Squirtle helps players hydrate plants in Pokémon Pokopia by using Water Gun.
The game gives Ditto access to moves learned from other Pokémon, turning familiar abilities into practical tools for construction and habitat restoration. Squirtle’s Water Gun is used to refresh thirsty plants, making it part of the game’s environmental interaction rather than merely a battle move.
This mechanic illustrates Pokopia’s central design idea: Pokémon abilities help players shape the world. Bulbasaur’s Leafage can add greenery, while other Pokémon-related abilities can help cut debris or smash rocks. Befriending Pokémon therefore expands what Ditto can do in the environment.
Squirtle is easy to confuse with other Water-type Pokémon because several species can logically be associated with watering plants. However, the specific example described for Pokémon Pokopia is Squirtle using Water Gun. Wartortle is Squirtle’s evolution, but it is not the Pokémon named in this particular gameplay example.