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 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Fletchinder to get Fletchling eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Flame Charge, Quick Guard.
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
Recommended Teammates
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
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 FletchlingEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRoute
Step 2Fletchinder ✓MODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
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