Frillish
Frillish is a Water/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0592 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Ghost |
| Species | Floating Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 33.0 kg (72.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Water Absorb 2. Cursed Body Damp (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0098 (Black/White) 0180 (Black 2/White 2) 0318 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0305 (Sword/Shield) 0192 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 67 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 335 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Frillish.
Evolution chart
Frillish changes
- In Generations 5-7, Frillish has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Frillish
| Black | With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor. |
|---|---|
| White | They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
If its veil-like arms stun and wrap a foe, that foe will be dragged miles below the surface, never to return. |
| X Omega Ruby |
They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
If its veil-like arms stun and wrap a foe, that foe will be dragged miles below the surface, never to return. |
| Ultra Sun | It wraps its veillike arms and legs around prey swimming by and drags them down to the depths of the ocean. |
| Ultra Moon | Using the invisible poison spikes on its veillike arms and legs, it paralyzes its enemies and causes them to drown. |
Female Frillish
| Sword | It envelops its prey in its veillike arms and draws it down to the deeps, five miles below the ocean’s surface. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Its thin, veillike arms have tens of thousands of poisonous stingers. Females have slightly longer stingers. |
Male Frillish
| Sword | It envelops its prey in its veillike arms and draws it down to the deeps, five miles below the ocean’s surface. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Legend has it that the residents of a sunken ancient city changed into these Pokémon. |
Moves learned by Frillish
Moves learnt by level up
Frillish does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Frillish does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Frillish cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Frillish learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 8 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 41 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 44 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 48 | Water Spout | Water | 150 | 100 |
Egg moves
Frillish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Frillish gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| Strength Sap | Grass | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Frillish can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Frillish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Frillish is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 16 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Frillish sprites
Where to find Frillish
| Black White |
Route 4, 17, 18, Driftveil City, P2 Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 4, 13, 17, 18, 21, P2 Laboratory, Undella Bay, Undella Town, Virbank City, Virbank Complex, Humilau City, Seaside Cave |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 14 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
East Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Stepping-Stone Sea |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Frillish |
|---|---|
| Japanese | プルリル (Pururill) |
| German | Quabbel |
| French | Viskuse |
| Italian | Frillish |
| Spanish | Frillish |
| Korean | 탱그릴 (taenggeuril) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 轻飘飘 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 輕飄飄 |
| English |
Floating Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ふゆうポケモン |
| German | Gleit-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Flottaison |
| Italian | Pokémon Fluttuante |
| Spanish | Pokémon Ingrávido |
| Korean | 부유포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 漂浮宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 漂浮寶可夢 |
Name origin
- frill
- a trimming, e.g. lace
- jellyfish
- marine creature

