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Froakie Report

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Froakie (the Bubble Frog Pokémon) is an exceptionally rare Water-type Pokémon found among forested areas and freshwater ponds within the Kalos region and the Blueberry Academy Terarium as well as the Alola region on rare occasions. Though perhaps not among the most frightening of opponents to face in battle, Froakie are good-natured amphibians that can more than prove to be decent fighters with a bit of practice. Just make sure not to keep them out of the water for too long; they might not mind being on land that much, but they won’t be much good in battle if they can’t keep themselves supplied with bubbles for protection!

Froakie are generally considered to be a bit weaker than most other Water-type starters as a result of their fairly soft skin, which does not help them much in the way of defense. Even so, though, Froakie are stronger than they look and are able to take advantage of both physical and special attacks to prove their worth in battle. Froakie start out as tadpoles within the eggs of the parents, but they quickly mature into a frog-like form before hatching. Unlike most other amphibian Pokémon, Froakie are technically already at a semi-adult stage when they are initially born; their evolutions simply act as points of increasing maturation as they develop and become more capable of taking care of themselves in the wild. Froakie usually travel in small groups in order to make up for their weaker defenses and are rare to see in the wild on their own or at the very least without the accompaniment of an older parental figure. When threatened, they forcefully spray bubbles at their attacker in order to distract them so they can escape the confrontation altogether; this is not a real problem for Froakie, as they are actually rather agile for their size and can quickly hide themselves in their native environments quite well, usually before their predators can get a lock on them again. If forced into a defensive position, these young frogs will spray bubbles out of pores in their skin so as to surround their entire head and back in bubbles; while this may seem like an attempt to intimidate their opponents, in all reality, the shell of water comprising these bubbles is actually thicker than normal thanks to the addition of an organic compound that Froakie secrete from their backs as they are produced. As such, the bubbles act more or less as a damage buffer that allows these beasts to take a hit or two as they try and escape their predators. Later in life, these critters will be able to make better use of their agility to escape, but for the moment, this is the best defense that they have.

Compared to other Water-type starters, Froakie are actually quite carefree and enjoy playing more than they do fighting, again a likely consequence of their fairly poor defenses and limited offensive abilities. As such, these frogs make great pets for younger trainers and are able to get along with just about any type of wild Pokémon, provided they don’t pose a serious threat with Grass or Electric-type powers. Beneath its care-free attitude, however, it is duly noted that Froakie are more than a bit paranoid and will not be afraid to stop their activities and dash away immediately if they suddenly feel that they are being threatened. Sadly, this deep paranoia is so strong among the species that they usually run off at even the slightest sign of danger, whether it be a loud sound or the sudden quitting of an otherwise noisy background. Trainers will have to keep this in mind in raising these beasts, as it can easily lead them to forfeiting battles and running away the moment trouble rears its ugly head in combat.

While some might have trouble dealing with their somewhat paranoid personalities and abnormal behavior in general, Froakie are loyal partners that can more than put up a fight if forced to. They may not have the guts of other Pokémon at their young age, but with a decent selection of frog-themed attacks (like Bubble and Lick) on their side, these amphibians can at the very least make themselves a decent threat in battle. Just make sure that you don’t try to pay too much attention to their exact motions while they are young, as it’s a habit that will have to be broken pretty quickly once they evolve and manage to become real speed-demons in the amphibian world!

Professor Wormwood
A report on the Bubble Frog Pokemon, Froakie.  Enjoy.
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Froakie and its evolutions tend to have their eyes seemly closed outside of battle, is there a reason?