Floatzel
#419 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Floatzel
The best moves for Floatzel are Waterfall and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Waterfall and Aqua Jet deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Buizel family. Floatzel evolves from Buizel for 50 Candy.
Game images
Floatzel, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Floatzel is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Buizel. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Floatzel's best moveset is Waterfall & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 2,762.
About
"Its flotation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. It can double as a rubber raft."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall | 13 | 15.6 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Aqua Jet | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
11.6 | 100% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
11.5 | 100% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Liquidation
28 DPS
|
11 | 95% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Liquidation
28 DPS
|
10.8 | 93% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
9.6 | 83% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
9.4 | 81% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
9 | 78% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
8.8 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Floatzel?
Floatzel is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Floatzel is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Floatzel counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
221 |
| Defense |
|
114 |
| Stamina |
|
198 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 168 |
Size
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,047 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,396 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,094 |
|
Level 40 |
2,443 |
|
Level 50 |
2,762 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,745 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,268 |

