Flutter Mane Best Moveset
135 Sp. Atk, 135 Sp. Def, and 135 Speed on Ghost/Fairy with AbilityProtosynthesis boosting the highest stat. Held ItemBooster Energy with NatureTimid fires special Ghost and Fairy TermStab at pace and power nothing else matches. The moveset outspeeds nearly everything and hits from the special side with two elite offensive types. 55 HP and 55 Defense collapse to priority. S-Tier as the format's best special attacker.
Flutter Mane reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Flutter Mane's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Protosynthesis with Booster Energy, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Flutter Mane best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Flutter Mane Weakness
Flutter Mane's Ghost/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Ghost and Steel. It shrugs off Normal, Fighting, and Dragon-type attacks completely. Flutter Mane's special bulk (base 135 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Dragon |
What is Flutter Mane Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Flutter Mane
Noivern's Flamethrower hits Flutter Mane for 37-44%.
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Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flutter Mane View Noivern builds →Flamethrower37-44% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Flutter Mane View Pelipper builds →Hurricane24-28% U Turn4-6% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves View Deoxys-Speed builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
You won't breed Flutter Mane or evolve it further. This Ghost/Fairy type brings 570 total stats right out of the encounter. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Flutter Mane Locations
Flutter Mane starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Flutter Mane in Scarlet & Violet
Flutter Mane isn't a quick catch. 3 walking encounters from Lv. 52-60 with slim rates across the board. Commit to one spot instead of jumping between areas.
Base Stats
Flutter Mane's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of HP. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def and Speed EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It has similar features to a ghostly pterosaur that was covered in a paranormal magazine, but the two have little else in common.
Flutter Mane Guide
Flutter Mane has a 570 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 135 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Watch for Chandelure (Ghost) and Ferrothorn (Steel) when using Flutter Mane. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Protosynthesis raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy. That's the one you want on Flutter Mane. It's the only ability Flutter Mane has.
Flutter Mane fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Base 135 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Moonblast, Shadow Ball, Shadow Ball, and Moonblast on Flutter Mane. Moonblast is the most common pick at 0% usage. Moonblast provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Flutter Mane has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 6XY
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves