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finizen
Generation IX · #0963 — Dolphin Pokémon
Finizen is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, classified as the Dolphin Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number 963. This aquatic creature represents an early stage in a two-stage evolutionary line, eventually evolving into the more powerful Palafin. With a base stat total of 315, Finizen demonstrates modest overall power but excels in speed with a base Speed stat of 75, making it a relatively quick Pokémon despite its humble beginnings. The species was first discovered in the Paldea region and has since become a recognizable fixture in the Generation IX games, appreciated by trainers for its charming design and unique mechanics that emphasize cooperative gameplay through the Union Circle feature.
Base Stats
Height
1.3m
Weight
60.2kg
Category
Dolphin Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
fish
Abilities
Prevents burns.
Finizen Biology & Physical Characteristics
Finizen is a light blue cetacean Pokémon that closely resembles a real-world dolphin, standing 1.3 meters tall and weighing 60.2 kilograms. Its coloration features a predominantly blue upper body that transitions to a pale bluish-white underbelly extending across its lower jaw, eyes, and dorsal fin. The Pokémon possesses distinctive two-tone blue and pink pupils set within its rounded head, complemented by a short snout typical of dolphins. Most notably, Finizen bears a prominent ring of water circling the base of its tail, which serves as both a biological feature and a tool for social interaction. This water ring is created through a remarkable biological process wherein Finizen mixes seawater with a sticky secretion from its single blowhole located atop its head. The ring can detach and expand, allowing Finizen to use it as a plaything when socializing with others of its kind. Additionally, Finizen possesses a pair of pectoral fins and a split tail fin that aid in its aquatic locomotion.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Finizen Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Finizen exhibits a balanced gender distribution with exactly 50 percent male and 50 percent female individuals in the wild population, making gender selection straightforward for trainers seeking specific characteristics. The species belongs to two egg groups simultaneously: the Field egg group and the Water 2 egg group, providing considerable flexibility in breeding combinations with compatible Pokémon. When bred, Finizen eggs require 40 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps of travel with the egg in the trainer's party. Finizen can learn several moves through breeding that are not available through leveling or technical machines, including Boomburst, Bounce, Counter, Haze, and Tickle, allowing breeders to create offspring with enhanced move pools. The species has a base friendship value of 50, indicating a neutral starting relationship with freshly caught or hatched individuals that requires effort to strengthen through positive interactions and care.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red blue
tm08
yellow
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm09
gold silver
tm09
yellow
tm08
red green japan
tm08
blue japan
tm09
red blue
tm09
crystal
+298 more TMs/HMs
finizen's Evolution Chain
Finizen Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Finizen evolves into Palafin, its singular evolved form, through a unique evolutionary mechanism that emphasizes cooperative gameplay. The evolution occurs when Finizen reaches level 38 while connected with another player via the Union Circle feature, a multiplayer system that encourages social interaction and cooperation between trainers. This evolution requirement is distinctive in modern Pokémon games, as it ties progression directly to multiplayer engagement rather than traditional methods like items, location changes, or stat conditions. Upon evolution, Finizen transforms into Palafin, gaining increased base stats across most categories and becoming a more formidable Water-type Pokémon. The emphasis on union and cooperation during evolution reflects thematic elements of togetherness and mutual growth, aligning with Finizen's inherently social nature as demonstrated through its pod-dwelling behavior and emotional sensory abilities.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Finizen Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Finizen is a highly social Pokémon that lives within structured groups known as pods, exhibiting behavior consistent with real-world cetaceans. The species possesses a remarkable sensory capability, using ultrasonic waves to detect and interpret the emotions of other living creatures around it, demonstrating a sophisticated level of social awareness and empathy. According to Pokédex entries, Finizen enjoys playing with members of its own kind using its distinctive water ring, suggesting that play serves an important role in pod bonding and social development. Despite its generally friendly and playful demeanor, Finizen must compete with Barraskewda for food resources within shared aquatic habitats, indicating it occupies a middle position within marine food webs. The species also faces natural predation from Dragalge, making vigilance and pod protection important for survival. Finizen inhabits the coastal waters of the Paldea region, where it can be encountered in various aquatic locations throughout the games.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IX
It likes playing with others of its kind using the water ring on its tail. It uses ultrasonic waves to sense the emotions of other living creatures.
Its water ring is made from seawater mixed with a sticky fluid that Finizen secretes from its blowhole.
Finizen Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Finizen derives from a combination of 'fin' and 'citizen,' reflecting both its aquatic nature and its role as a social community member within dolphin pods. The Japanese name, Namiiruka, breaks down as 'nami' meaning wave and 'iruka' meaning dolphin, directly emphasizing the wave patterns visible on Finizen's body and its water ring feature. The design intentionally captures the essence of real dolphins while introducing fantastical elements like the detachable water ring and the ability to secrete a special fluid from its blowhole. The pale wave patterns adorning Finizen's sides serve as both visual identification markers and a nod to its aquatic origins. As the Dolphin Pokémon genus, Finizen embodies the intelligence, social nature, and grace associated with dolphins in both real-world biology and popular culture, while the addition of psychic sensory abilities through ultrasonic wave detection adds a layer of supernatural perception that elevates it beyond a simple animal representation.
Learnable Moves
Finizen can learn 44 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| boomburst | normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 10 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double hit | normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Finizen Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Finizen occupies a niche role as a low-tier water-type with limited offensive and defensive capabilities. Its base stats total only 315, with particular weaknesses in Attack (45), Defense (40), and Special Attack (45), making it vulnerable to common offensive threats. However, Finizen's respectable base Speed of 75 allows it to outpace many other early-game Pokémon, making it useful in matches against slower opponents. The Water Veil ability prevents burns, offering situational utility against fire-type Pokémon and Pokémon that use status-inducing moves. Finizen's movepool includes useful options like Aqua Jet for priority Water-type damage, Hydro Pump for powerful special attacks, and coverage moves like Acrobatics and Icy Wind through technical machines. Most competitive trainers view Finizen primarily as a stepping stone toward its more competitive evolution, Palafin, which gains significantly enhanced stats and capabilities. Its true value emerges in early-game and casual formats where its speed and water-type coverage moves provide meaningful advantages.
Commonly Asked Questions About Finizen
What type is Finizen?
Finizen is a water type Pokemon.
What does Finizen evolve into?
Finizen evolves into palafin-zero.
What are Finizen's weaknesses?
Finizen is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Finizen Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Finizen represents a notable shift in Pokémon game design philosophy by introducing evolution mechanics that prioritize multiplayer cooperation and social connection over traditional solo progression methods. This design choice resonated with players who value community engagement and collaborative gameplay, positioning Finizen as a symbol of the social nature emphasized in modern Pokémon titles. The species' design has generated appreciation within fan communities for its charming aesthetic and the unique water ring feature, which has inspired fan art and creative interpretations exploring the mechanics behind its creation and use. Finizen's emphasis on emotional sensing through ultrasonic waves appeals to trainers interested in Pokémon with sophisticated behavioral traits and intelligence. The Pokémon has appeared in various Pokémon media including the animated series, where its social and playful nature has been highlighted. Additionally, Finizen's dependency on the Union Circle for evolution serves as a metaphor for friendship and cooperation, themes central to the Pokémon franchise's core messaging.
Where to Find Finizen in Every Pokémon Game
Finizen was introduced in Generation IX and remains unavailable in earlier games and regional Pokédexes from previous generations. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Finizen can be encountered in the South Province area of the Paldea region, holding National Pokédex number 963 and local Pokédex number 291. The species has not yet appeared in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, meaning it has no Pokédex entries in that title. Finizen has a catch rate of 200, making it relatively easy to capture with standard Poké Balls when encountered with full health. For players seeking Finizen outside of random encounters, breeding is an effective method once a specimen is obtained, utilizing its high egg-production compatibility through the Field and Water 2 egg groups. The species' evolution into Palafin requires access to another player through the Union Circle feature, making online connectivity or local wireless capabilities necessary for trainers wishing to complete their evolutionary experience.