#0592 · Gen 5 · 335 BST
Frillish
An early-evolution Water/Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Special Defense. Common ability: Water Absorb.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
130/54/63/76/94/54
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
162/101/112/128/150/101
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Frillish
Frillish is a Water/Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 335. An early-evolution Water/Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Special Defense. Common ability: Water Absorb.
Best stat: Special Defense (85 base)
Frillish's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Special Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Water Absorb
- Cursed Body
- Damp
How to use Frillish competitively
Open the damage calculator with Frillish selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Frillish appears in the species dropdown. Drop Frillish into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0592 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Water / Ghost |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Cursed Body, Damp |
| Base Stat Total | 335 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 55 / 40 / 50 / 65 / 85 / 40 |