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#0592 Frillish

Frillish artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
WaterGhost
Abilities
Water AbsorbRestores HP if hit by a Water-type move.Cursed BodyGhost-type move power is increased by 30%.
Hidden ability
DampCreates a Aqua Ring when entering battle; Water-type move power is increased by 20%, while Fire-type move power for all Pokémon is reduced by 25%.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Amorphous
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Sp. Def
Frillish’s base stats
HP55
Attack40
Defense50
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def85
Speed40
Total335

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59
Where to find Frillish in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Route 122045%

Evolution

Evolves into Jellicent at Lv 30.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Frillish’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.
4Poison StingPoisonPhysical1510035The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
8Night ShadeGhostSpecialvar.10015The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.
12Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
16Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
20HexGhostSpecial6510010A relentless attack that deals heavy damage to a foe with a status problem.
24BrineWaterSpecial6510010If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power.
28RecoverNormalStatus——5A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
32Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial409010Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns.
41Hydro PumpWaterSpecial1109010Blasts the target with a huge volume of water.
44Destiny BondGhostStatus——5If the user faints after using this move, the foe that landed the knockout hit dies along with it.
48Water SpoutWaterSpecial1501005The user whips up a huge tidal wave. The more HP the user has, the more powerful it is.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Frillish can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM92Trick RoomPsychicStatus——5The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial409010Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns.
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls.

Move tutors

Moves Frillish can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Water SpoutWaterSpecial1501005The user whips up a huge tidal wave. The more HP the user has, the more powerful it is.

Mahogany Town · Cost: Red Scale ×1

Requirements: Mahogany Town: small extras

Mahogany Town

Egg moves

Frillish’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself. Raises its Defense by 2 stages.
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. 10% chance to lower its Speed by 1 stage.
Confuse RayGhostStatus—10010The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
MistIceStatus——30The user cloaks itself in a white mist that keeps its stats from being cut for 5 turns.
Pain SplitNormalStatus——20The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
Strength SapGrassStatus—10010The user restores HP equal to the foe’s Attack stat, then lowers the foe’s Attack.

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