The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. A Synchronize Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
This Pokémon apparently ties the base of its neck into a knot so that energy stored in its belly does not escape from its beak.
Thanks to a behavior of theirs known as “synchronizing,” an entire flock of these Pokémon can attack simultaneously in perfect harmony.
Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Flamigo for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Flamigo for 57-68%. Goodra threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (89-105%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin20-24% U Turn5-5% Knock Off9-10% Draco Meteor57-68% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Goodra builds →Draco Meteor89-105%KO Flamethrower41-49% Knock Off9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Thwackey builds →U Turn7-8% Knock Off12-14% | ||
Breeding is the whole story for Flamigo. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Flamigo easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Close Combat is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Flamigo into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Scrappy helps on the margins.
Best Build
Flamigo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Close Combat
- Wide Guard
- Acrobatics
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Close Combat
- Wide Guard
- Acrobatics
- Detect
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Flamigo. TMs unlock Normal and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Brave Bird and Close Combat into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Flamigo. TMs unlock Bug and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Sky Attack and Brave Bird into something with actual range.
moderate rates across 66 locations for Flamigo in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Flamigo in Scarlet & Violet
Flamigo appears in 66 walking locations at Lv. 10-60 across Violet and Scarlet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Flamigo can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Flamigo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
We rate Flamigo B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 115 Attack stands out.
Scrappy lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon. That's the one you want on Flamigo. Costar is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Tangled Feet works too if your team needs something different.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Flamigo is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Flamigo has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Flamigo joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves