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Floatzel is the evolved form of Buizel. It is a fast Water-type Pokemon that uses its flotation sac to move quickly through water. This guide covers Floatzel’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 Floatzel 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 |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Floatzel is the evolved form of Buizel. It is a fast Water-type Pokemon that uses its flotation sac to move quickly through water.
Competitive Overview
Floatzel can be useful depending on the format, team role and available moves. Its typing, abilities and stat spread determine whether it is best used for offense, support, utility or casual play.
Like most Pokemon, Floatzel’s value changes across generations and rulesets. Check its current moves, abilities and matchups before building around it.
Here are the key facts to know about Floatzel, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Floatzel
National Dex
#0419
Type
Water
Species
Sea Weasel Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
Weight
73.9 lbs / 33.5 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Water Veil
Floatzel’s base stats determine how it performs in battle and what roles it can fill across Pokemon games.
Floatzel can use a range of moves depending on the game, format and role. These are some of Floatzel’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Wave Crash is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Liquidation is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Aqua Jet is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Waterfall is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Ice Spinner is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Crunch is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Bulk Up is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Surf is one of Floatzel’s useful moves across Pokemon games and can support its common battle role.
Use the section below to view Floatzel’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Floatzel is a Water-type Pokemon. Its matchups change depending on type interactions in each Pokemon game.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Floatzel’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Swift Swim is one of Floatzel’s abilities and can affect how it performs in different Pokemon games and battle formats.
Water Veil is one of Floatzel’s abilities and can affect how it performs in different Pokemon games and battle formats.
This section covers the Floatzel evolution line and how Floatzel evolves or is obtained through evolution.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Buizel at Level 26
Floatzel’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games use wild encounters, some use evolution and some require trading or transferring from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Diamond | Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version. |
| Pokemon Pearl | Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version. |
| Pokemon Platinum | Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version. |
| Pokemon HeartGold | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon SoulSilver | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Black | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon White | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Black 2 | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon White 2 | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| Pokemon X | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Y | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Omega Ruby | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Alpha Sapphire | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sun | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Moon | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Ultra Sun | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Ultra Moon | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sword | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Shield | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Brilliant Diamond | Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version. |
| Pokemon Shining Pearl | Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version. |
| Pokemon Legends: Arceus | Available in Sinnoh or Hisui-related games through wild encounters, evolution or regional methods depending on version. |
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Scarlet | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Violet | Location data varies by version. Check in-game regional encounters, evolution methods, trades or transfers. |
| Pokemon Legends Z-A | Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Floatzel |
|---|---|
| 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 Floatzel. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Floatzel is a Water-type Pokemon.
Floatzel is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves.
Floatzel evolution depends on its evolution line. See the evolution section above for full details.
Floatzel’s abilities are Swift Swim, Water Veil.
Floatzel’s best moves often include Wave Crash, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Waterfall.
Floatzel can be useful depending on the game, format and team role.
Floatzel can be found, evolved, traded or transferred depending on the Pokemon game.
No, Floatzel does not currently have an official Mega Evolution.
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