Is Fletchinder Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Fire/Flying from a traded Fletchling. AbilityFlame Body hatches eggs faster and burns on contact. Push to Talonflame at 35 for speed. Torchic's line already covers Fire/Flying natively though.
Roxanne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fletchling here.
Fletchling has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Fletchinder trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Fletchinder trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Norman's typing presses Fletchinder's defenses.
Fletchinder trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Tate & Liza's team hits Talonflame's weaknesses hard.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Talonflame has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Talonflame has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Fletchinder cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 17.
Your Fletchinder should hit Level 35 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Fletchinder in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Fletchinder isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Fletchling from X & Y, Sun & Moon, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Fletchling to Fletchinder is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Fletchinder in ORAS
Step 1Obtain FletchlingCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 2, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Wela Volcano Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Wela Volcano Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Loop Lagoon · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Fletchinder ✓
Step 3Evolve into Talonflame
Fletchinder Weakness
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Fletchinder Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Fletchinder
 Shellos Water | D | |
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Piplup builds →Surf 2x89-107%KO Rock Tomb 4x76-89% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Totodile builds →Rock Tomb 4x82-98% Surf 2x73-87% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Mudkip builds →Rock Tomb 4x82-98% Surf 2x78-93% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x165-194%KO Thunder Fang 2x59-70% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Tirtouga builds →Rock Tomb 4x135-161%KO Surf 2x75-89% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x165-195%KO Thunder Fang 2x59-70% | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 4x190-224%KO Thunderbolt 2x36-43% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 4x190-224%KO Charge Beam 2x30-36% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x240-283%KO Thunderbolt 2x58-70% Surf 2x58-70% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x165-196%KO Thunder Fang 2x58-70% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x148-175%KO Dive 2x97-115%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Boldore builds →Rock Slide 4x206-243%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x244-287%KO Thunderbolt 2x60-70% Surf 2x60-70% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x168-198%KO Thunder Fang 2x61-72% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x151-179%KO Dive 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x411-484%KO Thunderbolt 2x60-71% Surf 2x60-71% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x333-392%KO Thunderbolt 2x46-55% Surf 2x46-55% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 4x288-339%KO Aqua Tail 2x129-152%KO | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 4x473-557%KO Thunderbolt 2x35-41% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x329-387%KO Thunderbolt 2x45-54% Surf 2x45-54% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 4x281-331%KO Aqua Tail 2x126-149%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x612-721%KO Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Surf 2x58-69% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x467-550%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 4x362-426%KO Dive 2x98-115%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x331-390%KO Thunderbolt 2x44-52% Surf 2x44-52% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Regirock builds →Stone Edge 4x264-311%KO Thunderbolt 2x48-57% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Terrakion can KO Fletchinder with Stone Edge (461-543%). Swampert's Scald hits Fletchinder for 72-85%. Rotom's Volt Switch also KOs at 98-116%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Terrakion builds →Close Combat69-81% Stone Edge 4x461-543%KO Rock Slide 4x347-408%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Swampert builds →Scald 2x72-85% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x98-116%KO Shadow Ball56-66% | ||
Fletchinder Evolutions
Fletchinder sits between Fletchling and Talonflame in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Fletchinder to get Fletchling eggs easily using 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Quick Guard, Snatch, Tailwind.
ORAS Fletchinder Best Moveset
Fire/Flying at 73 Attack with AbilityGale Wings giving priority to Flying moves. The moveset fires priority MoveAcrobatics at mid-stage power. Talonflame one evolution away puts Gale Wings priority to format-defining use.
Best Build
Fletchinder best EVs are Attack and HP
Support Moveset
- Roost
- Swords Dance
- Will O Wisp
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Quick Guard and Snatch give Fletchinder options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Steel coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Fire Blast. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
From its beak, it expels embers that set the tall grass on fire. Then it pounces on the bewildered prey that pop out of the grass.
The hotter the flame sac on its belly, the faster it can fly, but it takes some time to get the fire going.
Fletchinder Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
At 382 BST, Fletchinder is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Talonflame before bringing it to any serious fight.
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 a physical attacker with base 73 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 84 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, For a casual playthrough, Fletchinder works as a placeholder. Fire/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Talonflame. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6XYDebut
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 8SwSh
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