Stats & Training
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
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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x231-273%KO Rock Slide 2x174-205%KO Thunder Fang 2x100-118%KO Ice Fang 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x198-233%KO Rock Slide 2x87-103%KO Ancient Power 2x148-175%KO Rock Throw 2x59-70% | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 2x180-213%KO Rock Slide 2x136-160%KO Rock Tomb 2x110-130%KO Rock Throw 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | B | |
 Bonsly Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Bonsly builds →Rock Slide 2x114-135%KO Rock Tomb 2x91-108%KO Rock Throw 2x76-90% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Three stages ahead. Fletchling grows into Fletchinder, then pushes on to Talonflame. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool 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 47 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Defog, Flame Charge, Quick Guard to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Fletchling Best Moveset
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
Moves
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 Brave Bird and Double-Edge, with Fire and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Fletchling Locations
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 Guide
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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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.
You can find Fletchling in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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