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No. 0592 · Generation V · Unova

Frillish

The Floating Pokémon
Water Ghost
Weak to with Water Absorb Grass Electric Ghost Dark
All matchups
Frillish
Sprite

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.

Water Ghost

With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor.

Height1.2 m
Weight33.0 kg
AbilitiesWater Absorb, Cursed Body
HiddenDamp
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 40
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 85
Speed 40
Total335
335 base stat total, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 150th among Water-types.
85 base Special Defense, Frillish's strongest stat, ranking 63rd of 216 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack115
GO Defense134
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)1,257
Max CP (L50)1,421
Best buddy (L51)1,438
Raid catch CP 668–718 (L20). Weather boosted 835–898 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Frillish first appeared on February 8, 2023, during Valentine's Day 2023.

  1. Frillish
  2. Jellicent by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Aug 25 to Aug 31, 20261-starRegular rotation
Dec 3 to Dec 7, 20241-starMaleJust My Cup of Tea
Dec 3 to Dec 7, 20241-starFemaleJust My Cup of Tea
Jul 4 to Jul 8, 20241-starRegular rotation
Feb 24 to Mar 1, 20241-starRegular rotation
Nov 23 to Dec 1, 20221-starMaleRegular rotation

Full Frillish GO history

Competitive

Frillish in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Frillish across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #423 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #423 77.9 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

Does Frillish's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage. Cursed Body does not change its matchups. Damp does not change its matchups.

See the full Q&A page for Frillish →
Sprites · Sound

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.

Frillish in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Frillish in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Frillish in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Frillish 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Frillish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.

Cursed Body: does not change its type matchups.

Damp: does not change its type matchups.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fire Ice Poison Bug Steel
0× Immune to
Normal Water Fighting
2× Weak to
Grass Electric Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Poison Bug Steel
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Frillish appears in 14 games.

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

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 VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Frillish.

Every main-series game Frillish is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXNot in the game
  • Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildEast Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror
    • RaidWatchtower Ruins, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildStepping-Stone Sea (The Isle of Armor)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildRoute 14 (Surfing)
    • WildRoute 14 (One) (always female)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YTrade
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoutes 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildRoutes 4, 17, 18, Driftveil City, P2 Laboratory (Surfing)
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoutes 4, 13, 17, 18, 21, Virbank City, Virbank Complex, Undella Town, Undella Bay, Seaside Cave, Humilau City, P2 Laboratory (Surfing)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Frillish appears in 17 episodes.

From BW010 (2010-11-18) through JN145 (2023-03-10).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Frillish in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Frillish TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Frillish
✦ Shiny
Pulsing Aura #209
Frillish TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Frillish
◆ Common
Mega Rising #068
Frillish TCG Pocket card from Secluded Springs
Frillish
◆ Common
Secluded Springs #038

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