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The Flying type (ひこうタイプ, Hikou taipu?) is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.

Pokémon of this type can fly, many of them live at high altitudes, even. Most of them are based on birds and insects. Their power is mostly related with aerial and wind-related moves. Most of them have wings, but there are also some of them that just float without wings, like Rayquaza and Gyarados.

Flying has been paired with every other Pokémon type to create a species; the introduction of Fighting/Flying Hawlucha completed all possible pairings. Until Generation V, no species was ever a pure Flying type; purely Flying typing could only be obtained in battle by Porygon, Kecleon and Arceus, which all had signature moves or Abilities to do so.

Famous Flying-type Pokémon Trainers include Falkner, the first Gym Leader of the Johto region; Winona, the sixth Gym Leader of Hoenn; Skyla, the sixth Unova Gym Leader; Kahili, a member of the Alola Elite Four; and Larry, a member of Paldea Elite Four.

Quick Answers

What are some examples of Flying type Pokémon that do not have wings? toggle section
Tornadus in its Incarnate Forme, Noibat, Noivern, and Bombirdier are examples of wingless Flying type Pokémon. Dunsparce, though not primarily a Flying type, can float slightly. Despite being classified as Flying type, Hawlucha and Flamigo do not possess wings.
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What are the common characteristics of all Flying type Pokémon? toggle section
Flying type Pokémon, an elemental type among eighteen, are recognized for their flight ability and high-altitude habitats. These Pokémon are generally modeled after birds and insects, with their powers largely tied to aerial and wind-related actions. Although most possess wings, certain Pokémon like Rayquaza and Gyarados can float without them. The Flying type has been combined with all other Pokémon types to form diverse species. Until Generation V, no species existed as a pure Flying type.
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What are some of the most powerful moves associated with Flying type Pokémon? toggle section
Powerful moves associated with Flying type Pokémon range from Acrobatics and Aerial Ace to Aeroblast and Air Cutter. Other moves include Air Slash, Beak Blast, Bleakwind Storm, and Bounce, with power levels between 55 and 100. Additionally, Fly and Flying Press are moves where the Pokémon soars before striking its target. Floaty Fall is a move where the Pokémon floats and then dives to attack.
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How does the Flying type interact with other Pokémon types? toggle section
As an elemental type in Pokémon, Flying type is often linked to aerial and wind-related moves. It has been paired with all other Pokémon types, creating a wide variety of species. The most frequent pairing is with the Normal type. Typically, Flying is the secondary type in dual type Pokémon. Only three Pokémon are purely Flying type. Trainers like Falkner and Winona are known for their Flying-type Pokémon.
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What was the first Flying type Pokémon introduced in the series? toggle section
Pidgey was the initial Flying type Pokémon in the series, appearing in the inaugural episode, 'Pokémon - I Choose You!'. It is categorized as a Normal/Flying type, the most prevalent type pairing in the Pokémon universe.
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Flying-type moves[]

  • There are 31 Flying-type moves.
  • In battles: Physical moves stand out.
    • 15 moves are of the Physical type.
    • 8 moves are of the Special type.
    • 5 moves are of the Other type.
  • In contests: Cool moves stand out.
    • 13 moves are of the type.
    • 4 moves are of the type.
    • 3 moves are of the type.
    • 2 moves are of the type.
    • 2 moves are of the type.

List of Flying-type moves[]

Name Category Contest Generation Power
Acrobatics Generation V 55
Aerial Ace Generation III 60
Aeroblast Generation II 100
Air Cutter Generation III 60[1]
Air Slash Generation IV 75
Beak Blast - Generation VII 100
Bleakwind Storm - Generation VIII 100
Bounce Generation III 85
Brave Bird [2] Generation IV 120
Chatter [3] Generation IV 65[4]
Defog [5] Generation IV -
Dragon Ascent Generation VI 120
Drill Peck Generation I 80
Dual Wingbeat - Generation VIII 40
Feather Dance Generation III -
Floaty Fall Generation VII 90
Fly Generation I 90
G-Max Wind Rage - - Generation VIII -
Gust Generation I 40
Hurricane Generation V 110[6]
Max Airstream - - Generation VIII -
Mirror Move Generation I -
Oblivion Wing Generation VI 80
Peck Generation I 35
Pluck Generation IV 60
Roost [7] Generation IV -
Sky Attack Generation I 140
Sky Drop Generation V 60
Supersonic Skystrike - - Generation V -
Tailwind [3] Generation IV -
Wing Attack Generation I 60

Effectiveness of Flying-type moves[]

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Weaknesses and resistances of the Flying type[]

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Flying-type-Pokémon Trainers[]

Flying-type-Pokémon Gym Leaders[]

Leader Location Badge

Falkner
Violet City, Johto Zephyr Badge
Zephyr Badge

Winona
Fortree City, Hoenn Feather Badge
Feather Badge

Skyla
Mistralton City, Unova Jet Badge
Jet Badge

Flying-type-Pokémon Elite Four members[]

Leader Category

Kahili
Alola Elite Four

Larry
Paldea Elite Four

Flying type records[]

  • Mega Rayquaza is the tallest Flying type.
  • Natu and Rookidee are the smallest Flying type.
  • Celesteela is the heaviest Flying type.
  • Minior (Core Form) is the lightest Flying type.
  • Starly and Pikipek evolve at the lowest level (14)
  • Rufflet and Vullaby evolve at the highest level (54)
  • Drifblim has the most HP of all Flying-types (150)
  • Mega Rayquaza has the most Attack and Sp. Atk of all Flying-types (180)
  • Mega Pinsir has the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Flying types (155)
  • Archeops has the most Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Flying types (140)
  • Skarmory has the most Defense of all Flying-types (140). But when Gligar has the Eviolite, Gligar has the highest Defense of all Flying types (157).
  • Therian Thundurus has the highest Special Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Flying types (145)
  • Lugia & Ho-Oh tie for the most Sp. Def of all Flying-types (154)
  • Mantine has the highest Special Defense of all non-Legandary Flying types (140). However, when Mantyke holds the Eviolite, Mantine's pre evolution has the highest Sp. Defense Defense of all Flying types (180).
  • Ninjask has the most Speed of all Flying-types (160)
  • Mega Pinsir has the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Flying-types. (155)
  • Mega Rayquaza has the highest base stat total of all Flying-types (780)
  • Mega Salamence has the highest base stat total of all non-Legendary Flying-types. (700)

Flying-type Pokémon[]

116 Pokémon are Flying type.

Pure Flying-type Pokémon[]

Primary Flying-type Pokémon[]

Secondary Flying-type Pokémon[]

Pokémon with Flying-type alternate forms[]

The following alternate forms of some Pokémon are also of the Flying type.

Relations with other types[]

  • They're strong against the Bug type because, in the true x2 Nonfiction life, birds and bats are natural bug predators.
  • They're strong against the Fighting type because it's difficult to hit something that's moving in the air, also because they have the high ground, which plays an important role in wars and battle royale video games. It may also be due to the fact that doves are a symbol of peace.
  • They're strong against the Grass type because, in the true x2 nonfiction life, many birds eat leaves, fruits, roots, seeds or vegetables, and also because many birds live in trees. Besides, tornados and hurricanes destroy crops as well as trees.
  • They're weak against the Electric type because one of the biggest causes of bird death is that they get struck by lightning while flying. And because birds are mostly in the air, they don't connect with the ground, which diverts electricity. Bug zappers can also zap flying insects as well.
  • They're weak against the Ice type because, in the true x2 nonfiction life, many birds don't resist cold temperatures, and that's the reason they migrate. It can also be because a flying animal has trouble flying when its wings are frozen.
  • They're weak against the Rock type because, in ancient times, people used to hunt birds by throwing rocks to them, making them fall to the ground. Also, like the old saying goes, "You Can Kill Two Birds with One Stone".
  • They're immune to the Ground type because something that is flying doesn't touch the ground, therefore, they don't get affected by earthquakes and Earth shifts.
  • The Steel type resists them because birds can't cause any damage to steel, hence why bird cages are made of metal. Also, buildings made out of steel materials can withstand strong wind forces.

Trivia[]

  • In the beta version of Pokémon Red & Green, the Flying type didn't exist. The Bird type existed instead, and it is present in the glitches Missingno and 'M.
    • Interestingly, the Bird type had the same weaknesses and resistances as the Flying type. It's likely that Bird type was originally going to be the name of the type instead of the final name of Flying type.
  • The most common combination of types in the Pokémon world is the Normal/Flying typing, having 26 different Pokémon.
    • The Flying type is the most common among secondary dual type Pokémon, with 107 different Pokémon being Flying-type as the secondary type.
    • The Flying type also has the least amount of pure types with only 3 Pokémon, with the first one not being introduced until Generation V.
      • This type also has the least amount of Pokémon with Flying type as the primary type with only 6 Pokémon, with the first one not being introduced until Generation VI.
  • Almost every Pokémon with the Flying type can learn Fly and/or Defog.
  • Along with the Water and Psychic types, the Flying type has been paired up with every type (excluding types such as ??? type and Shadow type).
  • One curious thing is that the Ground type isn't weak to them, despite the fact that birds use their talons and beaks to dig up and scratch the ground, thus causing the ground to be ruined.
  • The Flying type is tied with the Ground type for the least type specialists, both having 4.
  • As of Generation IX, all Flying combinations have no longer being unique type with the exception of Poison type combination, as only Zubat line who had the combination of Poison and Flying type to date.

Notes[]

  1. ^ 55 until Generation V.
  2. ^ Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
  3. ^ a b Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
  4. ^ 60 until Generation V.
  5. ^ Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
  6. ^ 120 in Generation V.
  7. ^ Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
  8. ^ In Generation I, Flying/Bug-type Pokémon were weak to Poison-type moves.
  9. ^ In Generation I, Ice-type moves were super effective on Flying/Fire-type Pokémon.
  10. ^ In Generation I, Bug-type moves did normal damage to Flying/Poison-type Pokémon.
  11. ^ Before Generation VI, Flying/Steel-type Pokémon were resistant to Dark-type moves.
  12. ^ Before Generation VI, Flying/Steel-type Pokémon were resistant to Ghost-type moves.
  13. ^ a b Before Generation VI, this was a -type Pokémon.
  14. ^ Only in its Baile Style.
  15. ^ Only in its Pom-Pom style.
  16. ^ Only in its Pa'u Style.
  17. ^ Only in its Sensu Style.
  18. ^ In Generation IV, all of Rotom's forms were and type.
  19. ^ Only in its Sky Forme.
  20. ^ Due to the ability Multitype, equipped with the Sky Plate.
  21. ^ a b c In its Therian Forme.
  22. ^ Due to the ability RKS System, equipped with the Flying Memory.
  23. ^ In its Core Form.