 190 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$82.23 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Squirtle splashes through bright blue water and white foam in this lively illustration rare. Match 170/165, rather than the ordinary Squirtle’s number, when comparing its odds and price.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
How we compare Squirtle pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Squirtle within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Squirtle pull-rate questions
Which Squirtle card is hardest to pull?
Squirtle 170/165 (Pokémon 151, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 190 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Squirtle ever released.
Will opening 190 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 190 independent packs gives an estimated 63.7% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Squirtle to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Squirtle guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Squirtle?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Squirtle promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Squirtle rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.