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Finizen is a Water-type Pokemon. This guide covers Finizen’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Finizen guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Finizen is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves into Palafin starting at Level 38 while connected with another player through Union Circle.
Competitive Overview
Finizen is mostly an early-stage Water-type Pokemon used on the way to Palafin. It has solid casual value but is mainly notable because of its unique multiplayer evolution method.
Finizen’s strengths include Water typing, simple offensive tools and access to Palafin’s powerful evolution. Its main concerns are Electric and Grass-type weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Finizen, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Finizen
National Dex
#0963
Type
Water
Species
Dolphin Pokemon
Height
4’03” / 1.3 m
130 cm
Weight
132.7 lbs / 60.2 kg
60.2 kg
Abilities
Water Veil
Finizen’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Finizen can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Finizen’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A priority Water-type attack for finishing weakened targets.
A reliable Water-type special attack that may confuse.
A strong physical Water-type attack.
A two-turn Water-type attack.
A multi-hit Normal-type physical move.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon in games where available.
Boosts Speed for faster play.
Water-type damage that pivots out in games where available.
Use the section below to view Finizen’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Finizen is a Water-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immunity
None
Finizen’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Water Veil gives Finizen a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Finizen evolves into Palafin at Level 38 or higher while the player is connected to another player through Union Circle.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Level 38 or higher while connected through Union Circle
Finizen can be found in ocean and coastal waters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Palafin through Union Circle at Level 38 or higher.
| Game | Where to Find Finizen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in ocean and coastal waters across Paldea. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in ocean and coastal waters across Paldea. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Finizen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Finizen. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Finizen is a Water-type Pokemon.
Finizen is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves.
Finizen evolves into Palafin at Level 38 or higher while the player is connected to another player through Union Circle.
Finizen’s abilities are Water Veil.
Finizen’s best moves can include Aqua Jet, Water Pulse, Liquidation, Dive, depending on the game and format.
Finizen can be found in ocean and coastal waters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Palafin through Union Circle at Level 38 or higher.
Yes, Finizen can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Finizen was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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