Water pets are the best friends a wizard can have around Shipwreck Shore: they hit fire pets hard, and the water starter line is one of the easiest teams to build. The classic is Squibble, the little water pet with a lucky gem on its head, which evolves into Squabble and then Squarrel. This guide shows where to catch water pets, how they evolve, and how to build a water team that wins battles.
Where water pets live
Shipwreck Shore is the home of water in Prodigy. It is the main area of the Water element, a shore of broken ships and open sea, guarded by Eve, and it is where you will meet most water pets in the wild. You reach it by following the story quests, and once it is open you can return any time to hunt for pets. Water pets also appear in Firefly Forest and Skywatch, and in the rifts of Dragon Isle, so you do not have to wait for Shipwreck Shore to start a water collection, but the shore is where the widest choice lives. The shore is also where you earn the water relics that teach water spells, so a trip there helps your wizard as well as your pet collection. If you want the full picture of every pet and where it lives, the Prodigy pets list: all pets and where to find them covers the whole game in one place.
Squibble: the water starter line
Squibble is the water pet most players meet first, and it is the best value in the game. It is a small Water pet with a gem on its head that the wiki says is good luck and often the target of fishermen. You can rescue a Squibble for 50 Magicoin in Firefly Forest, Shipwreck Shore or Skywatch, or buy one in the Pet Store for 10 Magicoin, which makes it one of the cheapest pets to own. What makes Squibble special is what it becomes: at level 20 it evolves into Squabble, and at level 40 Squabble evolves into Squarrel, a much stronger water pet. That is three pets for the price of one, and the evolutions stay with you: a Squarrel you raised from a Squibble is a pet you earned, and it will carry your team through the middle of the game. Train it by battling and answering questions, and it will level up on its own; the evolution itself costs Magicoin, so keep some saved for level 20 and level 40.
Other water pets worth catching
Once you have Squibble, two more water lines are worth your time. Fishbol is a water pet found at Shipwreck Shore: it evolves into Aquariot at level 20, and Aquariot evolves into Nautitronic at level 40, a strong late game water pet. Splishbit is a rarer catch: it only appears in Hard Mode at Shipwreck Shore, and it evolves into Splashbot at level 20 and Splatterbot at level 40, so it is a goal for players who have unlocked Hard Mode and want something other players do not have. Beyond these lines there are many single water pets, from common ones like Neek and Sop to rare ones like Aquanaut and Cuddlefin, and the rare and epic water pets are the ones collectors chase. The rare pets guide, Prodigy rare pets guide, explains which pets are genuinely hard to find and which are simply hiding in a place you have not visited yet.
How to catch a water pet
Catching a pet in Prodigy means rescuing it, and the steps are the same for water pets as for any other. Find the pet in the wild and battle it: you need to lower its health in battle, and when it is weak the game will offer you the chance to rescue it for Magicoin. The cost varies by pet: a Squibble costs 50 Magicoin to rescue, while rarer pets cost more, so keep Magicoin saved and do not spend it all on items before a pet hunt. If you have already defeated a pet, you can also buy it in the Pet Store, which is useful when a pet you want will not appear in the wild. A few pets cannot be caught where you meet them: pets found in the Dark Tower, for example, cannot be rescued there, so do not waste Magicoin trying. The same rescue rules apply in Hard Mode, where some pets only appear at all, so unlocking Hard Mode opens up catches that are impossible in normal play.
Building a water team
A good water team starts with one strong water pet, then adds cover for its weaknesses. Water spells hit fire pets hardest, so your water pets are the right choice against the fire pets of Bonfire Spire, but a team of only water pets will struggle against storm pets, which hit water hard. Mix your team: one water pet as your lead, one pet of another element for cover, and a third pet you are training up. Keep the levels close together, because a team with one level 40 pet and two level 5 pets will lose the battles the low pets have to fight alone. Use the element matchup guide to check strengths before a boss fight, and swap your lead pet to match the boss: water against a fire boss, something else against a storm boss. A balanced team beats a team of favourites, and water pets earn their place in it because they are cheap to raise, easy to find, and strong where it counts.
Evolving your water pets
Evolution is how a water pet grows from cute to powerful. Pets level up by battling and answering maths questions, and at set levels they can evolve: Squibble becomes Squabble at level 20, and Squabble becomes Squarrel at level 40, and the same pattern holds for Fishbol and Splishbit. Evolution costs Magicoin, and the cost rises with the pet, so plan for it: save Magicoin as your pet nears level 20 and level 40, and do not spend it all on hats and gear. An evolved pet keeps its level and gets stronger stats and better spells, so evolving is always worth it. The full rules, including what evolution costs and when it is worth waiting, are in How to evolve pets in Prodigy. Evolve your water pets as soon as you can afford it, and your water team will keep pace with every area the game throws at you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best water pet in Prodigy?
For most players, the Squibble line: Squibble evolves into Squabble at level 20 and Squarrel at level 40, and it is cheap to catch and easy to train. Late game players also rate Nautitronic, the final evolution of Fishbol, and Splatterbot, the final evolution of Splishbit. The best water pet is the one you have trained, not the one you have only read about.
Where do I catch water pets in Prodigy?
Shipwreck Shore is the main home of water pets, and it is where you will find the widest choice. Water pets also appear in Firefly Forest, Skywatch, and the Dragon Isle rifts. Squibble can be rescued in Firefly Forest, Shipwreck Shore or Skywatch.
How does Squibble evolve?
Squibble evolves into Squabble at level 20, and Squabble evolves into Squarrel at level 40. Each evolution costs Magicoin. Level your Squibble up by battling and answering questions, and evolve it as soon as you can afford to.
How much does it cost to rescue a water pet?
It varies by pet. Rescuing a Squibble costs 50 Magicoin, and rarer water pets cost more. You can also buy a pet in the Pet Store after you have defeated it, and Squibble costs only 10 Magicoin there.
Are water pets good in battle?
Yes, especially against fire pets, which water spells hit hardest. Their weakness is storm pets, which hit water hard, so mix your team with another element for cover instead of bringing only water pets to every battle.
Related guides
- Prodigy pets list: all pets and where to find them
- How to evolve pets in Prodigy
- Prodigy rare pets guide
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