Stats & Training
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
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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x342-403%KO Surf 2x80-95% Rock Slide 4x256-302%KO Thunder Fang 2x74-88% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x279-328%KO Rock Slide 4x130-153%KO Ancient Power 4x212-250%KO Rock Throw 4x89-105%KO | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 4x268-315%KO Rock Slide 4x201-236%KO Rock Tomb 4x164-193%KO Rock Throw 4x137-162%KO | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Lycanroc builds →Stone Edge 4x301-355%KO Rock Slide 4x227-267%KO Rock Tomb 4x182-215%KO Rock Throw 4x153-180%KO | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 4x447-526%KO Surf 2x72-85% Liquidation 2x128-151%KO Razor Shell 2x113-134%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon can KO Fletchinder with Thunderbolt (249-293%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 276-325%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x249-293%KO Volt Switch 2x194-228%KO Shadow Ball74-87% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x276-325%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Terrakion builds →Close Combat59-70% Stone Edge 4x397-467%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Swampert builds →Flip Turn 2x117-138%KO Knock Off42-50% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Fletchinder sits between Fletchling and Talonflame in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool 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 47 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Flame Charge, Quick Guard.
Scarlet & Violet Fletchinder Best Moveset
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
Fletchinder best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Defog
- Air Slash
- Tailwind
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Will O Wisp
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Protect
- Feather Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Tailwind
- Roost
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Defog and Flame Charge 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 Brave Bird. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Fletchinder in Scarlet & Violet
Fletchinder appears at moderate rates across 6 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Fletchinder in Scarlet & Violet
Fletchling is your first catch on the way to Fletchinder. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-35 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FletchlingSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-14 Route30%Early
Step 2Fletchinder ✓South Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.17-35 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.17-35 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.17-35 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.17-35 Route9%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.17-35 Route9%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.17-35 Route9%Midor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Fletchinder Guide
At 382 BST, Fletchinder is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Talonflame before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 84 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
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 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 6XYDebut
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