Falinks's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Def trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Attack and Sp. Def EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The brass, which is the one that stands at the front and issues orders, is the strongest and smartest of the six.
The leader, known as the brass, uses its extendible horn to issue orders to the others when it’s time to change formation.
Type-wise, Falinks takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Falinks's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Falinks for 68-80%. Abomasnow's Blizzard hits Falinks for 62-73%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off33-39% Stone Edge51-60% Pursuit20-24% Earthquake68-80% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard62-73% Giga Drain43-50% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Audino builds →Knock Off6-7% | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Aurorus builds →Blizzard91-107%KO | ||
Falinks doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find no compatible partners across two egg groups, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Falinks is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto onlythe remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Falinks's real targets. Lum Berry provides one-time status cleanse while max Attack and Speed EVs and Jolly nature handle the stat profile. Defiant ties it together.
Best Build
Falinks best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- No Retreat
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- No Retreat
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- No Retreat
- Brick Break
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- No Retreat
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- No Retreat
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- No Retreat
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- No Retreat
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- No Retreat
- Brick Break
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- No Retreat
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- No Retreat
- Iron Head
Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- No Retreat
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- No Retreat
- Rock Slide
- First Impression
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Falinks's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Close Combat and Focus Blast, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Falinks's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Close Combat and Focus Blast, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
TMs define Falinks's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Close Combat and Focus Blast, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
You'll want early-game access before hunting Falinks. Low spawn rates across 6 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Falinks in Scarlet & Violet
walking encounters for Falinks across 6 spots at Lv. 13-55. The catch is that Violet and Scarlet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
No wild encounters for Falinks in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Sword or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Falinks is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
4 encounter spots for Falinks at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Falinks in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Falinks. 4 walking spots at Lv. 38-52 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Falinks has a 470 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as an attacker. Base 100 Attack is where it shines.
Battle Armor is the go-to ability for Falinks. It protects against critical hits. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups.
Falinks fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Close Combat, Knock Off, Noretreat, and Ironhead. Close Combat leads at 22% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Falinks has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves