Special
Balanced
65Speed · Below Avg

Is Remoraid Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Water with AbilityHustle boosting Attack at accuracy cost. Octillery at 25 gets AbilitySuction Cups preventing forced switches. Available in the Sevii Islands. Neither form competes with Kanto's deep Water roster.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSTETGEGGEGGEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8RemoraidCatchableOctilleryEvolveLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Strong

Remoraid resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Remoraid's defenses.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Avoid
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Remoraid trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's team hits Remoraid's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Good

Remoraid has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Remoraid trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Remoraid has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

Easy KO
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Remoraid has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Risky
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Good

Octillery has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.

You Win
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
You Win
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
You Win
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
You Win
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Even
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
You Win
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Octillery trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Risky
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Catchable
Post-game only
Type
Water
Tier
E

Catch Remoraid on Water Labyrinth (Super Rod fishing, Lv 15-25, common).

View Remoraid locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 22WaterBubble Beam98100%20
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Sabrina
    • TM29PsychicPsychic90100%10
    • LV 44IceIce Beam90100%10
  • After Blaine
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 55NormalHyper Beam15090%5
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Remoraid to Octillery
Level 25
Type
Water
Tier
C

Your Remoraid should hit Level 25 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 25)
    • LV 25WaterBubble Beam98100%20
  • After Erika
    • TM35FireFlamethrower90100%15
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Blaine
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 54IceIce Beam90100%10
    • LV 70NormalHyper Beam15090%5
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Remoraid in FireRed & LeafGreen

Remoraid mirrors Qwilfish perfectly but flips the version. LeafGreen-exclusive Super Rod fishing at nine spots, all common, none of which carry over to FireRed. The two versions split their rare fish evenly.

LeafGreen Exclusive — Trade with FireRed for Qwilfish

9 locations to catch Remoraid

Encountered via fishing with a Rod

Badge 8
Post-Game

Where To Catch Remoraid in FRLG

The path to Remoraid starts with Remoraid at Lv. 15-25 via fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Octillery
    Step 2Evolve into Octillery
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Octillery egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.

Remoraid Weakness

Remoraid's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.

Remoraid Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Remoraid Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Remoraid Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Remoraid

Remoraid Evolutions

One evolution ahead. Remoraid grows into Octillery through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Remoraid. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Remoraid
Water
HP
35
75+40
ATK
65
105+40
DEF
35
75+40
SP.ATK
65
105+40
SP.DEF
35
75+40
SPE
65
45-20
BST
300D-Tier
480C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Remoraid easily with 58 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aurora Beam, Haze, Octazooka and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolodewgong

FRLG Remoraid Best Moveset

Water with AbilityHustle boosting Attack by 50% at reduced accuracy. 65 Attack and 65 Sp. Atk even on both sides. Octillery brings the wide special coverage.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Hustle
Item
Sitrus BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Remoraid
Naive+SPE

Remoraid best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • Fire Blast
  • PsychicCoverage
  • Ice Beam

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Aurora Beam and Haze from the egg pool give Remoraid something extra. Pair those with Surf and Dive for STAB and Ice and Psychic coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 11
Lock-On
1005Normal
Lv 22
Aurora Beam
6510020Ice
Lv 22
Bubble Beam
C9710020Water
Lv 22
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
Lv 33
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Lv 44
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
Lv 55
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM
Dive
C9010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
B120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
A9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM29
Psychic
B9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
A10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
HM03
Surf
S14210015Water
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
C12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aurora Beam
6510020Ice
Egg
Haze
C30Ice
Egg
Octazooka
978510Water
Egg
Rock Blast
A259010Rock
Egg
Screech
D8540Normal
Egg
Supersonic
5520Normal
Egg
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP35
F
Attack65
C
Defense35
F
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def35
F
Speed65
C
Total300
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight12.0 kg
Base XP60
Abilities
Hustle
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe
Special Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a MANTINE’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.

It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 100 yards.

Remoraid FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Why can't I find Remoraid in FireRed?

    Remoraid is exclusive to Pokemon LeafGreen. FireRed players have to trade for one.

    Pokemon LeafGreen cover art

    LeafGreen exclusive

    Trade with a player who has Pokemon LeafGreen to obtain Remoraid.

    See the Locations section above for where to find Remoraid in LeafGreen.

    How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen

    GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.
    Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak.
  • Yes. Remoraid is a post-game Pokemon. You need to defeat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame first. Remoraid is found on the Sevii Islands. Sevii Islands 1-3 unlock after defeating Lt. Surge in Vermilion City; Sevii Islands 4-7 unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and showing 60+ species in your Pokedex (talk to Celio on One Island to get the Rainbow Pass).

Game Availability

Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Remoraid spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.

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