#656 Froakie

#656 Froakie

Height0.3 m(0'12")
Weight7 kg(15.4 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 6

Froakie's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 41
223
Attack 56
148
Defense 40
116
Sp. Atk 62
160
Sp. Def 44
124
Speed 71
178
949
Type Effectiveness

Froakie Abilities

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

ProteanHidden

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

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Froakie Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Poundnormalphysical40100Level 1The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
Growlnormalstatus100Level 1The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 5The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 8The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Lickghostphysical30100Level 10The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100Level 14The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Smokescreennormalstatus100Level 18The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target's accuracy.
Roundnormalspecial60100Level 21The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
Flingdarkphysical100Level 25The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Smack Downrockphysical50100Level 29The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
SubstitutenormalstatusLevel 35The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Bounceflyingphysical8585Level 39The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double TeamnormalstatusLevel 43By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080Level 48The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipenormalphysical40100TMA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100TMThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590TMLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snowscapeicestatus0TMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Water Pledgewaterspecial80100TMA column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Counterfightingphysical100EggA retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Retaliatenormalphysical70100EggThe user takes revenge for a fainted ally. This move's power is boosted if an ally fainted in the previous turn.
SpikesgroundstatusEggThe user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Switcheroodarkstatus100EggThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Toxic SpikespoisonstatusEggThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Froakie Sprites

Pokedex Entries
X

It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked.

Y

It protects its skin by covering its body in delicate bubbles. Beneath its happy-go-lucky air, it keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.

In Other Languages

Froakie's Japanese name is Keromatsu (ケロマツ). Here are all the official names for Froakie across different languages:

JapaneseケロマツKeromatsu
Korean개구마르
Chinese (Traditional)呱呱泡蛙
FrenchGrenousse
GermanFroxy
SpanishFroakie
ItalianFroakie
Chinese (Simplified)呱呱泡蛙

Froakie Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience63

How to Get Froakie

Froakie is not catchable in the wild in most mainline Pokemon games – it is typically received as a gift or chosen as a starter Pokemon. Here is how to obtain Froakie in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
FAQ
First Partner Pokemon

About Froakie

Froakie is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 314, Froakie is classified as a Bubble Frog Pokémon and is part of the Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja evolution line.

In competitive play, Froakie is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Torrent and Protean, which allow it to function as a fast and unpredictable sweeper. Froakie is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Froakie can learn 77 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 7kg, Froakie has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.