Finizen
TL;DR. Finizen is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 315. It likes playing with others of its kind using the water ring on its tail. It uses ultrasonic waves to sense the emotions of other living creatures.
It likes playing with others of its kind using the water ring on its tail. It uses ultrasonic waves to sense the emotions of other living creatures.
Stat spread.
Total of 315. 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.
Finizen 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, Finizen reaches 874 CP at level 40 and 999 CP as a best buddy.
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Finizen in competitive play.
Finizen is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Finizen.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Finizen, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Finizen?
Finizen is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Finizen weak to?
Finizen takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Finizen resistant to?
Finizen resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Finizen evolve?
Finizen evolves into Palafin (Level 38).
What generation is Finizen from?
Finizen was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0963.
What are Finizen's base stats?
Finizen has HP 70, Attack 45, Defense 40, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 40, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 315.
What are Finizen's abilities?
Finizen can have the ability Water Veil.
Is Finizen legendary or mythical?
No. Finizen is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Finizen's best stat?
Finizen's highest base stat is Speed at 75, which ranks 49th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Finizen good?
Finizen has a base stat total of 315, the 793rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 120th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Finizen 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 Finizen is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Finizen vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Finizen | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Attack | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 71 | -26 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Speed | 75 | 66 | +9 |
| Total | 315 | 420 | -105 |
Finizen appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Finizen is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Finizen isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Finizen is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Finizen card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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