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.
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 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. Notable egg moves include Quick Guard, Snatch, Tailwind.
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Fletchinder. The 2-stage line runs through Fletchling, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 17 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Fletchinder in X & Y
The path to Fletchinder starts with Fletchling at Lv. 2-5 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FletchlingEFFORTLESSRoute 2XGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2YGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3XGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3YGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteEASYSantalune ForestYGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyForestEASYSantalune ForestXGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyForest
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 a physical attacker with 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.
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