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{{Pokémon Infobox|
name=Froakie|
jname=ケロマツ |
tmname=Keromatsu |
pron=<sc>''froh-kee''</sc> |
species=Bubble Frog |
typebox=1|
type1=Water |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Torrent |
abilityd=Protean |
ndex=656 |
karea=Central |
kdex=007 |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=15.4 |
weight-kg=7.0 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
gendercode=31|
expyield=? |
eggcycles=21 |
lv100exp=1,059,860|
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=froakie |
generation=6 |
friendship=?<!--70-->|
}}
'''Froakie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ケロマツ''' ''Keromatsu'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Frogadier}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Greninja}} starting at [[level]] 36.

Along with {{p|Chespin}} and {{p|Fennekin}}, Froakie is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kalos]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. 

Along with {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Xerneas}}, and {{p|Yveltal}}, it was the first [[Generation VI]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public, being revealed on January 8, 2013 as part of the {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}} broadcast.

==Biology==
Froakie is a quadruped, frog-like Pokémon. It is covered in pale blue skin with white front paws. There is a single, dark blue stripe going down the center of its head to its nose. Its eyes are large with yellow sclera, black irises, and white pupils. A cape of white bubbles covers its back, and it has two small bubbles on its nose. These bubbles give Froakie added protection from attacks. Its hind feet have two toes, while its forefeet have three. Froakie is both light and strong, making it capable of jumping incredibly high.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/starters/</ref> It keeps a careful eye on its surroundings, despite its carefree attitude.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Froakie.png|thumb|left|Froakie in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Froakie]]====
Froakie made its debut appearance in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. It appeared again in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' where it helped Ash calm down a Garchomp. It then decided to follow Ash, allowing him to catch it.

===Minor appearances===
Another Froakie appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==
{{main|Froakie (TCG)}}

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=6
|xdex=It secretes flexible bubbles from its chest and back. The bubbles reduce the damage it would otherwise take when attacked.
|ydex=It protects its skin by covering its body in delicate bubbles. Beneath its happy-go-lucky air, it keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water|
gen=6 |
xyrarity=One |
xyarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Tierno]] in [[Aquacorde Town]]<br/>Traded from [[Shauna]] after becoming Champion if the player chose {{p|Chespin}} |
}}

====In side games====

====In events====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Water|
HP=     41|
Attack= 56|
Defense=40|
SpAtk=  62|
SpDef=  44|
Speed=  71}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Water|
Normal=  100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=  100 |
Rock=    100 |
Bug=     100 |
Ghost=   100 |
Steel=    50 |

Fire=     50 |
Water=    50 |
Grass=   200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=      50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |
Fairy=   100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist/levelh/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level6|5|Bubble|Water|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|8|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level6|10|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level6|14|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|18|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|21|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|25|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level6|29|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|35|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|39|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/level6|43|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM98|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|690|Skrelp}}{{MSP|691|Dragalge}}|Camouflage|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}<br>{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}<br>{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}<br>{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}<br>{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Froakie|Water|Water|6}}

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=water
|pictype=art
|no1=656
|name1=Froakie
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=657
|name2=Frogadier
|type1-2=Water
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=658
|name3=Greninja
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Dark}}

===Sprites===
<!--{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=6|
gender=none|
name=Froakie|
ndex=000|
}}-->

==Trivia==
* Froakie is the smallest unevolved [[starter Pokémon]].

===Origin===
Froakie is based upon a frog.<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y]</ref> Its bubbling white foam is a reference to frog foam nests, created by some species of frogs such as the {{wp|Tungara frog|Tungara}} and {{wp|Grey foam-nest tree frog}}, to protect its eggs. Froakie's foam heavily resembles a "backpack" of sorts, and has been shown to also be used in the anime as a makeshift hood, which is more than likely a reference to {{jwp|窃盗#.E6.A6.82.E8.A6.81|Dorobō}} (burglars or thieves) in Japanese folklore and culture; Dorobō use {{wp|furoshiki}} cloth bags to not only hold stolen goods but also to mask their identity, referenced in Froakie's usage of its foam. Considering its evolutions, its characteristics, as well as its association with thievery, Froakie may also be based on a {{wp|ninja}}.

====Name origin====
Froakie may be a combination of ''frog'', ''froth'', ''croak'', and ''rookie''.

Keromatsu is a combination ケロケロ ''kerokero'' (onomatopoeia for a frog's croaking) and 沫 ''matsu'' (bubble or foam) or 飛沫 ''himatsu'' (spray or splash).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=ケロマツ ''Keromatsu''|jameaning=From {{tt|ケロケロ ''kerokero''|onomatopoeia for a frog's croaking}}, {{tt|沫 ''matsu''|bubble or foam}}, and {{tt|飛沫 ''himatsu''|spray or splash}}
|de=Froxy|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Frosch|frog}}'' and ''{{wp|Proxy (climate)|Proxy}}''
|fr=Grenousse|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|grenouille|frog}}'' and ''{{tt|mousse|foam}}''
|es=Froakie|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Froakie|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=개구마르 ''Gaegumareu''|komeaning=From {{tt|개구리 ''gaeguri''|frog}}, {{tt|개골개골 ''gae'gol-gae'gol''|onomatopoeia for a frog's croaking}}, and {{tt|말 (沫) ''mal''|bubble or foam}}
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Froakie]]

==Notes==
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==External links==
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