frogadier #657
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frogadier
Generation VI · #0657 — Bubble Frog Pokémon
Frogadier, known as the Bubble Frog Pokémon, is a Water-type Pokémon that represents the middle stage of the Kalos region's iconic water starter evolution line. Introduced in Generation VI, Frogadier stands as National Pokédex entry #657 and occupies a crucial position in the developmental journey from the timid Froakie to the formidable Greninja. This aquatic amphibian evolves from Froakie at level 16 and continues its transformation into Greninja upon reaching level 36, making it a pivotal stage in one of the most beloved starter lines in the franchise. With a total base stat of 405, Frogadier demonstrates balanced growth with particular emphasis on its exceptional Speed stat of 97, which already hints at the agility it will perfect in its final form.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
10.9kg
Category
Bubble Frog Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
blue
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.
Frogadier Biology & Physical Characteristics
Frogadier presents a striking appearance as a light-blue, bipedal frog-like Pokémon with distinctly aquatic characteristics. A dark blue marking covers its head and extends down its upper back in a three-pointed formation, creating an intimidating silhouette that distinguishes it from its pre-evolution. Its most prominent features include large, protruding eyes with yellow sclerae, black irises, and white pupils, each crowned with a backward-facing spike that contributes to its alert expression. The most iconic element of Frogadier's design is its white bubble scarf, which serves both aesthetic and functional purposes in its combat capabilities. Its hands and toes are colored dark blue with circular pads, while its fingers are white and circular, granting it the exceptional grip strength necessary for its signature abilities. Frogadier measures 0.6 meters in height and weighs a modest 10.9 kilograms, making it a compact but agile combatant perfectly suited to its role as a speedy, nimble fighter that exploits mobility advantages.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Frogadier Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Frogadier maintains a notably skewed gender ratio heavily favoring males, with approximately 87.5 percent of wild Frogadier being male and only 12.5 percent female, making female specimens considerably rarer in nature. This gender distribution is consistent throughout the Kalos starter line and reflects the same ratio found in both Froakie and Greninja. When breeding Frogadier, trainers must belong to the Water 1 egg group, which includes numerous aquatic and amphibious Pokémon such as Squirtle, Psyduck, and Lapras, allowing for diverse breeding combinations. The species requires approximately 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to roughly 4,884 to 5,140 steps of in-game movement before an egg containing Frogadier will produce its offspring. Frogadier maintains a moderate base happiness value of 70, indicating a reasonably friendly disposition that rewards trainers with good treatment. The medium-slow experience growth rate means Frogadier requires slightly more experience points than average to level up, encouraging trainers to invest additional time in developing their aquatic partner but rewarding patience with well-rounded stat distributions upon reaching their evolved form.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm04
sword shield
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
+699 more TMs/HMs
frogadier's Evolution Chain
Frogadier Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Frogadier occupies a significant position in the Kalos starter line's evolution chain, representing the intermediate stage between the cautious Froakie and the powerful Greninja. Upon reaching level 16, Froakie undergoes its transformation into Frogadier, gaining substantial improvements to its Special Attack stat, which rises from 62 to 83, and its Speed, jumping from 71 to an impressive 97. This evolution grants Frogadier access to the crucial move Bubble Beam and significantly expands its move pool, allowing it to become a more versatile combatant capable of handling diverse threats. When Frogadier reaches level 36, it evolves once more into Greninja, adding a Dark typing to its Water classification and receiving another dramatic stat boost, particularly to its Attack and Special Attack. The final form's signature ability, Protean, becomes available as a hidden ability option, allowing Greninja to dynamically change its type to match each move it uses. This evolution chain exemplifies thoughtful design progression, with each stage representing a meaningful power increase while maintaining the line's core identity of speed, precision, and tactical ingenuity throughout its development.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Frogadier Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Frogadier is renowned throughout the Pokémon world for its unparalleled swiftness and acrobatic prowess, capable of scaling a tower exceeding 2,000 feet in height in just one minute's time. This remarkable climbing ability stems from the specialized grip-enhancing structures on the tips of its fingers and toes, which allow it to adhere firmly to vertical surfaces with ease. In battle, Frogadier confounds opponents by leaping gracefully about ceilings and through trees, turning the terrain itself into a strategic advantage. The species demonstrates exceptional marksmanship and tactical awareness, throwing bubble-covered pebbles with precise control that can strike targets up to 100 feet away with remarkable accuracy. Frogadier is an expert at developing battle strategies that leverage environmental features, ensuring that it rarely misses its intended mark. This combination of physical agility, tactical intelligence, and environmental awareness makes Frogadier a formidable presence in any battle situation, whether it faces opponents on open ground or in complex, multi-level terrain where its superior mobility shines brightest.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
It can throw bubble-covered pebbles with precise control, hitting empty cans up to a hundred feet away.
Its swiftness is unparalleled. It can scale a tower of more than 2,000 feet in a minute’s time.
It can throw bubble-covered pebbles with precise control, hitting empty cans up to a hundred feet away.
Its swiftness is unparalleled. It can scale a tower of more than 2,000 feet in a minute’s time.
Frogadier Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Frogadier is a clever linguistic construction derived from the English word 'frog' combined with the French word 'cadet' (which means soldier or younger version), perfectly encapsulating its role as an intermediate evolution between Froakie and Greninja. In Japanese, it is known as Gekogashira, which combines 'gekō' (referring to a type of tree frog) with 'gashira' (meaning head or leader), emphasizing its progression toward greater leadership and combat prowess. The design draws heavy inspiration from real-world tree frogs, particularly the adhesive toe pads that allow actual frogs to climb vertical surfaces, translating this biological reality into Pokémon form with the white circular finger and toe pads. The iconic white bubble scarf that distinguishes Frogadier from Froakie serves as a visual metaphor for its mastery of water manipulation, suggesting accumulated skill and sophistication compared to its predecessor. The dark blue markings forming the three-pointed pattern down its back create a sense of dynamism and forward momentum, visually communicating the speed and direction that characterize this stage of evolution. Every element of Frogadier's design thoughtfully bridges the gap between Froakie's youthful innocence and Greninja's mature warrior aesthetic, creating a cohesive visual narrative across the entire starter evolution line.
Learnable Moves
Frogadier can learn 77 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| switcheroo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pledge | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Frogadier Competitive Battle Guide
Frogadier's competitive viability is primarily limited by its intermediate evolutionary status, as competitive players typically favor either Froakie in earlier-stage formats or Greninja as their final form. However, Frogadier possesses notable advantages in specific competitive scenarios, particularly its impressive base Speed stat of 97, which allows it to outpace many standard competitive threats without requiring investment in speed-boosting items or abilities. The species can function adequately as a special attacker with its base Special Attack of 83, though this falls short of the overwhelming offensive capabilities provided by its evolution into Greninja. Frogadier's ability Torrent activates when its health drops to one-third or less, amplifying its Water-type moves to 1.5 times their normal power, providing a potential momentum-shifting mechanic in close matches. The hidden ability Protean, available exclusively through breeding from Greninja parents or other Protean carriers, dramatically increases Frogadier's tactical flexibility by changing its type to match each move it uses, though this ability remains significantly more impactful on Greninja. In competitive doubles or team competitions, Frogadier can serve as a capable pillar alongside dedicated sweepers, using its Speed and reasonable movepool including moves like Bubble Beam, Aqua Jet, and coverage moves from its technical machine compatibility to pressure opponents while maintaining support options.
Commonly Asked Questions About Frogadier
What type is Frogadier?
Frogadier is a water type Pokemon.
What does Frogadier evolve into?
Frogadier evolves into greninja.
What are Frogadier's weaknesses?
Frogadier is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Frogadier Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Frogadier has achieved considerable prominence within Pokémon culture primarily through its starring role in the animated series, most notably as Ash's Frogadier during the Kalos region arc, where the Pokémon's acrobatic prowess and determination resonated strongly with viewers. Multiple major characters have carried Frogadier on their teams, including the skilled trainer Sanpei and the determined League competitor Goh, each utilizing the species' unique characteristics in memorable battles that showcased its distinctive combat style. The species has featured prominently in Pokémon Trading Card Game releases, with various Frogadier cards capturing its water-manipulating abilities and speed-focused mechanics through game mechanics like Quick Attack and accelerated evolution effects. Among competitive players and casual fans alike, Frogadier serves as a recognizable bridge in one of the most beloved starter lines, with its distinctive bubble scarf design making it instantly identifiable even among the hundreds of water-type Pokémon in the franchise. The species has appeared in multiple spin-off titles and regional Pokédex entries, cementing its place as an integral component of Generation VI's legacy and the Kalos region's iconic ecosystem, maintaining steady popularity in fan communities dedicated to water-type Pokémon and starter evolution lines.
Where to Find Frogadier in Every Pokémon Game
Frogadier is available in Pokémon X and Y as part of the Kalos region's native Pokédex, where trainers can obtain it as the natural evolution of Froakie, the Water-type starter choice. In the regional Pokédex, Frogadier holds the position of #008 in Central Kalos, making it readily accessible to early-game trainers who selected Froakie at the beginning of their journey. The species has subsequently appeared in later generations including Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where it can be obtained through the same evolutionary chain, as well as in Pokémon Sword and Shield through various methods. More recently, Frogadier has been confirmed for inclusion in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the announced game set in the Kalos region, where it will maintain its central role in the starter evolution lineup. The species maintains a catch rate of 45, making it moderately challenging to capture in the wild but certainly feasible for determined trainers. Its base happiness value of 70 means that traded Frogadier will show moderate friendliness to their new trainers, making it reasonably accommodating for players who prefer to obtain the species through trading rather than evolving from Froakie, expanding accessibility options for completionists and team builders across multiple game generations.