floatzel

Floatzel is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Swift Swim: Doubles Floatzel's speed when it is raining.
• Water Veil (Hidden Ability): Prevents Floatzel from being burned.

Physical Characteristics:

• Floatzel resembles an otter with sleek, orange fur and cream-colored patterns.
• It has a flotation device-like structure around its body that looks like a life vest.
• Features a streamlined body with webbed limbs for efficient swimming.
• It has two blue fins on its arms and a long, light-blue tail with a split fin at the end.
• Its face has a distinctive cream-colored mask pattern, and it possesses sharp, pointed eyes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Floatzel is commonly found in freshwater bodies such as rivers and lakes.
• It is an adept swimmer, often seen gliding through water with ease.
• Known to rescue drowning people or Pokémon, using its buoyant collar to keep them afloat.
• It is a playful Pokémon but becomes fiercely protective of its territory and companions.

In Battle:

• Floatzel is a fast physical attacker with a strong emphasis on speed.
• Signature moves include Aqua Jet, Waterfall, and Ice Fang.
• It excels in rain-themed teams due to its Swift Swim ability, making it an effective rain sweeper.
• It is strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types but vulnerable to Electric and Grass types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Buizel starting at level 26.

Interesting Facts:

• Floatzel's design is inspired by otters and lifeguards, evident in its life vest-like flotation collar.
• It is known for its ability to patrol waterways and assist those in need, akin to a vigilant lifeguard.
• In the Pokémon anime, Floatzel is showcased as a powerful and agile battler.
• The buoyant collar is not only functional but also gives Floatzel a unique silhouette among Water-type Pokémon.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: With its flotation sac inflated, it can carry people on its back. It deflates the sac before it dives.
• Black: It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
• White: It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
• Black-2: It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
• White-2: It is a common sight around fishing ports. It is known to rescue people and carry off prey.
• 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.
• Omega-Ruby: It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Its flotation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. It can double as a rubber raft.
• Legends-Arceus: Has a long, rather splendid flotation sac, which prevents Floatzel from drowning even in stormy seas. One might glimpse this species around fishing hamlets from time to time.