The Flying type (Japanese: ひこうタイプ Flying type) is one of the eighteen types. Flying-type moves are super effective against Bug-, Fighting-, and Grass-type Pokémon, while Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric-, Ice-, and Rock-type moves.
Battle properties
Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other games outside the core series.
Additional effects
From Generation II onwards, Flying-type Pokémon are not considered grounded for effects that affect grounded Pokémon (e.g. entry hazards). This makes Flying-type Pokémon immune to the Ability Arena Trap, the move Rototiller, and all entry hazards (except Stealth Rock), but also from the benefits of terrains (though they can still use Seeds). If Flying-type Pokémon lose their ungrounded status by methods like holding Iron Ball or being under the effect of moves such as Ingrain (Generation IV onward), Gravity, Smack Down or Thousand Arrows, they also lose their immunity to Ground-type Pokémon in addition to those benefitted from being ungrounded. Holding Ring Target makes them lose their type immunity to Ground type moves, but keeps ungrounded status for other effects.
When a Flying-type uses the move Roost, introduced in Generation IV, it temporarily loses its Flying type for a turn. If a pure Flying-type Pokémon uses Roost, then it will become a ??? type in Generation IV and a Normal type in Generation V onward.
The move Sky Drop, introduced in Generation V, allows the user to pick up a Flying-type Pokémon and make it unable to move. However, on the next turn, Sky Drop will fail and free the target, even if the target is grounded.
The effectiveness of the move Flying Press, introduced in Generation VI, is calculated by multiplying the effectiveness of its move type (usually Fighting) and the Flying type.
Pokémon
As of Generation IX, there are 112 Flying-type Pokémon or 10.93% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Flying-type in at least one of their forms), making it the 4th most common type after Grass and before Psychic. All other types have been paired up with Flying at least once — in Generation VI, after the release of Hawlucha, Flying became the first type to have this trait.
The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. Some Pokémon have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced.
Pure Flying-type Pokémon
Half Flying-type Pokémon
Primary Flying-type Pokémon
Secondary Flying-type Pokémon
Changed types
These Flying-type Pokémon have had their types changed.
Non-Pokémon opponents
Some opponents featured in Pokéstar Studios in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 can be battled like Pokémon and they have designated Pokémon types.
Moves
As of Generation IX, there are 31 Flying-type moves, which makes up 3.32% of all moves (excluding those that are Flying-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with Ground and Dragon as the second rarest type among moves, with Rock as the rarest.
Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Flying-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
Some moves have had their types changed.
| Gen
|
Move
|
Category
|
Contest
|
Power
|
Accuracy
|
PP
|
Range
|
Description
|
| V
|
Acrobatics
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
05555
|
100100%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
|
| III
|
Aerial Ace
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
06060
|
000—%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
|
| II
|
Aeroblast
|
Special
|
Cool
|
100100
|
09595%
|
055 (max 8)
|
|
A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
|
| III
|
Air Cutter
|
Special
|
Cool
|
06060
|
09595%
|
2525 (max 40)
|
|
The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
|
| IV
|
Air Slash
|
Special
|
Cool
|
07575
|
09595%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
|
| VII
|
Beak Blast
|
Physical
|
|
100100
|
100100%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user first heats up its beak, and then it attacks the target. Making direct contact with the Pokémon while it's heating up its beak results in a burn.
|
| VIII
|
Bleakwind Storm
|
Special
|
|
100100
|
08080%
|
1010 (max 16)
|
|
The user attacks with savagely cold winds that cause both body and spirit to tremble. This may also lower the Speed stats of opposing Pokémon.
|
| III
|
Bounce
|
Physical
|
Cute
|
08585
|
08585%
|
055 (max 8)
|
|
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.
|
| IV
|
Brave Bird
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
120120
|
100100%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.
|
| IV
|
Chatter
|
Special
|
Cute
|
06565
|
100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This also confuses the target.
|
| IV
|
Defog
|
Status
|
Cool
|
000—
|
000—%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
|
| VI
|
Dragon Ascent
|
Physical
|
Beautiful
|
120120
|
100100%
|
055 (max 8)
|
|
The user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
|
| I
|
Drill Peck
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
08080
|
100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
A corkscrewing attack that strikes the target with a sharp beak acting as a drill.
|
| VIII
|
Dual Wingbeat
|
Physical
|
|
04040
|
09090%
|
1010 (max 16)
|
|
The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
|
| III
|
Feather Dance
|
Status
|
Beautiful
|
000—
|
100100%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
|
| VII
|
Floaty Fall
|
Physical
|
|
09090
|
09595%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user floats in the air, and then dives at a steep angle to attack the target. This may also make the target flinch.
|
| I
|
Fly
|
Physical
|
Clever
|
09090
|
09595%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
|
| VIII
|
G-Max Wind Rage
|
Physical
|
|
000—
|
000—%
|
033 (max 4)
|
|
A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen.
|
| VIII
|
G-Max Wind Rage
|
Special
|
|
000—
|
000—%
|
033 (max 4)
|
|
A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen.
|
| I
|
Gust
|
Special
|
Clever
|
04040
|
100100%
|
3535 (max 56)
|
|
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
|
| V
|
Hurricane
|
Special
|
Tough
|
110110
|
07070%
|
1010 (max 16)
|
|
The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.
|
| VIII
|
Max Airstream
|
Physical
|
|
000—
|
000—%
|
033 (max 4)
|
|
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This boosts ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
|
| VIII
|
Max Airstream
|
Special
|
|
000—
|
000—%
|
033 (max 4)
|
|
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This boosts ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
|
| I
|
Mirror Move
|
Status
|
Clever
|
000—
|
000—%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
|
| VI
|
Oblivion Wing
|
Special
|
Cool
|
08080
|
100100%
|
1010 (max 16)
|
|
The user absorbs the target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
|
| I
|
Peck
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
03535
|
100100%
|
3535 (max 56)
|
|
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn to inflict damage.
|
| IV
|
Pluck
|
Physical
|
Cute
|
06060
|
100100%
|
2020 (max 32)
|
|
The user attacks by pecking the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
|
| IV
|
Roost
|
Status
|
Clever
|
000—
|
000—%
|
1010 (max 16)
|
|
The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.
|
| I
|
Sky Attack
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
140140
|
09090%
|
055 (max 8)
|
|
The user attacks the turn after using this move. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also make the target flinch.
|
| V
|
Sky Drop
|
Physical
|
Tough
|
06060
|
100100%
|
1010 (max 16)
|
|
The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
|
| VII
|
Supersonic Skystrike
|
Physical
|
|
000—
|
000—%
|
011 (max 1)
|
|
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
|
| VII
|
Supersonic Skystrike
|
Special
|
|
000—
|
000—%
|
011 (max 1)
|
|
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
|
| IV
|
Tailwind
|
Status
|
Cool
|
000—
|
000—%
|
1515 (max 24)
|
|
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
|
| I
|
Wing Attack
|
Physical
|
Cool
|
06060
|
100100%
|
3535 (max 56)
|
|
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.
|
Changed types
The following moves have had their types changed into Flying.
| Move
|
Original type
|
New type
|
| Gust |
Gen I |
Normal
|
Gen II+ |
|
|
Abilities
Interacting with the Flying type
A Pokémon with Protean or Libero will become a Flying-type Pokémon if it uses a Flying-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Flying-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Flying-type move, is sent out against a Flying-type opponent, is holding a Flying Memory, or is holding a Sky Plate or Flyinium Z.
Flying-type Pokémon are immune to Arena Trap.
| Gen
|
Ability
|
Description
|
| VI
|
Aerilate
|
Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
|
| VI
|
Delta Stream
|
The Pokémon changes the weather so that no moves are supereffective against the Flying type.
|
| VI
|
Gale Wings
|
Gives priority to the Pokémon's Flying-type moves while its HP is full.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
|
Exclusive Abilities
Only Flying-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
| Gen
|
Ability
|
Description
|
| VI
|
Aerilate
|
Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
|
| V
|
Big Pecks
|
Prevents the Pokémon from having its Defense stat lowered.
|
| V
|
Multiscale
|
Reduces the amount of damage the Pokémon takes while its HP is full.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
|
Items
|
|
Name
|
Description
|
|
Coba Berry
|
If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Flying-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
|
|
Flying Gem
|
A gem with an essence of air. When held, it strengthens the power of a Flying-type move one time.
|
|
Flying Memory
|
A memory disc that contains Flying-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.
|
|
Flying Tera Shard
|
On rare occasions, these shards form when a Tera Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
|
|
Flyinium Z
|
This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Flying-type moves to Z-Moves.
|
|
Iron Ball
|
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers the holder's Speed stat and makes the holder vulnerable to Ground-type moves even if it is a Flying type or is levitating.
|
|
Sharp Beak
|
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of the holder's Flying-type moves.
|
|
Sky Plate
|
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of flight and boosts the power of the holder’s Flying-type moves.
|
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.
|
Notable Flying-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Flying-type Trainers
Icons
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Icon from
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
|
Icon from
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
|
Icon from
Generation IV
|
Pokédex icon from
Generation IV
|
Icon from
Generation V
|
Icon from
Generation VI
|
Icon from
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
|
Icon from
Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!
|
Icon from
Pokémon Sword and Shield
|
Symbol icon from
Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword, Shield and HOME (Gen VIII)
|
Icon from
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
|
Symbol icon from
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet, and HOME (Gen IX)
|
Icon from
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
|
Symbol icon from
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
|
Icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
|
Tera icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
|
Tera symbol icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
|
Statistical averages
Overall
Fully evolved
In spin-off games
Pokémon Sleep
Unlike in the core series games, in Pokémon Sleep, each Pokémon can only have one type, which determines the kind of Berry that the Pokémon will gather for Snorlax to feed on. Flying-type Pokémon will gather Pamtre Berries, and typically have the Slumbering sleep type.
The following is a list of Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep.
In the TCG
- Main article: Colorless (TCG)
Due to the decreased amount of types in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Flying-type Pokémon are generally grouped under Colorless, although Flying-type Pokémon with a secondary type that is not the Normal type will be grouped under their secondary typing instead. Regardless of the card's type, Pokémon cards that depict Flying-type Pokémon are generally weak to Lightning and resists Fighting.
Trivia
- Generations I, II, and V introduced the most Flying-type Pokémon of any other generation, each with 19 (including Rotom's Fan form in Generation V). Generation VIII introduced the fewest Flying-type Pokémon, with five.
- Generation IV introduced the most Flying-type moves of any other generation, with seven. Generation II introduced the fewest Flying-type moves, with only one (Aeroblast).
- Generation IX is the only generation to not introduce a Flying-type move.
- With the introduction of Hawlucha and with Togetic and Togekiss having the newly introduced Fairy type replacing their previous Normal in Generation VI, Flying became the first type to be paired with every other type officially.
- Flying-type Pokémon, on average, have the highest Speed of all Pokémon.
- Flying was the last type to receive:
- A single-type Pokémon, receiving one with Tornadus in Generation V.
- A dual-type Pokémon with its type as the primary one, receiving two with Noibat and Noivern in Generation VI.
- Pure Flying is the least abundant single-typing.
- All Flying-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
- Flying and Ground are tied with having the fewest notable type experts, at only five each.
- Flying and Poison are the only types to have at least one Pokémon in every Egg Group (not counting the Ditto Egg Group).
- The only Flying-type Pokémon to be part of an evolutionary line with a split evolution are Scyther, Beautifly, Ninjask, and Mothim; all four Pokémon are the only Flying-type Pokémon in their evolutionary lines.
- The Flying-type has the most moves with a charging turn, with four.
- Flying is the only type that no main character in the animated series has owned a single-type Pokémon from.
- No Pokémon that are part of an evolutionary line have a final form that is pure Flying-type.
In other languages
Fighting
Bug
Grass
Rock
Electric
Steel
Ice
Ground
