An unusually even spread gives Fletchling flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Sp. Def isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
This Pokémon is normally calm, but once it enters battle, its hormonal balance changes and it becomes aggressive.
Fletchling can be found in both rural and urban areas. They once had a huge territorial dispute with Squawkabilly. Fights broke out all over town.
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Fletchling for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Rhyperior can KO Fletchling with Stone Edge (310-365%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (147-173%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 187-221%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x310-365%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x51-60% Draco Meteor147-173%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Raikou builds →Scald55-65% Thunderbolt 2x187-221%KO Volt Switch 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Weavile builds →Knock Off83-97% Ice Shard 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon149-175%KO Volt Switch 2x260-306%KO Thunderbolt 2x334-394%KO | ||
Three stages ahead. Fletchling grows into Fletchinder, then pushes on to Talonflame. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 221 total stats over Fletchling. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Fletchling easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
You commit to a move every time Fletchling comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Galewings adds to that. Spread EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Utility options covers the rest.
Best Build
Fletchling best EVs are Sp. Def and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Air Slash
- Protect
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Air Slash
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Defog
- Unknown
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Air Slash
- Protect
- Taunt
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Air Slash
- Taunt
Special Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Defog
- Unknown
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Fletchling. TMs unlock Fire and Steel coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Brave Bird and Double-Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Fletchling. TMs unlock Fire and Steel coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hurricane and Fly into something with actual range.
Without breeding, Fletchling misses out on Defog and Flame Charge. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Fly and Facade, with Fire and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Fletchling misses out on Quick Guard and Snatch. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Fly and Razor Wind, with Fire and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
Fletchling's scattered across 4 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Fletchling in Scarlet & Violet
Fletchling appears in 4 walking locations at Lv. 2-14 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Fletchling can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X, Sun, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Fletchling is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
A solid number of locations for Fletchling with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Fletchling in Sword & Shield
walking encounters for Fletchling across 10 spots at Lv. 10-24. The catch is that Shield and Sword don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Fletchling's scattered across 4 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Fletchling in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
walking encounters for Fletchling across 4 spots at Lv. 16-20. The catch is that Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Fletchinder at level 17 is the mid-stage. Push through to Talonflame at level 35 for the final form. 278 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 17 gets you Fletchinder. Quick enough that Fletchling barely slows you down.
You can run Fletchling through the first few routes without issues. 278 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Fletchinder as fast as you can.
Across 7 games, Fletchling has solid availability. First showed up in Legends: Z-A. The latest games to include it are X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Fletchling joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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