Floatzel (Pokémon)

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Buizel #418: Buizel
Pokémon
#420: Cherubi Cherubi
Floatzel フローゼル
Flowsel
#419
Floatzel



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Swift Swim Cacophony
Cacophony
Water Veil
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Field
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
3'07" 1.1 m
Floatzel
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Weight
73.9 lbs. 33.5 kg
Floatzel
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
178
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
173
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Floatzel
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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HP
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Atk
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Def
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Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F419.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Floatzel (Japanese: フローゼル Flowsel) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Buizel starting at level 26.

Biology

Physiology

Floatzel and its pre-evolution, Buizel, appear to be based on otters or weasels. Floatzel has two pointed blue fins on its arms and two tails. The yellow flotation device it had as a Buizel appears to have grown and now functions as a boat. It gives the impression of a swimmer with a towel draped around its shoulders. If Floatzel laid on its back, the structure round its neck could also be interpreted as a sort of inflatable dinghy using its tails much like its pre-evolution, as a propeller and its fins as oars. The small fins on Buizel's forelimbs have grown into fully-fledged fins that are used for Razor Wind attacks. Its forelimbs and tails are tipped with cream coloration, and there is a teardrop-shaped orange pattern voided in Floatzel’s cream lower belly. Floatzel also has a circular cream spot in the center of its head, cream-colored eyelids and a pattern of two black triangles on the edges of its cream muzzle, unlike Buizel.

Gender differences

Male Floatzel have two white spots on their back, whereas females have only one.

Special abilities

Floatzel's abilities are essentially the same as Buizel's, but stronger. Floatzel can now attack with Crunch and Ice Fang. As a fully evolved Pokémon, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. Its flotation sac can inflate to look like a life vest; in a similar way Buizel can expand its sac, as seen in A Crasher Course in Power!.

Behavior

It floats using its well-developed flotation sac, and it assists in the rescues of drowning people.

Habitat

They tend to inhabit swift-moving rivers.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Floatzel may be a fish-eater, but it is unknown whether this is true.

In the anime

Floatzel in the anime.

Major appearances

Floatzel made its debut in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Kellyn used his Capture Styler on a wild Floatzel so he could use it to escape from a group of Sharpedo that belonged to Hunter J's Henchmen.

Crasher Wake used a Floatzel against Ash's Buizel in A Crasher Course in Power!.

Kenny's Floatzel first appeared in Last Call, First Round!.

Minor appearances

Conway used a Floatzel in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Floatzel made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP083 Floatzel Ash's Pokédex Floatzel, the Sea Weasel Pokémon and the evolved form of Buizel. Its flotation sac developed as an aid in chasing aquatic prey. Floatzel can also carry people on its back.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, a Floatzel is first seen acting as the motor jet for Professor Rowan and his assistant (Platinum's father) as they arrived in Canalave City. Later, Crasher Wake has a Floatzel, which he used to battle Platinum's Empoleon, but after a close battle, lost. A few volumes later, under Wake's command, Pearl attempted to catch one himself, but failed to do so and resorted to catching the weaker Buizel.

In the TCG

Main article: Floatzel (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.
Pearl Its flotation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. It can double as a rubber raft.
Platinum It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
HeartGold With its flotation sac inflated, it can carry people on its back. It deflates the sac before it dives.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
White
Black 2 It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
White 2
Generation VI
X It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.
Y Its flotation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. It can double as a rubber raft.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Routes 213, 218, 221, 222, 224, and 230, Fuego Ironworks, Victory Road
Platinum
Common Routes 218, 221, 222, 224, and 230, Fuego Ironworks, Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver
Unknown Safari Zone
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare Routes 11, 14 (Surfing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Rare Routes 11, 14 and 23, Victory Road*, Nature Preserve and Lostlorn Forest (Surfing in rippling water)
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
Average Routes 15, 16, 21, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town and Victory Road (Surfing)



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Crystal Crossing (B1-B7)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Vien Forest
Union Road
Crysta Cave
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Oblivia Ruins
Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast Beach: Seabreeze Trail (Post-ending), Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Beach Zone

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl Wacan Berry Wacan Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Wacan Berry Wacan Berry (5%)
Black White Wacan Berry Wacan Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
495
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
15/21 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP
000Start 000Start Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
02626 000Start Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
000Start 000Start SonicBoom Normal Special 0000 090}}90% 20
000Start 000Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 40
000Start 000Start Water Sport Water Status 0000 —}}—% 15
000Start 000Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30
N/AN/A 0044 Growl Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 40
N/AN/A 0077 Water Sport Water Status 0000 —}}—% 15
0033 01111 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30
0066 01515 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25
01010 01818 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
01515 02121 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20
02121 02424 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
N/AN/A 02929 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 090}}90% 10
03939 03535 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
05050 04141 Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
06262 04646 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
02929 05151 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
N/AN/A 05757 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 080}}80% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Floatzel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Floatzel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Floatzel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Floatzel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
PsyduckGolduckRemoraidOctilleryPelipperAlomomola
Soak Water Status —% 20
PersianLinooneDelphoxInkayMalamar
Switcheroo Dark Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Floatzel in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Floatzel in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Floatzel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Floatzel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
B W B2 W2 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Floatzel can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Floatzel cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Floatzel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Floatzel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Buizel (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Floatzel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Floatzel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 419.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: River Flow 1 field move.png
(River Flow ×1)
Browser entry  
It spits orbs and blobs of water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW419.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Floatzel plays in the Beach Zone. Gyarados's Aqua Dash is the Attraction he specializes in, but he really likes Rayquaza's Balloon Panic, too!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

418Buizel.png
Unevolved
Buizel
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 26
419Floatzel.png
First evolution
Floatzel
 Water 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 419 m.png Spr 4p 419 m.png Spr 4h 419 m.png Spr b 4d 419 m.png
Spr 4d 419 f.png Spr 4p 419 f.png Spr 4h 419 f.png Spr b 4d 419 f.png
Spr 4d 419 m s.png Spr 4p 419 m s.png Spr 4h 419 m s.png Spr b 4d 419 m s.png
Spr 4d 419 f s.png Spr 4p 419 f s.png Spr 4h 419 f s.png Spr b 4d 419 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 419 m.png Spr 5b2 419 m.png Spr b 5b 419 m.png
Spr 5b 419 f.png Spr 5b2 419 f.png Spr b 5b 419 f.png
Spr 5b 419 m s.png Spr 5b2 419 m s.png Spr b 5b 419 m s.png
Spr 5b 419 f s.png Spr 5b2 419 f s.png Spr b 5b 419 f s.png
Floatzel For other sprites and images, please see Floatzel images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Floatzel is based on an otter, which is in the same family as weasels, however it resembles weasels a little more closely than it does otters. Floatzel also appears to be loosely based on the Kamaitachi.

Name origin

Floatzel and Flowsel are combinations of flow or float and weasel.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese フローゼル Flowsel From flow or float and weasel
France Flag.png French Mustéflott From mustélidé and flotter
Spain Flag.png Spanish Floatzel Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Bojelin From Boje and Hermelin
Italy Flag.png Italian Floatzel Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 플로젤 Flozel Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 浮潛鼬 Fú Qiǎn Yòu Literally "Snorkeling weasel". Also, 浮 refers to floating, while 潛 refers to diving.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


External links

Buizel #418: Buizel
Pokémon
#420: Cherubi Cherubi


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