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No. 0419 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Floatzel

The Sea Weasel Pokémon

TL;DR. Floatzel is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 495. It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.

Water

It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.

Height1.1 m

Weight33.5 kg

AbilitiesSwift Swim

HiddenWater Veil

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85

Attack 105

Defense 55

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 115

Total495

495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Water-types.

115 base Speed, Floatzel's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Floatzel in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Floatzel reaches 2,443 CP at level 40 and 2,795 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack221

GO Defense114

GO Stamina198

Max CP (L40)2,443

Max CP (L50)2,762

Best buddy (L51)2,795

Raid catch CP 1,323–1,396 (L20). Weather boosted 1,655–1,745 (L25).

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Competitive

Floatzel in competitive play.

Floatzel is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #497 in the Great League.

Choice Band

Wave Crash / Flip Turn / Aqua Jet / Ice Spinner

ItemChoice Band
AbilityWater Veil
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraWater

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #497 77.2 score

Ultra League #485 74.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Floatzel.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Floatzel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Floatzel?

Floatzel is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Floatzel weak to?

Floatzel takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Floatzel resistant to?

Floatzel resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Floatzel evolve?

Floatzel evolves from Buizel (Level 26). Floatzel is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Floatzel from?

Floatzel was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0419.

What are Floatzel's base stats?

Floatzel has HP 85, Attack 105, Defense 55, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 50, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 495.

What are Floatzel's abilities?

Floatzel can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.

Is Floatzel legendary or mythical?

No. Floatzel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Floatzel's best stat?

Floatzel's highest base stat is Speed at 115, which ranks 6th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Floatzel good?

Floatzel has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Floatzel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Floatzel in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Floatzel in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Floatzel in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Floatzel 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Floatzel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Floatzel vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Floatzel	Water avg	Difference
HP	85	70	+15
Attack	105	72	+33
Defense	55	72	-17
Special Attack	85	71	+14
Special Defense	50	69	-19
Speed	115	66	+49
Total	495	420	+75

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Game appearances

Floatzel appears in 17 games.

Every mainline release where Floatzel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Floatzel in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Fuego IronworksSinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f

Platinum

Fuego IronworksSinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road InsideSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit

Black, White

Unova Route 11Unova Route 14

Black 2, White 2

Lostlorn ForestNature SanctuaryUnova Route 11Unova Route 14Unova Route 23Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79

X, Y

Couriway TownFriend Safari WaterFrost Cavern Unknown Area 313Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315Kalos Route 15Kalos Route 16Kalos Route 21Kalos Victory Road OutsideKalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 328

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Ultra Space Wilds Waterfall

Pokémon anime