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No. 0419

Floatzel

Sea Weasel Pokémon

Floatzel
Official art
Water
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
33.5 kg 73.9 lbs
Base stat total
495 Higher than 67% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Has a long, rather splendid flotation sac, which prevents Floatzel from drowning even in stormy seas. One might glimpse this species around fishing hamlets from time to time.
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Base stats

HP85160–192280–374
Atk105112–172193–339
Def5567–117103–229
SpA8594–150157–295
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe115121–183211–361
Total495Higher than 67% of Pokémon
HP85Atk105Def55Spe115SpD50SpA85

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 115); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Floatzel outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 183Floatzel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  12. 167Floatzel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 135Floatzel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.24% of teams · rank #145 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Band
Ability
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Wave Crash
  2. Flip Turn
  3. Aqua Jet
  4. Ice Spinner

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.2%
  • Rated 1500+0.18%
  • Rated 1630+0.24%
  • Rated 1760+0.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.24%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.1%
  • 0.9%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe54.3%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.7%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.5%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.4%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Water99.3%
  • Ground0.5%
  • Dark0.2%
  • Grass0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0418BuizelWater
    1. Level 26
      #0419FloatzelWater

Moves

Level up 16

1Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
15Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
18Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
21SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
24Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
29Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
35WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
41Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
46Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
51AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
57Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
62Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

Biology

Floatzel's sac evolved to more efficiently hunt prey, though it spends most of its time rescuing drowning people and helping fishermen carry their catch.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Sea Weasel Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Sinnoh#057Extended Sinnoh#057Updated Unova#150Mountain Kalos#059Hisui#042Paldea#052

  1. Has a long, rather splendid flotation sac, which prevents Floatzel from drowning even in stormy seas. One might glimpse this species around fishing hamlets from time to time.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. With its flotation sac inflated, it can carry people on its back. It deflates the sac before it dives.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver

  3. It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. Its flotation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. It can double as a rubber raft.

    Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.

    Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Floatzel
Japanese
フローゼル
Japanese (romaji)
Floazel
Korean
플로젤
Chinese (Traditional)
浮潛鼬
Chinese (Simplified)
浮潜鼬
French
Mustéflott
German
Bojelin
Spanish
Floatzel
Italian
Floatzel

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

2 Spe
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
173
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Floatzel
♂ Male
Female Floatzel
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Buizel: Level 26.

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Y 10 areas
  • Couriway TownSurfing · Lv 44–46
  • Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 313)Surfing · Lv 38–40
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Surfing · Lv 38–40
  • Road 15Surfing · Lv 34–36
  • Road 16Surfing, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 34–36
  • Road 21Surfing, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 50–52
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Surfing · Lv 29–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Surfing · Lv 57–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Surfing · Lv 29–59
X 10 areas
  • Couriway TownSurfing · Lv 44–46
  • Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 313)Surfing · Lv 38–40
  • Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Surfing · Lv 38–40
  • Road 15Surfing · Lv 34–36
  • Road 16Surfing, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 34–36
  • Road 21Surfing, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 50–52
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Surfing · Lv 29–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Surfing · Lv 57–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Surfing · Lv 29–59
White 2 7 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestSurfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
  • Nature SanctuarySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
  • Road 11Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
  • Road 14Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
  • Road 23Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–50
Black 2 7 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestSurfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
  • Nature SanctuarySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
  • Road 11Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
  • Road 14Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
  • Road 23Surfing in dark spots · Lv 45–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 40–50
White 2 areas
  • Road 11Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
  • Road 14Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 2 areas
  • Road 11Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
  • Road 14Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone SwampWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone SwampWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Platinum 10 areas
  • Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
  • Road 218Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
  • Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Road 222Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–41
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
  • Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
  • Victory Road (B1F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–50
  • Victory Road (inside B1F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–55
  • Victory Road (inside exit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
  • Victory Road (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Pearl 9 areas
  • Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
  • Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Road 218Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 222Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
  • Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
  • Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
  • Victory Road (inside B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–51
Diamond 9 areas
  • Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
  • Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Road 218Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 222Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–42
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
  • Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
  • Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
  • Victory Road (inside B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–51

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.