TL;DR. Froakie is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 314. It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked.
It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked.
Stat spread.
Total of 314. 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.
Froakie 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, Froakie reaches 992 CP at level 40 and 1,135 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Froakie first appeared on August 13, 2023, during Froakie Community Day.
- Froakie
- Frogadier and Greninja by encounter; Shadow
- Mega Greninja
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2024, 1-star (Halloween costume).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2024 | 1-starHalloween costume | Halloween 2024 Part II |
Common questions about Froakie.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Froakie, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Froakie?
Froakie is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Froakie weak to?
Froakie takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Froakie resistant to?
Froakie resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Froakie evolve?
Froakie evolves into Frogadier (Level 16).
What generation is Froakie from?
Froakie was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0656.
What are Froakie's base stats?
Froakie has HP 41, Attack 56, Defense 40, Special Attack 62, Special Defense 44, and Speed 71. Total base stat total: 314.
What are Froakie's abilities?
Froakie can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Protean.
Is Froakie legendary or mythical?
No. Froakie is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Froakie's best stat?
Froakie's highest base stat is Speed at 71, which ranks 54th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Froakie good?
Froakie has a base stat total of 314, the 798th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 122nd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Froakie 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 Froakie is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Froakie vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Froakie | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 41 | 70 | -29 |
| Attack | 56 | 72 | -16 |
| Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Attack | 62 | 71 | -9 |
| Special Defense | 44 | 69 | -25 |
| Speed | 71 | 66 | +5 |
| Total | 314 | 420 | -106 |
Froakie appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Froakie is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Froakie.
Every main-series game Froakie is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- WildCoastal Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 16
- One-time encounterRouge District: North Boulevard (only one during Side Mission 9) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★, 3★, & 5★ Water-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedGreninja
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Tierno in Aquacorde Town
- TradeTraded from Shauna in Vaniville Town after becoming Champion if the player chose Chespin
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Froakie appears in 43 episodes.
From XY001 (2013-10-17) through JN108 (2022-04-29).
TCG Pocket appearances
Froakie in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Froakie
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