Frogadier Best Moveset
83 Sp. Atk at 97 Speed on Water with AbilityProtean changing type to match each move. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Greninja exists. The moveset is fast with type-shifting coverage. One evolution from 122 Speed and A-Tier competitive relevance.
Frogadier saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Frogadier's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Protean with Life Orb, favoring a Hasty nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Frogadier best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Dark Pulse
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Frogadier saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Frogadier maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Protean with Focus Sash, favoring a Hasty nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
- Gunk Shot
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Frogadier saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Frogadier maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Protean with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Switcheroo
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Frogadier Weakness
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 |
What is Frogadier Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Frogadier
Raikou can KO Frogadier with Thunderbolt (258-304%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Frogadier for 56-66%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frogadier View Raikou builds →Scald38-45% Thunderbolt 2x258-304%KO Volt Switch 2x200-236%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Frogadier View Breloom builds →Mach Punch45-53% Bullet Seed 2x56-66% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Frogadier
You're catching Froakie first, not Frogadier. Froakie appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
No wild encounters for Frogadier. The 3-stage chain runs through Froakie, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
You're catching Froakie first, not Frogadier. Froakie appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Frogadier isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Froakie from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Froakie to Frogadier is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Frogadier in SM
Step 1Obtain FroakieBREEDINGAvailableLeave 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 2Frogadier ✓
Step 3Evolve into Greninja
Base Stats
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.
Its swiftness is unparalleled. It can scale a tower of more than 2,000 feet in a minute’s time.
Frogadier Guide
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.
Frogadier fills the hazard setter role. It's a physical attacker with base 63 Attack. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
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.
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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