Mid-stage Pokemon like Fletchling rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Talonflame, which is where the real potential kicks in. Introduced in Gen 6. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Fletchling Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, and Rock-type moves hit Fletchling for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
Three stages ahead. Fletchling grows into Fletchinder, then pushes on to Talonflame. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 221 total stats over Fletchling.
How to Evolve
Breed Fletchling easily 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. A spread EV build EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Utility options covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Fletchling Moveset
- Tailwind
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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:
Fletchling is meant to evolve into Fletchinder. At 278 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Fletchling evolves into Fletchinder at level 17. Fletchling is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Big Pecks protects against Defense drops — that's the one you want on Fletchling. Gale Wings is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 62 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Fletchling is leaning toward the physical side (base 50 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Fletchling appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Fletchling joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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