Water Gun

Starting move for Squirtle that fires toward the nearest enemy and can apply wet. During runs, its automatic attacks can carry the opening phase, and it can be upgraded upon level-up.

Evidence: 1 community-reported · Last verified: 2026-11-10 · Sources: 1

Water Gun is the starting special move for Squirtle in PokéBonk, designed to automatically fire projectiles toward the nearest enemy [src-1804cabcc4, src-17580a6a02]. In addition to dealing special damage, this attack can apply the wet status effect to targets [src-1804cabcc4, src-17580a6a02]. Its reliable automatic attacks are capable of smoothly carrying your opening phase during a run [src-1804cabcc4].

Combat Mechanics

As a foundational tool for Squirtle, Water Gun requires minimal active targeting during the early game. Because it automatically fires toward the nearest enemy, players can focus entirely on positioning, movement, and defensive passives like Torrent Shell while the attack handles immediate pressure [src-1804cabcc4].

League profiles classify Water Gun as a special damage move, separating its calculations from physical attacks [src-17580a6a02]. Hitting enemies also applies the wet status, establishing a reliable baseline effect [src-1804cabcc4]. Whether you enter a Classic run featuring zones, guardians, and shrines, or a Survival run centered on endless hordes and milestones, these automatic attacks excel at clearing initial threats during the opening phase [src-1804cabcc4].

Upgrades and Level-Up Choices

As your run progresses and you earn experience, Water Gun becomes eligible for enhancements upon leveling up [src-1804cabcc4]. During the first level-up decision screen, players are typically presented with card choices that can include improving Water Gun or learning alternative moves like Bubble [src-1804cabcc4, src-17580a6a02].

Always inspect these cards carefully before confirming your selection, keeping in mind that adding a brand-new attack is entirely different from upgrading an existing one [src-17580a6a02]. Choosing to upgrade Water Gun directly scales its combat effectiveness, ensuring it remains impactful as enemy density climbs across subsequent run phases [src-1804cabcc4].

Build Synergies and Items

Because Water Gun deals special Water-type damage, it benefits directly from specific items available in the Lab [src-17580a6a02]. When building around Squirtle, you can optimize your damage output by selecting items that match the move's specific parameters:

• Mystic Water: Grants +30% Water move damage alongside a +3% total damage bonus, making it an ideal common item for scaling Water Gun (stackable up to 10 times) [src-17580a6a02].
• Wise Glasses: Provides +15% special damage, which boosts the special damage category utilized by Water Gun (stackable up to 10 times) [src-17580a6a02].

When evaluating your build, remember that type and damage category are separate attributes; Water Gun's special classification means it scales differently than physical moves [src-17580a6a02]. Furthermore, always review item stack limits and potential tradeoffs—such as the maximum HP penalty on Life Orb or attack speed reductions on Choice items—before finalizing your equipment setup [src-17580a6a02].

Community-Reported Details

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character

Squirtle

Sources

• PokeBonk Items & Vitamins — Effects, Limits & Build Basics
• PokeBonk Guide — How to Play, Starters & Beginner Tips