Frogadier's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It can throw bubble-covered pebbles with precise control, hitting empty cans up to a hundred feet away.
Its swiftness is unparalleled. It can scale a tower of more than 2,000 feet in a minute’s time.
Electric and Grass moves hit Frogadier for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Frogadier with Thunderbolt (250-294%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (172-202%). Toedscool deals 64-76% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frogadier View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x250-294%KO Volt Switch 2x194-229%KO Shadow Ball74-87% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frogadier View Raikou builds →Scald25-30% Thunderbolt 2x172-202%KO Volt Switch 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frogadier View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Knock Off14-17% Giga Drain 2x64-76% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Frogadier View Breloom builds →Mach Punch49-58% Bullet Seed 2x62-73% | ||
Frogadier is the middle stage between Froakie and Greninja. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+26 from Froakie). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Frogadier to get Froakie eggs using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Protean and Heavy-Duty Boots support Frogadier's hit-and-run approach, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Frogadier best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Spikes
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Trailblaze
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Ice Punch
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Switcheroo
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Spikes
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Trailblaze
- Grass Knot
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Ice Punch
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Switcheroo
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
- Gunk Shot
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
- Gunk Shot
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Frogadier can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ghost. The offense anchors on Hydro Pump and Surf while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Frogadier can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ghost. The offense anchors on Hydro Pump and Surf while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Frogadier can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ghost. The offense anchors on Hydro Pump and Surf while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Frogadier can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ghost. The offense anchors on Hydro Pump and Surf while TMs handle everything else.
Frogadier can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Froakie from X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Frogadier in Legends: Z-A. Bring Froakie over from X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Frogadier isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Froakie from X. The evolution path from Froakie to Frogadier is covered in the steps below.
Frogadier isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Greninja to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Protean on Frogadier. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Frogadier also gets Torrent, but they don't compare.
Frogadier's hidden ability is Protean. Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Introduced in X & Y, Frogadier has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves