NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0592

Frillish

Water

Ghost

With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor.

Category: Floating Pokémon
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 33 kg
Generation: V

Abilities

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Cursed Body

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Damp Hidden ability

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Floating Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Frillish
- Jellicent

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 335

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric

×2

Grass

×2

Ghost

×2

Dark

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Water

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Poison

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

Normal

×0

Fighting

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

BindPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Poison StingPhysical · PoisonPower 15Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 4

MistStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 49
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 49
X Y · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 41
Sword Shield · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Sword Shield · Egg

AbsorbSpecial · GrassPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 8

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

RecoverStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 17
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 17
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 17
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28

Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ConstrictPhysical · NormalPower 10Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

BubbleSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Acid ArmorStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Destiny BondStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Egg

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Machine

Psych UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
Sword Shield · Machine

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Water SpoutSpecial · WaterPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 61
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 61
X Y · Level Up · Level 61
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 61
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 61
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 61
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48

Water SportStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Fire-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
X Y · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12

BrineSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 32
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
X Y · Level Up · Level 32
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Machine

Wring OutSpecial · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases against targets with more HP remaining, up to a maximum of 121 power.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 55
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 55
X Y · Level Up · Level 55
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 55
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 55
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 55

Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 27
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 27
X Y · Level Up · Level 27
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 27
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 27
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 27

Sludge WaveSpecial · PoisonPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 43
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 43
X Y · Level Up · Level 43
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Sword Shield · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Strength SapStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Heals the user by the target’s current Attack stat and lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Egg

PoltergeistPhysical · GhostPower 110Accuracy 90%Details +

Fails if the target has no held item.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black

With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor.

White · X · Omega Ruby

They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface.

Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

If its veil-like arms stun and wrap a foe, that foe will be dragged miles below the surface, never to return.

Ultra Sun

It wraps its veillike arms and legs around prey swimming by and drags them down to the depths of the ocean.

Ultra Moon

Using the invisible poison spikes on its veillike arms and legs, it paralyzes its enemies and causes them to drown.

Sword

It envelops its prey in its veillike arms and draws it down to the deeps, five miles below the ocean’s surface.

Shield

Legend has it that the residents of a sunken ancient city changed into these Pokémon.

POKÉMON TCG

Frillish trading cards

10 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12