Stats & Training
Flaaffy's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact.
If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact.
Flaaffy Weakness
Flaaffy is weak to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x48-57% Bonemerang 2x41-48% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO Mud Bomb 2x58-69% Mud Shot 2x49-59% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Dig 2x98-115%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-69% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO Mud Bomb 2x54-64% Mud Shot 2x48-56% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO Dig 2x97-115%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Dig 2x57-67% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x89-104%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO Mud Bomb 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x89-104%KO Mud Bomb 2x55-65% Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x95-112%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Dig 2x87-102%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Dig 2x87-102%KO Mud Bomb 2x54-63% Mud Shot 2x46-54% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x78-93% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x115-137%KO Dig 2x93-110%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x73-86% Mud-Slap 2x24-28% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-94% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Dig 2x96-114%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Gliscor can KO Flaaffy with Earthquake (120-141%).
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flaaffy View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Ice Fang26-31% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against FlaaffyView Garchomp → | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Flaaffy is the middle stage between Mareep and Ampharos. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 145 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Flaaffy to get Mareep eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Charge, Flatter and 6 more.
Diamond & Pearl Flaaffy Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Flaaffy gets Body Slam and Charge exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Bug coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Thunderbolt.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Flaaffy in Diamond & Pearl
You won't find Flaaffy walking around in the overworld. It shows up exclusively through the PokeRadar, with 2 locations where you can trigger the encounter. These become available in late-game encounter areas.
Where To Catch Flaaffy in Diamond & Pearl
Mareep is your first catch on the way to Flaaffy. You'll find special encounters from Lv. 8-42 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MareepValley WindworksPearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.8-9 Power-plantUncommonEarlyValley WindworksDiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.8-9 Power-plantUncommonEarly
Step 2Flaaffy ✓Route 222PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.41-42 Route22%LateRoute 222DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.41-42 Route22%Lateor evolve from Mareep (Step 1)
Flaaffy Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Flaaffy isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Ampharos to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Diamond & Pearl, Flaaffy's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Static is the go-to ability for Flaaffy. It has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Plus can work in specific setups.
In Diamond & Pearl, Flaaffy fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Game Availability
Flaaffy first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 8SwSh
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