Frillish Best Moveset
Three immunities from Water/Ghost typing and AbilityWater Absorb healing on Water switch-ins. But 65 Sp. Atk at 40 Speed with thin defenses can't build a competitive moveset at this level. Jellicent does the same defensive role with usable bulk.
Frillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Frillish's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Waterabsorb with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Frillish best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Will O Wisp
- Taunt
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Frillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Frillish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Waterabsorb with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Recover
- Night Shade
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Frillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Frillish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Cursedbody with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Toxic
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Frillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Frillish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Waterabsorb with Choice Scarf, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Water Spout
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Frillish Weakness
Frillish is weak to Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Frillish's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Frillish Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Frillish
Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Frillish for 67-79%. Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Frillish for 49-58%. Weavile deals 75-88% with Knock Off.
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Frillish View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x53-62% Thunderbolt 2x67-79% Shadow Ball 2x40-47% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Frillish View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Energy Ball 2x37-43% Flamethrower14-16% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Frillish View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x75-88% Ice Shard11-13% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Frillish View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x46-54% Sludge Bomb14-16% | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Frillish grows into Jellicent through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Frillish easily with 63 breeding partners from the Amorphous egg group.
Shiny Frillish
The gender-split coloring makes Frillish's shiny a two-for-one deal. Males go greener while females pale out, so at least both forms bring something different to the table. B tier.
Shiny Frillish Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Frillish
42 encounter spots for Frillish at high spawn rates starting from mid-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Frillish in SwSh
Frillish is where the line starts, caught through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 27-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Frillish ✓Bridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 60%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 60%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 60%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%OvercastDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 50%OvercastDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 45%RainingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 40%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 35%RainingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 35%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 16%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.41-42Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 2%Raining
Step 2Catch or Evolve into JellicentRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldShieldRate 35%All WeatherRoute 9Lv.39-43Surfing on waterRate 5%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldSwordRate 5%All WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 16%Thunderstormor evolve from Frillish (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Frillish preloaded.
Along Route 14 you can surf up a Frillish around level 30 to 33, or step in to rescue a Swimmer under attack and face the overworld one at level 34.
Where To Catch Frillish in USUM
The line opens with Frillish at Lv. 30-34 via surfing and fixed encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Evolve into Jellicent
To plan your throws, open the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon catch rate calculator with Frillish preloaded.
No wild encounters for Frillish in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
How to Obtain Frillish in SM
Step 1Frillish ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Surfing · Route 18. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Surfing · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 134 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Jellicent
Frillish spreads across seventeen spots in Hoenn, met while walking each one, commonly turning up between levels 25 and 30 no matter the version.
Where To Catch Frillish in ORAS
Frillish is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 25-30. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Frillish ✓Route 105 - OutsideLv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 106Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 107Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 108Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 109Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 122Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 124Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 125Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 126Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 127Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 128Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 129Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 130Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 131Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 132Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 133Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 134Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chain
Step 2Evolve into Jellicent
To plan your throws, open the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire catch rate calculator with Frillish preloaded.
Base Stats
Sp. Def and Sp. Atk carry most of Frillish's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Sp. Def EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Legend has it that the residents of a sunken ancient city changed into these Pokémon.
Frillish Guide
You can run Frillish through the first few routes without issues. 335 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Jellicent as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Frillish joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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