Flying Type Pokémon: Know Their Strengths, Weaknesses, Moves, and Other Stats

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Oct 9, 2024 Reading time : 11 min

Flying type Pokémon are a class of their own. These winged creatures are known for their aerial prowess and wing-related move set. They mainly belong to the bird and insect family, making them super effective and powerful against bugs, fighting, and grass types. In total, they have three different sub-categories: 

  • Pure flying-type Pokémon
  • Primary flying-type Pokémon
  • Secondary flying-type Pokémon

Whether you know Pokémon from the anime or from the games, you should take some time to explore flying-type Pokémon. So, let’s collect more information about these feathered creatures and delve into their stats, weaknesses, strengths, moves, abilities, and fun facts. It will help you choose better Pokémon for your journeys!

List of All Flying Type Pokémon

Currently, there are more than 114 flying-type Pokémon from different generations. Most of them live at high altitudes and belong to half-flying types with primary and secondary powers of flying. So, let’s start with the list of these Pokémon and learn about their stats!

1. Charizard: #0006

Charizard
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FireFlying78847810985100

2. Butterfree: #0012

Butterfree
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying604550908070

3. Pidgey: #0016

Pidgey
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying404540353556

4. Pidgeotto: #0017

Pidgeotto
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying636055505071

5. Pidgeot: #0018

Pidgeot
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying8380757070101

6. Spearow: #0021

Spearow
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying406030313170

7. Fearow: #0022

Fearow
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying6590656161100

8. Zubat: #0041

Zubat
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PoisonFlying404535304055

9. Golbat: #0042

Golbat
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PoisonFlying758070657590

10. Farfetch’d: #0083

Farfetch'd
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying529055586260

11. Doduo: #0084

Doduo
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying358545353575

12. Dodrio: #0085

Dodrio
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Normal Flying60110706060110

13. Scyther: #0123

Scyther
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying70110805580105

14. Pinsir: #0127

Pinsir
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying651551206590105

15. Gyarados: #0130

Gyarados
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying95125796010081

16. Aerodactyl: #0142

Aerodactyl
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Rock Flying80105656075130

17. Articuno: #0144

Articuno
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Ice Flying90851009512585

18. Zapdos: #0145

Zapdos
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Electric Flying90908512590100

19. Moltres: #0146

Moltres
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FireFlying90100901258590

20. Dragonite: #0149

Dragonite
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Dragon Flying911349510010080

21. Hoothoot: #0163

Hoothoot
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying603030365650

22. Noctowl: #0164

Noctowl
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying1005050869670

23. Ledyba: #0165

Ledyba
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying402030408055

24. Ledian: #0166

Ledian
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying5535505511085

25. Crobat: #0169

Crobat
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PoisonFlying8590807080130

26. Togetic: #0176

Togetic
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FairyFlying5540858010540

27. Natu: #0177

Natu
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PsychicFlying405045704570

28. Xatu: #0178

Xatu
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PsychicFlying657570957095

29. Hoppip: #0187

Hoppip
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying353540355550

30. Skiploom: #0188

Skiploom
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying554550456580

31. Jumpluff: #0189

Jumpluff
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying7555705595110

32. Yanma: #0193

Yanma
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying656545754595

33. Murkrow: #0198

Murkrow
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DarkFlying608542854291

34. Gligar: #0207

Gligar
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GroundFlying6575105356585

35. Delibird: #0225

Delibird
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
IceFlying455545654575

36. Mantine: #0226

Mantine
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying8540708014070

37. Skarmory: #0227

Skarmory
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
SteelFlying6580140407070

38. Lugia: #0249

Lugia
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PsychicFlying1069013090154110

39. Ho-Oh: #0250

Ho-Oh
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FireFlying1061309011015490

40. Beautifly: #0267

Beautifly
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Bug Flying6070501005065

41. Taillow: #0276

Taillow
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying405530303085

42. Swellow: #0277

Swellow
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying6085607550125

43. Wingull: #0278

Wingull
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying403030553085

44. Pelipper: #0279

Pelipper
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying6050100957065

45. Masquerain: #0284

Masquerain
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying7060621008280

46. Ninjask: #0291

Ninjask
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying6190455050160

47. Swablu: #0333

Swablu
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying454060407550

48. Altaria: #0334

Altaria
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DragonFlying7570907010580

49. Tropius: #0357

Tropius
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying996883728751

50. Salamence: #0373

Salamence
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DragonFlying951358011080100

51. Rayquaza: #0384

Rayquaza
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DragonFlying105150901509095

52. Starly: #0396

Starly
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying405530303060

53. Staravia: #0397

Staravia
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying557550404080

54. Staraptor: #0398

Staraptor
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying85120705060100

55. Mothim: #0414

Mothim
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying709450945066

56. Combee: #0415

Combee
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying303042304270

57. Vespiquen: #0416

Vespiquen
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying70801028010240

58. Drifloon: #0425

Drifloon
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Ghost Flying905034604470

59. Drifblim: #0426

Drifblim
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GhostFlying1508044905490

60. Honchkrow: #0430

Honchkrow
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DarkFlying100125521055271

61. Chatot: #0441

Chatot
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying766545924291

62. Mantyke: #0458

Mantyke
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying4520506012050

63. Togekiss: #0468

Togekiss
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FairyFlying85509512011580

64. Yanmega: #0469

Yanmega
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying8676861165695

65. Gliscor: #0472

Gliscor
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GroundFlying7595125457595

66. Rotom: #0479

Rotom
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
ElectricFlying506510710510786

67. Shaymin: #0492

Shaymin
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying1001037512075127

68. Arceus: #0493

Arceus
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying120120120120120120

69. Pidove: #0519

Pidove
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying505550363046

70. Tranquill: #0520

Tranquill
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying627762504265

71. Unfezant: #0521

Unfezant
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying8011580655593

72. Woobat: #0527

Woobat
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PsychicFlying654543554372

73. Swoobat: #0528

Swoobat
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PsychicFlying6757557755114

74. Sigilyph: #0561

Sigilyph
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
PsychicFlying7258801038097

75. Archen: #0566

Archen
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
RockFlying5511245744570

76. Archeops: #0567

Archeops
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
RockFlying751406511265110

77. Ducklett: #0580

Ducklett
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying624450445055

78. Swanna: #0581

Swanna
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
WaterFlying758763876398

79. Emolga: #0587

Emolga
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Electric Flying5575607560103

80. Rufflet: #0627

Rufflet
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying708350375060

81. Braviary: #0628

Braviary
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying10012375577580

82. Vullaby: #0629

Vullaby
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DarkFlying705575456560

83. Mandibuzz: #0630

Mandibuzz
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DarkFlying11065105559580

84. Tornadus: #0641

Tornadus
Type Base Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Flying791157012580111

85. Thundurus: #0642

Thundurus
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
ElectricFlying791157012580111

86. Landorus: #0645

Landorus
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GroundFlying891259011580101

87. Fletchling: #0661

Fletchling
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying455043403862

88. Fletchinder: #0662

Fletchinder
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FireFlying627355565284

89. Talonflame: #0663

Talonflame
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FireFlying7881717469126

90. Vivillon: #0666

Vivillon
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
BugFlying805250905089

91. Hawlucha: #0701

Hawlucha
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FightFlying7892757463118

92. Noibat: #0714

Noibat
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FlyingDragon403035454055

93. Noivern: #0715

Noivern
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FlyingDragon8570809780123

94. Yveltal: #0717

Yveltal
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DarkFlying126131951319899

95. Rowlet: #0722

Rowlet
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying685555505042

96. Dartrix: #0723

Dartrix
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GrassFlying787575707052

97. Pikipek: #0731

Pikipek
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying357530303065

98. Trumbeak: #0732

Trumbeak
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying558550405075

99. Toucannon: #0733

Toucannon
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying8012075757560

100. Oricorio: #0741

Oricorio
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
GhostFlying757070987093

101. Silvally: #0773

Silvally
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying959595959595

102. Minior: #0774

Minior
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
RockFlying60601006010060

103. Celesteela: #0797

Celestela
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
SteelFlying9710110310710161

104. Rookidee: #0821

Rookidee
TypeBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Flying384735333557

105. Corvisquire: #0822

Corvisquire
TypeBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
Flying686755435577

106. Corviknight: #0823

Corviknight
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FlyingSteel9887105538567

107. Cramorant: #0845

Cramorant
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FlyingWater708555859585

108. Enamorus: #0905

Enamorus
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FairyFlying741157013580106

109. Squawkabilly: #0931

Squawkabilly
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
NormalFlying829651455192

110. Wattrel: #0940

Wattrel
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
ElectricFlying404035554070

111. Kilowattrel: #0941

Kilowattrel
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
ElectricFlying70706010560125

112. Bombirdier: #0962

Bombirdier
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FlyingDark7010385608582

113. Flamigo: #0973

Flamigo
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
FlyingFight8211574756490

114. Iron Jugulis: Flamigo

Iron Jugulis
Type IType IIBase Stats
HPAttDefS. AttS. DefSpd
DarkFlying94808612280108

FYIThere are several unique forms and mega evolutions of these flying-type Pokémons also present which increase their count to 133 in total.

Flying Type Strengths

Different categories of flying type Pokémon have certain strengths. They are immune to the effects of the moves Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller, Electric Terrain, Misty Terrain, Toxic Spikes, Grassy Terrain, and Psychic Terrain. If we talk about the categories, they are powerful to the following:

  • Fighting: As the flying-type are at the high ground, this gives them an advantage over fighting Pokémon. These Pokémon include Mankey, Machop, Hitmonlee, Lucario, and others. 
  • Bug: The birds are bigger than bugs, and they can eat them easily; that’s why bugs are likely to be vulnerable to them. Some of the Bug-type Pokémon are Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Shedinja, Genesect, etc.
  • Grass: This might be because birds eat plants, which makes Grass Pokémon weak against them. This type includes Sceptile, Kartana, Zarude, Celebi, and others.

Hence, flying-type can easily win the battle against these Pokémon with their powerful moves and flying advantage. 

Flying Type Weaknesses 

These winged Pokémon are also weak against some specific moves such as Gravity, Ingrain, Roost, SmackDown, or Thousand Arrows. They may lose the battle against four types of Pokémon, including:

  • Rock: These Pokémon can freeze the wings of flying Pokémon, which makes it almost impossible for them to fly. Some best examples are Tyranitar, Aerodactyl, Gigalith, Regirock, etc.
  • Electric: Electricity is highly resistant to air and more likely to hit a flying object, which puts flying-type Pokémon at higher risk against these Pokémon. They include Zekrom, Regieleki, Iron Hands, Miraidon, Zapdos, and others. 
  • Ice: Ice-type attacks increase the weight of flying-type and affect their balance game which ends with hurting them more. Some of these Pokémon are Kyurem, Regice, Baxcalibur, Glalie, etc.
  • Steel: They are resistant to flying Pokémon, making them strong enough to repel or absorb the opponent’s attacks. They include Aegislash, Heatran, Empoleon, Excadrill, and many more.

Some Pokémon belong to half-flying types, meaning they’ll have doubled strengths and weaknesses or will just get canceled out, causing only normal damage to the Pokémon.

Flying Pokémon Moves

As of Generation IX, there are mainly 31 flying-type moves, which is the second-rarest among all moves, following Rock Pokémon moves. We’ve crafted the complete details about the moves, generation, category, power, accuracy, PP, and effects in the table given below for better information:

S. No.MoveGenBattlesContestPowerAcc (%)PP
1. AcrobaticsVPhysicalCool5510015
2.Aerial AceIIIPhysicalCool6010120
3.AeroblastIISpecialCool100955
4.Air CutterIIISpecialCool609525
5.Air SlashIVSpecialCool759515
6.Beak BlastVIIPhysical10010015
7.Bleakwind StormVIIISpecial1008010
8.BounceIIIPhysicalCute85855
9.Brave BirdIVPhysicalCool12010015
10.ChatterIVSpecialCute6510020
11.DefogIVStatusCool10115
12.Dragon AscentVIPhysicalBeautiful1201005
13.Drill PeckIPhysicalCool8010020
14.Dual WingbeatVIIIPhysical409010
15.Feather DanceIIIStatusBeautiful10015
16.Floaty FallVIIPhysicalCool909515
17.FlyIPhysicalClever909515
18.G-Max Wind RageVIIIPhysical/Special3
19.GustISpecialClever4010035
20.HurricaneVSpecialTough1107010
21.Max AirstreamVIIIPhysical/Special1010110
22.Mirror MoveIStatusClever10120
23.Oblivion WingVISpecialCool8010010
24.PeckIPhysicalCool3510035
25.PluckIVPhysicalCute6010020
26.RoostIVStatusClever1015
27.Sky AttackIPhysicalCool140905
28.Sky DropVPhysicalTough6010010
29.Supersonic SkystrikeVIIPhysical/Special1011
30.TailwindIVStatusCool10115
31.Wing AttackIPhysicalCool6010035

Please note that no moves of Generation IX have been introduced yet. 

Abilities of the Flying Type Pokémon

Some additional abilities and tricks of flying Pokémon that you must know are presented below:

  • If the strong winds are created by Delta Stream, the effects of the electric, Ice, and Rock-type will become neutral against the flying types. 
  • The application of the Coba Berry defunct a super-effective flying type move. 
  • The Sky Drop move allows you to pick up a Flying-type Pokémon and disable its move for a turn. 
  • Using items like Sky Plate and Sharp Beak increases the power of flying-type moves by 20%.
  • The Flying Gem can raise the power of flying-type moves by 30%.
  • With the ability Aerilate, the normal type can be converted into the flying type with an increased power of 20%.
  • When a flying Pokémon uses the move Roost, it loses its flying type for a turn, while a pure flying type becomes a ??? Type in Gen IV and a Normal Type in Gen V onward due to its effect.

There are many such tips and tricks that you must remember while playing the Pokémon game. Also, you should know the moves, strengths, weaknesses, and abilities of the other types for better attack and defense strategies.

Trivia and Interesting Facts About Flying Pokémon

Till now, we’ve covered all the prominent information and data about flying-type Pokémon. So, it’s time to amaze you with some fun facts about these Pokémon:

  • Gen I, II, and V introduced the most number of flying-type Pokémon, each with 19, while Gen VIII introduced the least count with five.
  • Gen IV has the most flying-type moves, i.e., seven, while Gen II has the fewest with only one.
  • With the addition of Togetic and Togekiss (fairy types), flying became the first type to be paired with every other type. 
  • The most common combination of types is Normal and Flying, with 26 different Pokémon.
  • Flying is the most common secondary dual type, with a total number of 107.
  • This type has the least count of pure and primary types, with only 3 and 6 Pokémon, respectively. 
  • The average speed of the flying type is the highest among all Pokémon.
  • All flying-type moves can be used in Sky Battles.
  • No Pokémon that are part of an evolutionary line have a final form as a pure flying type. 

Hopefully you enjoyed this information about these winged creatures and got to know something new. For more such effective information and to take your Pokémon hunting skills to the next level, stay tuned with the Larvesta. Till then, keep scouring for different Pokémon. You never know which creature is waiting ahead for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions
What are some pure flying type Pokémon?

There are three pure flying type Pokémon named Tornadus, Rookidee, and Corvisquire.

Name some evolved or mega-flying Pokémon.

Some evolved or mega-flying Pokémons are Mega Charizard Y, Gigantamax Butterfree, Tornadus Therian Forme, Gigantamax Corviknight, Gorging Cramorant, etc.

What are the flying type Pokémon weaknesses?

Flying types are weak against rock, electric, ice, and steel Pokémon.

Who are the notable flying-type trainers?

Flying-type trainers are Falkner, Winona, Skyla, Kahili, and Larry belong to different regions and generations.

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