Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Floatzel

Floatzel

WATER

Sea Weasel Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Floatzel is a Water Type Sea Weasel Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Floatzel can be found with Swift Swim as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Naive Nature, based on 495 combined Base Stats.

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Floatzel Stats and Abilities

Based on Floatzel Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Floatzel Highest IV Stat is Speed 115 and the Lowest being Special Defense 50.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	85	280	374
C	Attack	105	193	339
F	Defense	55	103	229
D	Special Attack	85	157	295
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
C	Speed	115	211	361
C	Total	495

Best Held Items	Lustrous Orb Mystic Water Sea Incense Splash Plate Wave Incense
Best Nature	Naive ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Special Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Bitter
EV Yield	2 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Water 1
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Swift Swim Ability 1	Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
Water Veil Hidden Ability	Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.

How To Evolve Floatzel in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Buizel requires (Level 26) to evolve into Floatzel.

Base	→	First Evo
Buizel	Level 26 →	Floatzel

Where To Find Floatzel in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Floatzel has 13 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Buizel, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Victory Road
Victory Road	5 - 1%	Floatzel Lv. 44-45
Route 222
Route 222	5 - 1%	Floatzel Lv. 40-42
Route 221
Route 221	5 - 1%	Floatzel Lv. 28-30
Route 218
Route 218	5 - 1%	Floatzel Lv. 28-30
Fuego Ironworks
Fuego Ironworks	5 - 1%	Floatzel Lv. 29-30
Valley Windworks
Valley Windworks	5 - 1%	Buizel Lv. 7-9
Route 205
Route 205	5 - 1%	Buizel Lv. 10-12
Route 230
Route 230	20 - 5%	Floatzel Lv. 50-52
Route 213
	20 - 5%	Floatzel Lv. 22
	5 - 1%	Buizel Lv. 20-21
Route 224
	100 - 20%	Buizel Lv. 23
	5 - 1%	Floatzel Lv. 53-54
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Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	Start	Buizel Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	Start	Buizel Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave
Fountainspring Cave	Start	Buizel Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Floatzel Weakness

Floatzel is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Floatzel to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Floatzel Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Grass Electric
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Water Ice
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Floatzel Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC
A	Electivire ELECTRIC
A	Tangrowth GRASS

What pokemon is Floatzel Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

Best Floatzel Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Floatzel Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
57	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5
46	Aqua Tail	Physical	135	90	10
1	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
41	Waterfall	Physical	120	100	15	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Floatzel TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Floatzel Lv Up Moves

Floatzel TM Moves

Floatzel Level Up Moves

List of Moves Floatzel can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Ice Fang ICE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
1	Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
4	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
11	Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
7	Tail Whip NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
15	Water Gun WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
18	Bite DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
21	Swift NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
24	Aqua Jet WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User attacks first.
29	Double Hit NORMAL	Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
35	Whirlpool WATER	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
41	Waterfall WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
46	Aqua Tail WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical
51	Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
57	Hydro Pump WATER	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special

Floatzel TM Moves

List of Moves Floatzel can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM08	Bulk Up FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM49	Scald WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM55	Brine WATER	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

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