Mid-stage Pokemon like Frogadier rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Greninja, which is where the real potential kicks in. Sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Only weak to Electric and Grass.
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.
Frogadier Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type 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.
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 no compatible partners via one egg group. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+26 from Froakie). The final form adds another 125 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Frogadier to get Froakie eggs from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Bestow, Camouflage, Mind Reader and 3 more.
The recommended build leans into Frogadier's strengths as an attacker. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs back that up. Protean rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Frogadier Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Dark Pulse
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Frogadier directly. Start with Froakie but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve at level 16. The 2-stage line from Froakie to Frogadier is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Frogadier in X & Y
Froakie is your first catch on the way to Frogadier. You'll find gift encounters from Lv. 5+ across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FroakieMODERATEAquacorde TownYGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityStarter choiceMODERATEAquacorde TownXGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityStarter choiceLEGENDARYVaniville TownYIn-game tradeLv.5LimitedEarlyCityTrade any (post-Elite Four, Chespin starter)LEGENDARYVaniville TownXIn-game tradeLv.5LimitedEarlyCityTrade any (post-Elite Four, Chespin starter)
Step 2Frogadier ✓
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 fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 83 Sp. Atk. Base 97 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Frogadier appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Frogadier has appeared in 6 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A