Frillish (#0592) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk4040–10176–196

Def5049–11294–218

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe4040–10176–196

Total335Higher than 28% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Frillish outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Grass2×

Resists

Bug½×Fire½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGroundRockPsychicDragonFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Cursed Body
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
DampHidden ability
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0592FrillishWaterGhost
1. Level 40#0593JellicentWaterGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

4Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

8Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

12Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

16Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

20HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

24BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

28RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

32Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

41Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

44Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

48Water SpoutInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.WaterSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 36

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR16WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 6

EggAcid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

EggBubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggPain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

EggStrength SapHeals the user by the target’s current Attack stat and lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.GrassStatus—100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Floating Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#098Updated Unova#180Updated Alola#318Updated Ula’ula#139Galar#305Isle of Armor#192

Legend has it that the residents of a sunken ancient city changed into these Pokémon.
Shield
It envelops its prey in its veillike arms and draws it down to the deeps, five miles below the ocean’s surface.
Sword
Using the invisible poison spikes on its veillike arms and legs, it paralyzes its enemies and causes them to drown.
Ultra Moon
It wraps its veillike arms and legs around prey swimming by and drags them down to the depths of the ocean.
Ultra Sun
If its veil-like arms stun and wrap a foe, that foe will be dragged miles below the surface, never to return.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface.
White · X · Omega Ruby
With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: プルリル
Japanese (romaji): Pururill
Korean: 탱그릴
Chinese (Traditional): 輕飄飄
Chinese (Simplified): 轻飘飘
French: Viskuse
German: Quabbel
Spanish: Frillish
Italian: Frillish

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 67
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Dream World art

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
East Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
North Lake MilochSurfing in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 38–60

Sword 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
East Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
North Lake MilochSurfing in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 38–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 14Static encounter, Surfing · Lv 30–34

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 14Static encounter, Surfing · Lv 30–34

White 2 12 areas

Humilau CitySurfing · Lv 30–45
P2 LaboratorySurfing · Lv 45–60
Road 13Surfing · Lv 25–40
Road 17Surfing · Lv 45–60
Road 18Surfing · Lv 45–60
Road 21Surfing · Lv 30–45
Road 4Surfing · Lv 5–15
Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 25–40
Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–40
Undella TownSurfing · Lv 25–40
Virbank CitySurfing · Lv 5–15
Virbank Complex (outer)Surfing · Lv 5–15

Black 2 12 areas

Humilau CitySurfing · Lv 30–45
P2 LaboratorySurfing · Lv 45–60
Road 13Surfing · Lv 25–40
Road 17Surfing · Lv 45–60
Road 18Surfing · Lv 45–60
Road 21Surfing · Lv 30–45
Road 4Surfing · Lv 5–15
Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 25–40
Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–40
Undella TownSurfing · Lv 25–40
Virbank CitySurfing · Lv 5–15
Virbank Complex (outer)Surfing · Lv 5–15

White 5 areas

Driftveil CitySurfing · Lv 10–25
P2 LaboratorySurfing · Lv 5–15
Road 17Surfing · Lv 5–15
Road 18Surfing · Lv 5–15
Road 4Surfing · Lv 5–15

Black 5 areas

Driftveil CitySurfing · Lv 10–25
P2 LaboratorySurfing · Lv 5–15
Road 17Surfing · Lv 5–15
Road 18Surfing · Lv 5–15
Road 4Surfing · Lv 5–15