Flygon's Ground/Dragon typing gives it an immunity to Electric. Only 3 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Levitate adds more value on top. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. A competitive option since Gen 3.
Flygon's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Attack and Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as the Desert Spirit.
Flygon Weakness
AvgType-wise, Flygon takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Flygon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Flygon is the final form in a three-stage chain from Trapinch through Vibrava. Breeding this form produces Trapinch eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Trapinch gave Flygon the biggest boost in Speed (+90), bringing the total to 520 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Flygon to get Trapinch eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Dragon egg groups.
One boost from Dragon Dance and Flygon gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Levitate backs the whole approach. Earthquake and double STAB handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Flygon Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- U Turn
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Bug and Normal standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Dark standing out. Pair that with Outrage and Earthquake and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Flygon can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Trapinch from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Flygon directly. Start with Trapinch at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 45. The 3-stage chain from Trapinch to Flygon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Flygon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Flygon starts with Trapinch at Lv. 25-63 via walking and special encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TrapinchLEGENDARYRoute 228Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.252%MidRouteLEGENDARYRoute 228Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.252%MidRouteBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve VibravaCHALLENGINGRoute 228Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.53-5420%PostRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 228Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.53-5420%PostRouteBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameor evolve from Trapinch (Step 1)
Step 3Flygon ✓
You'll want endgame access before hunting Flygon. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Flygon in Sword & Shield
The path to Flygon starts with Trapinch at Lv. 29-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TrapinchMODERATERoute 6ShieldOverworldLv.29-335%MidRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidSandstormHARDRoute 6SwordOverworldLv.29-331%MidRouteAll Weather
Step 2Evolve into Vibrava
Step 3Flygon ✓MODERATELake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-585%PostWaterIntense SunHARDLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-581%PostWaterIntense Sunor evolve from Vibrava (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Flygon. The 3-stage chain runs through Trapinch, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
Don't let Flygon's 520 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a sweeper.
Run Levitate on Flygon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 100 Speed, Levitate gives Flygon an edge before opponents can react.
Flygon fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Flygon appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Flygon first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A