Falinks Best Moveset
Fighting at 100/100 balanced Attack and Defense with AbilityDefiant punishing Intimidate for +2 Attack and AbilityBattle Armor blocking critical hits. MoveNo Retreat boosts every stat by one stage at the cost of being unable to switch. The moveset goes all-in: No Retreat, sweep, or faint. 75 Speed is modest but after the boost it outspeeds. One-shot gambit.
No Retreat boosted all stats but prevented switching in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 100 Attack at +1 from 75 Speed. All-in on the boost or nothing.
Best Moves
Best Build
Falinks best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- No Retreat
- Megahorn
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Same No Retreat set in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Fighting with no secondary typing. The all-or-nothing strategy was predictable across both gens.
Physical Tank Moveset
- No Retreat
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Falinks Weakness
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 |
What is Falinks Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Falinks
Salamence deals 37-44% with Earthquake.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch13-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off18-21% Stone Edge27-32% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Salamence builds →Earthquake37-44% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x137-161%KO Shadow Ball40-48% Dazzling Gleam 2x81-95% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Falinks View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x88-104%KO | ||
Evolution
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 onlyFalinks Locations
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 3 spots at Lv. 13-55. The catch is that Scarlet and Violet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Falinks starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Falinks in Legends: Z-A
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
Base Stats
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.
Falinks Guide
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 Noretreat, Close Combat, Knock Off, and Ironhead. Noretreat leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves