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    Froakie Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: June 2, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Froakie Pokemon Guide

    Froakie is a Water-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution line, typing, matchup profile and role across different Pokemon games. This guide covers Froakie’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Froakie

    froakie

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Froakie

    froakie

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Froakie 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.

    Froakie Description

    Froakie is a Water-type Pokemon from the Kalos era. It is part of the National Pokedex as #0656 and is covered here with stats, moves, abilities, evolution and game availability.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Froakie Good in Competitive?

    Froakie can be useful when its typing, stats, abilities and movepool fit the format. Its best role depends heavily on the game, ruleset and available moves.

    Use Froakie’s typing, ability options and coverage carefully, especially against matchups that target its main weaknesses.

    Froakie Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Froakie, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Froakie

    National Dex

    #0656

    Type

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Water

    Species

    Bubble Frog Pokemon

    Height

    1’00” / 0.3 m

    Weight

    15.4 lbs / 7.0 kg

    Abilities

    Torrent, Protean

    Froakie Stats

    Froakie’s stat spread determines whether it works best as an attacker, support Pokemon, bulky option or utility pick.

    Hp
    41
    Attack
    56
    Defense
    40
    Special Attack
    62
    Special Defense
    44
    Speed
    71

    Froakie Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Froakie’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Water Pulse

    Water Pulse is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Surf

    Surf is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Hydro Pump

    Hydro Pump is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Ice Beam

    Ice Beam is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    U-turn

    U-turn is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Quick Attack

    Quick Attack is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Double Team

    Double Team is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Smokescreen

    Smokescreen is one of Froakie’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Froakie All Moves

    Use the section below to view Froakie’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Pound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    5Water Gun Water type Pokemon icon Water Special40100
    8Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    10Lick Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
    14Water Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
    18Smokescreen Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    21Round Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
    25Fling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    29Smack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
    35Substitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    39Bounce Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical8585
    43Double Team Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    48Hydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
    TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
    TMChilling Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special50100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
    TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
    TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
    TMLiquidation Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical85100
    TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSmack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
    TMSnowscape Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status0–
    TMSpikes Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status––
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSurf Water type Pokemon icon Water Special90100
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMToxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
    TMWater Pledge Water type Pokemon icon Water Special80100
    TMWater Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
    TMWaterfall Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical80100
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Counter Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    Retaliate Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    Spikes Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status––
    Switcheroo Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    Toxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––

    Froakie Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Froakie is a Water-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.

    Type

    Water

    Weaknesses

    Grass and Electric

    Resistances

    Steel, Fire, Water and Ice

    Immunity

    None

    Froakie Abilities

    Froakie’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the format.

    Torrent

    Torrent is one of Froakie’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.

    Protean

    Protean is one of Froakie’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.

    Froakie Evolution

    Froakie’s evolution line is Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja.

    Stage 1

    Froakie

    Water type Pokemon icon
    froakie

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Frogadier

    Water type Pokemon icon
    frogadier

    Evolves from Froakie

    Stage 3

    Greninja

    Water type Pokemon icon
    greninja

    Evolves from Frogadier

    Where to Find Froakie in Pokemon Games

    Froakie’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games released before Froakie existed keep their rows for consistency.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Froakie had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Choose as a starter Pokemon.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Choose as a starter Pokemon.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Available through transfer or The Indigo Disk starter encounters when supported.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Available through transfer or The Indigo Disk starter encounters when supported.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Found through the Froakie side mission or Wild Zone 16.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Froakie
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Froakie FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Froakie. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Froakie?

    Froakie is a Water-type Pokemon.

    What is Froakie weak against?

    Froakie is weak to Grass and Electric-type moves.

    What are Froakie’s abilities?

    Froakie’s abilities are Torrent, Protean.

    How do you get Froakie?

    Froakie’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

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    Final Output Note:
    Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section unless a confirmed individual TGH build was found for Froakie.
    Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
    Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Froakie.


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