Frillish
TL;DR. Frillish is a water/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 335. With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor.
With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor.
Stat spread.
Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Frillish 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, Frillish reaches 1,257 CP at level 40 and 1,438 CP as a best buddy.
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Frillish in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Frillish across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #464 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Frillish.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Frillish, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Frillish?
Frillish is a Water/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Frillish weak to?
Frillish takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Frillish resistant to?
Frillish is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Fire, Water, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel.
How does Frillish evolve?
Frillish evolves into Jellicent (Level 40).
What generation is Frillish from?
Frillish was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0592.
What are Frillish's base stats?
Frillish has HP 55, Attack 40, Defense 50, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 85, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 335.
What are Frillish's abilities?
Frillish can have the abilities Water Absorb, Cursed Body, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.
Is Frillish legendary or mythical?
No. Frillish is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Frillish's best stat?
Frillish's highest base stat is Special Defense at 85, which ranks 63rd of 216 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Frillish good?
Frillish has a base stat total of 335, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 150th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Frillish as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Frillish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Frillish vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 216 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Frillish | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Attack | 40 | 74 | -34 |
| Defense | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Speed | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Total | 335 | 428 | -93 |
Frillish appears in 14 games.
Every mainline release where Frillish is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Frillish in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Frillish appears in 17 episodes.
From BW010 (2010-11-18) through JN145 (2023-03-10).
- BW010 A Rival Battle for Club Champ!! Black & White 2011-04-09
- BW037 A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition! Black & White 2011-10-15
- BW080 Clash of the Connoisseurs! Black & White 2012-09-22
- BW099 A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team! Black & White 2013-02-09
- BW104 Mission: Defeat Your Rival! Black & White 2013-03-16
- BW109 New Places... Familiar Faces! Black & White 2013-04-20
- BW110 The Name's N! Black & White 2013-04-27
- BW115 The Pokémon Harbor Patrol! Black & White 2013-06-01
- BW119 Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! Black & White 2013-06-29
- BW132 Searching for a Wish! Black & White 2013-09-28
- BW136 A Pokémon of a Different Color! Black & White 2013-10-26
- BW137 Celebrating the Hero's Comet! Black & White 2013-11-02
+ 5 more episodes
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Frillish cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Frillish
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