Flygon's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Attack and Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as the Desert Spirit.
It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as the Desert Spirit.
Type-wise, Flygon takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Flygon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Clodsire deals 35-41% with Earthquake.
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Glimmora builds →Power Gem22-25% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Ninetales builds →Heat Wave23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Clodsire builds →Earthquake35-41% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Clodsire builds →Earthquake35-41% | ||
Flygon is the final form in a three-stage chain from Trapinch through Vibrava. Breeding this form produces Trapinch eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Trapinch gave Flygon the biggest boost in Speed (+90), bringing the total to 520 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Flygon to get Trapinch eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Dragon egg groups.
One boost from Dragon Dance and Flygon gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Levitate backs the whole approach. Earthquake and double STAB handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Flygon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- U Turn
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Earth Power
- First Impression
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- First Impression
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Protect
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Stone Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- U Turn
- Scorching Sands
- Boomburst
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Stone Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- U Turn
- Scorching Sands
- Boomburst
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- U Turn
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Rock Slide
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Bug and Normal standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Dark standing out. Pair that with Outrage and Earthquake and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Flygon can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Trapinch from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Flygon directly. Start with Trapinch at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 45. The 3-stage chain from Trapinch to Flygon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Flygon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Flygon starts with Trapinch at Lv. 25-63 via walking and special encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TrapinchRoute 228Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.25 Route2%MidRoute 228Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.25 Route2%MidBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve VibravaRoute 228Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.53-54 Route20%PostRoute 228Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.53-54 Route20%PostBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Trapinch (Step 1)
Step 3Flygon ✓
You'll want endgame access before hunting Flygon. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Flygon in Sword & Shield
The path to Flygon starts with Trapinch at Lv. 29-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TrapinchRoute 6ShieldOverworld Lv.29-33 Route5%MidAll WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-312%MidSandstormRoute 6SwordOverworld Lv.29-33 Route1%MidAll Weather
Step 2Evolve into Vibrava
Step 3Flygon ✓Lake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water5%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water1%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Vibrava (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Flygon. The 3-stage chain runs through Trapinch, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
Don't let Flygon's 520 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a sweeper.
Run Levitate on Flygon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 100 Speed, Levitate gives Flygon an edge before opponents can react.
Flygon fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Flygon: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Flygon first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 6XY
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