Floatzel Best Moveset
115 Speed at 105 Attack on Water with AbilitySwift Swim doubling Speed under rain. Held ItemChoice Band with NatureAdamant runs devastating physical Water TermStab. Already among the fastest naturally, and rain makes it untouchable by speed. The moveset is a physical Water attacker that outspeeds everything under rain. 85/55/50 bulk folds to any priority.
105 Attack and 115 Speed in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Fast physical Water-type. Swift Swim in rain pushed Speed even higher. Outclassed by Starmie and Gyarados for team slots.
Best Moves
Best Build
Floatzel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Held steady in Gen V (Black & White). Rain teams existed and Floatzel could run on them, but Kabutops and Kingdra were the preferred rain sweepers.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Rain nerfed to 5 turns. Without permanent weather, 115 Speed was fast enough on its own but 105 Attack wasn't strong enough alone.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Faster Pokemon with higher Attack emerged every generation. Floatzel was outpaced by its own category.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Liquidation
- Brick Break
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Recovered slightly in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Five gens of decent stats that never found a permanent niche. Fast, fragile, average power.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Wave Crash
- Ice Spinner
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Floatzel Weakness
Floatzel's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. At base 115 Speed, Floatzel outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Floatzel Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Floatzel
Glimmora's Power Gem hits Floatzel for 49-57%.
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Floatzel View Glimmora builds →Power Gem49-57% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Floatzel View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off62-73% Stone Edge95-112%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Floatzel is what Buizel becomes. Breed it for Buizel eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Buizel pushed Floatzel to 495 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Floatzel
92 encounter spots for Floatzel at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Floatzel in SV
To get Floatzel, start by catching Buizel through walking encounters at Lv. 2-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BuizelAsado Desert - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.2-30OverworldRate 12%
Step 2Floatzel ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%Glaseado MountainLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.28-60OverworldRate 16%Asado Desert - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-60OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
Floatzel starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Floatzel in PLA
Buizel is your first catch on the way to Floatzel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-32 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BuizelHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Windswept RunLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Worn BridgeLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.22-25GrassRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.22-25GrassRate 15%
Step 2Floatzel ✓Worn BridgeLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.29-32GrassRate 15%or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
Floatzel appears at high spawn rates across 22 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Floatzel in BDSP
Buizel is your first catch on the way to Floatzel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-54 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BuizelValley WindworksLv.7-9FloorRate 35%Route 205 - SouthLv.8-10GrassRate 35%Route 205 - NorthLv.10-12GrassRate 35%Route 213Lv.20-21GrassRate 30%Fountainspring CaveLv.16-20CaveRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveRoute 224Lv.23GrassRate 4%
Step 2Floatzel ✓Route 218Lv.28-30GrassRate 35%Route 221Lv.28-30GrassRate 25%Fuego IronworksLv.29-30FloorRate 25%Route 213Lv.22GrassRate 10%Route 222Lv.40-42GrassRate 35%NightVictory Road - B1FLv.44-45CaveRate 30%Route 222Lv.40-42GrassRate 25%Morning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.50-51CaveRate 30%Route 224Lv.53-54GrassRate 30%NightRoute 224Lv.53GrassRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 230Lv.50-52GrassRate 13%or evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
You'll find Floatzel at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Floatzel in USUM
Step 1Obtain Buizel- Step 2Floatzel ✓Ultra Space Wilds - WaterfallLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Buizel (Step 1)
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Floatzel's Speed does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and help fishers carry what they caught.
Floatzel Guide
Floatzel looks average on paper at 495 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Floatzel gets Swift Swim and Water Veil. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 115 Speed, Swift Swim gives Floatzel an edge before opponents can react.
Floatzel is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Run Wavecrash, Icespinner, Aqua Jet, and Flip Turn on Floatzel. Wavecrash is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Floatzel appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves