Type matchups
Damage Frillish takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ghost type, Frillish has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Water/Ghost typing.
- With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 335
Frillish has a base stat total of 335, higher than 25% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (85). With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (40), it works best as a special attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 50 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Frillish can have the abilities Water Absorb, Cursed Body and Damp.
How to beat Frillish
Frillish takes 2× damage from Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Water and Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Water and Ghost moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Water and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Frillish is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Frillish → Jellicent) and evolves into Jellicent.
Best counters to Frillish
Other Water/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Frillish weak to?
As a Water/Ghost type, Frillish takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.
What is Frillish resistant to?
Frillish resists Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Frillish?
Strong type-based picks include Hydreigon, Zarude and Roaring Moon, which hit Frillish with super-effective attacks.