Froakie
#656 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Froakie
The best moves for Froakie are Pound and Surf when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bubble and Surf deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Froakie family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Froakie evolves into Frogadier for 25 Candy, then into Greninja for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Greninja costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Game images
Froakie, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
Pokémon Night Out: London
In person
10th Nov
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
Pokémon Night Out: Los Angeles
In person
24th Oct
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Mega Ascension
31st Aug
2026 Pokémon World Championships
28th Aug
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global
28th Feb
Precious Pals: Taken Over
23rd Jan
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Halloween 2025 Part II
27th Oct 2025
Summary
Froakie is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Froakie's best moveset is Pound & Surf and it has a Max CP of 1,122. Froakie evolves into Frogadier.
About
"It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 6 | 12 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
7 | 100% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
6.9 | 100% |
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.1 | 88% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.9 | 85% |
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.9 | 85% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.7 | 82% |
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
5.6 | 80% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
5.4 | 78% |
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.6 | 66% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.1 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Froakie?
Froakie is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
- 6 0.04
- 7 0.04
- 8 0.04
- 9 0.04
- 10 0.04
The best counter to Froakie is Zekrom (Shadow) with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt, followed by Regieleki, Electivire (Shadow) and Thundurus (Therian Forme). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
The top Froakie counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Froakie's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
122 |
| Defense |
|
84 |
| Stamina |
|
121 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 107 |
| Level 50 | 114 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 7 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
425 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
567 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
851 |
|
Level 40 |
992 |
|
Level 50 |
1,122 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 709 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 921 |
Costumes
