Fletchinder sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Fletchling but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Talonflame as fast as possible. Ground moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Ember Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Fletchinder's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Fletchinder scatters embers in tall grass where bug Pokémon might be hiding and then catches them as they come leaping out.
Its territory has a radius of just over a mile. If any bird Pokémon should enter, it will show them no mercy.
Fletchinder Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Fletchinder takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
Fletchinder sits between Fletchling and Talonflame in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+23), but there's still another 117 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Fletchinder to get Fletchling eggs easily from the Flying egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Fletchinder runs Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in with a Modest nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Overheat. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and utility options make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Fletchinder Moveset
- Defog
- Air Slash
- Tailwind
- Overheat
Most of Fletchinder's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz, but Normal and Steel and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Fletchinder can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Fletchling from X, Sun, or Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Fletchinder in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain FletchlingCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Fletchinder ✓
At 382 BST, Fletchinder is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Talonflame before bringing it to any serious fight.
Fletchling evolves into Fletchinder at level 17. Fletchinder evolves into Talonflame at level 35. Fletchinder is a middle-stage evolution in the Fletchling line.
Flame Body is the go-to ability for Fletchinder. It has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Gale Wings can work in specific setups.
Fletchinder is leaning toward the physical side (base 73 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 84 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
Fletchinder appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since X & Y, Fletchinder has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Fletchinder has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 VIXYDebut
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