Froakie Best Moveset
Water at 62 Sp. Atk and 71 Speed with AbilityProtean changing type to match the move used (once per switch-in). The type-shifting mechanic is powerful but pre-evolution stats can't use it. Evolve through to Greninja for 122 Speed and the Protean that redefines type matchups.
Froakie saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Froakie's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Blizzard
- Toxic Spikes
- Water Pulse
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
Froakie saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Froakie maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Protean with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Hidden Power Fire
- Taunt
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Froakie saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Froakie maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Protean with Focus Sash, favoring a Hasty nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Quick Attack
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Froakie Weakness
Froakie is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Froakie's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Froakie Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Froakie
Jolteon can KO Froakie with Thunderbolt (261-307%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (177-208%).
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froakie View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x203-239%KO Thunderbolt 2x261-307%KO Shadow Ball77-91% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Froakie View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x177-208%KO Sludge Bomb106-125%KO | ||
Evolution
Froakie kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Frogadier all the way to Greninja. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 216 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Froakie with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group.
How to Get Froakie
moderate rates for Froakie across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
A few locations for Froakie with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
You're catching Froakie first, not Froakie. Froakie appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Froakie can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Froakie from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Froakie in SM
- Step 1Froakie ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Frogadier with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Froakie egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Aquacorde Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Coastal Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 16. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Frogadier
Step 3Evolve into Greninja
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Froakie's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It protects its skin by covering its body in delicate bubbles. Beneath its happy-go-lucky air, it keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.
Froakie Guide
For a casual playthrough, Froakie works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Frogadier. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Froakie has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Froakie has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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