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Finizen

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Finizen

Paldea #291 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Dolphin Pokémon

Pokédex entries

Scarlet

It likes playing with others of its kind using the water ring on its tail. It uses ultrasonic waves to sense the emotions of other living creatures.

Violet

Its water ring is made from seawater mixed with a sticky fluid that Finizen secretes from its blowhole.

Species-default descriptions; individual forms may have different in-game text.

Details

Type

Water

Category

Dolphin Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

60.2 kg (132.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0963

Pokédex

Paldea #291

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

45

85

207

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

45

85

207

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

75

139

273

Total

315

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Finizen, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #291
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
200
Base Exp.
63

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Finizen

Finizen

Paldea #291

Level 38 or higher while connected with another player via Union Circle.

Palafin

Palafin

Paldea #292

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

7AstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

10Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.

13Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

17Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row.

21DiveWaterPhysical8010010

The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.

25CharmFairyStatus-10020

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.

29AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.

34EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

39Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

44MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

50Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM002CharmFairyStatus-10020

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM004AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM011Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

TM014AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.

TM019Disarming VoiceFairySpecial40-15

Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM022Chilling WaterWaterSpecial5010020

The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM032SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM034Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

TM037Draining KissFairySpecial5010010

The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.

TM043FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

TM059Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM077WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM110LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

TM122EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

TM123SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TM130Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

TM135Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TM143BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM174HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

TM203Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
BoomburstNormalSpecial14010010

The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible explosive sound.

BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
Boomburst

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalSpecial14010010

The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible explosive sound.

Bounce

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

FlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Counter

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

FightingPhysical-10020

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

Haze

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

IceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Tickle

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

West Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter25-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter27-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter41-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-23Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-27Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter31-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter32-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-41Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-16Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter25-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter39-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter20-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-41Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-25Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter34-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-31Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid35Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 35., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Three-star native access after three Gym Badges., 3-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Ocean., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

West Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter25-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter27-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter41-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-23Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-27Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter31-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter32-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-41Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-16Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter25-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter39-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter20-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-41Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-25Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter34-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-42Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-31Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid35Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 35., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Three-star native access after three Gym Badges., 3-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Ocean., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Veil

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon's water veil prevents it from being burned.

Prevents burns.

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