Flygon Best Moveset
100/100 balanced Attack and Speed on Ground/Dragon with AbilityLevitate blocking Ground moves entirely. Held ItemLife Orb with NatureJolly pushes physical Ground and Dragon TermStab to solid damage. The moveset outspeeds a chunk of the tier and hits from the physical side. MoveU-turn pivots to keep momentum. C-Tier as a fast offensive pivot with Ground immunity.
Ground/Dragon with Levitate in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Immune to Electric and Ground, 100 Speed, and Earthquake STAB. One of the best offensive pivots available.
Best Moves
Best Build
Flygon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). U-turn gave Flygon scouting, and with Garchomp banned from standard play, Flygon filled the premier Ground/Dragon slot.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- U Turn
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Garchomp returned to the top tier in Gen V (Black & White) and did everything Flygon did with higher stats. Same typing, worse numbers. Flygon became the budget option.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Outrage
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Garchomp got a Mega Evolution in Gen VI (X & Y). Flygon got nothing. The gap between them widened, and Flygon fell further into its rival's shadow.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- U Turn
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Same Garchomp problem in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 100/80/80 stats were acceptable but Garchomp's 102 Speed plus higher Attack made every comparison unflattering.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- U Turn
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Three straight gens in Garchomp's shadow in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Same typing, worse stats. U-turn scouting wasn't enough to justify picking it over its rival.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Garchomp continued to dominate the Ground/Dragon role. Flygon was the eternal understudy that never got its moment back.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- U Turn
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Flygon Weakness
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 |
What is Flygon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Flygon
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Glimmora builds →Power Gem17-21% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin11-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Flygon View Clodsire builds →Earthquake23-27% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Flygon
A handful of locations for Flygon with moderate rates across endgame 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 Flygon in SV
To get Flygon, start by catching Trapinch through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 BDSP
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 228Lv.25Using PokeRadarRate 2%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSandsear CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve VibravaRoute 228Lv.53-54Using PokeRadarRate 20%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-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 SwSh
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 6Lv.29-33OverworldShieldRate 5%All WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldShieldRate 2%SandstormRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldSwordRate 1%All Weather
Step 2Evolve into VibravaBREEDINGAvailableLeave Flygon with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vibrava egg.
Step 3Flygon ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 1%Intense 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.
Base Stats
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.
Flygon Guide
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 C-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.
The core moveset is Earthquake, Dragon Dance, U Turn, and Dragonclaw. Earthquake leads at 0% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves