To find the female Frillish in Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin, you must advance the main storyline to a specific point and then investigate a cave in the upper northwest section of the region. The male Frillish is not tied to the main quest and requires specific Habitats to be built.
Key Facts
- The female Frillish is pink and tied to the main storyline.
- The male Frillish is blue and can be summoned via Habitats.
- You must reach Bubbly Basin Environment Level 3 to begin unlocking the female Frillish.
- The female Frillish is found in a cave near the upper northwest corner of Bubbly Basin.
- This cave is the same location where you find the Starmie Doll.
- The male Frillish can be summoned using the Ocean Treasures Habitat or the Playing Sailor Habitat.
| Form | Availability | Location/Method |
|---|---|---|
| Female Frillish (Pink) | Main Storyline | Cave in upper northwest Bubbly Basin, requires Environment Level 3 and Popplio’s hint. Also associated with the Starmie Doll quest. |
| Male Frillish (Blue) | Post-Storyline / Optional | Summoned via Ocean Treasures Habitat or Playing Sailor Habitat. |
How to Find and Befriend Female Frillish
As you progress through Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin, you will eventually reach a point where finding the female Frillish becomes a storyline necessity. This pink variant is a crucial ally for advancing the main quest, particularly for building the Ocean Temple. Your first step involves raising the Bubbly Basin’s environment level.
To increase the environment level, engage in activities like adding new homes, constructing buildings, placing furniture, and completing Pokémon requests. You need to reach Bubbly Basin Environment Level 3 for Popplio’s request. Once this level is achieved, speak with Popplio.
Popplio will then provide hints for various Pokémon to summon. Select the hint for “The floaty pink one” to have the female Frillish spawn in a nearby cave. This cave is located in the upper northwest corner of Bubbly Basin. It is the same area where you will find the Starmie Doll.
Locating the Starmie Doll for Frillish
The quest to find the Starmie Doll is directly linked to befriending the female Frillish and is part of the main storyline’s “Build the Beautiful Building” quest.
After speaking with Frillish in the cave and clearing the entrance, you will need to explore deeper within. Be prepared for the path to involve exiting and re-entering water.
Frillish will follow you as you navigate the cave. Eventually, you will reach a minecart track. Follow this track until you enter a more open chamber featuring crystals and star-spotted rocks along the back wall. The Starmie Doll is hidden behind these rocks.
Dig behind the star-spotted rocks to uncover the Starmie Doll. If Frillish struggles to keep up, you can prompt her to follow by pressing Up on the D-Pad. Upon finding the doll, Frillish will express relief and give you the Starmie Doll, completing that part of her request.
Summoning Male Frillish Using Habitats
Beyond the storyline-bound female Frillish, a distinct blue male variant exists. This male Frillish is not part of the main quest progression and requires a different approach to encounter. To meet this version, you must construct specific Habitats within the Bubbly Basin region.
The male Frillish can be summoned using either the Ocean Treasures Habitat or the Playing Sailor Habitat. Both of these Habitats are also compatible with the female Frillish, though she is initially encountered through the main storyline. Building these structures is key to adding the male variant to your collection.
The Ocean Treasures Habitat requires 1 Sparkling Jewelry, 1 Bottled Ship, and 1 Marine Chest. The Playing Sailor Habitat needs 1 Ship’s Wheel, 1 Wooden Crate, 1 Big Treasure Chest, and 1 Bottled Ship. Both Habitats are considered Common rarity and do not have specific time-of-day restrictions for summoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the female Frillish?
You can find the pink, female Frillish in a cave located near the upper northwest corner of Bubbly Basin. This encounter is tied to the main storyline and requires you to reach Environment Level 3 in Bubbly Basin.
What is the Starmie Doll’s purpose?
The Starmie Doll is a key item required by the female Frillish during the main storyline. Finding it is part of her request, which leads to her assistance in building the Ocean Temple and progressing the “Build the Beautiful Building” quest.
Can I find the male Frillish without the DLC?
No, the male Frillish is exclusive to the Bubbly Basin DLC Expansion Pass. You will need to purchase and install the DLC to encounter and befriend this blue variant of the Pokémon.
Are the Habitats for male Frillish different from female Frillish?
While the female Frillish is found through the main story, both the male and female forms of Frillish can be summoned using the same two types of Habitats: Ocean Treasures and Playing Sailor. Building these Habitats is the method for encountering the male variant.
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