Fletchling Best Moveset
Normal/Flying at 50 Attack and 62 Speed. AbilityGale Wings gives priority to Flying moves at full HP. Pre-evolution stats can't use the priority effectively. Evolve through to Talonflame for 81 Attack and the Gale Wings priority MoveBrave Bird that ignores Speed tiers.
Fletchling was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was Fletchling's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Bigpecks with Power Herb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Fletchling best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Acrobatics
- Peck
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Fletchling was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Fletchling maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Galewings with Nothing, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Acrobatics
- U Turn
- Swords Dance
- Flame Charge
Fletchling was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Fletchling maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Galewings with Toxic Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Acrobatics
- U Turn
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Fletchling was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Fletchling maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Galewings with Abilityshield, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Defog
- Air Slash
- Feather Dance
Recommended Teammates
Fletchling Weakness
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 |
What is Fletchling Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Fletchling
Raikou can KO Fletchling with Thunderbolt (368-434%). Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (105-123%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 318-374%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Raikou builds →Scald109-129%KO Thunderbolt 2x368-434%KO Volt Switch 2x287-338%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Weavile builds →Knock Off84-99% Ice Shard 2x105-123%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x318-374%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Fletchling
Fletchling's scattered across 8 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.
Where To Catch Fletchling in SV
The path to Fletchling starts with Fletchling at Lv. 2-80 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Fletchling ✓South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.2-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.2-14OverworldRate 30%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FletchinderSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.17-35OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.17-35OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.17-35OverworldRate 9%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.58Overworldor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into TalonflameThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.17-60OverworldRate 9%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Fletchinder (Step 2)
moderate rates for Fletchling across 3 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Fletchling in LZA
The path to Fletchling starts with Fletchling at Lv. 3-64 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Fletchling ✓Wild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 3Lv.30-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into FletchinderWild Zone 5Lv.18-20OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.27-30OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 7Lv.32-33OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into TalonflameWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Fletchinder (Step 2)
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.
Where To Catch Fletchling in SwSh
To get Fletchling, start by catching Fletchling through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 10-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Fletchling ✓Challenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 20%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FletchinderHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense Sunor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into TalonflameBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Talonflame egg.
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.
Where To Catch Fletchling in USUM
To get Fletchling, start by catching Fletchling through walking encounters at Lv. 16-20. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Fletchling ✓Wela Volcano ParkLv.16-19CaveRate 30%Route 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FletchinderWela Volcano ParkLv.16-19CaveSOS from FletchlingRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassSOS from Fletchlingor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Talonflame
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 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