Flaaffy (Pokémon)

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Flaaffy モココ Mokoko #180
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Wool Pokémon
Abilities Static Blue-Striped ----- Plus Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #054 Hoenn #328 Sinnoh — Unova #026 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-106 Oblivia R-008 N-121
Height 2'07" Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2'07"/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 29.3 lbs. Imperial 13.3 kg Metric 29.3 lbs./13.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster and Field groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 117 Battle Exp.: 1171*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Flaaffy (Japanese: モココ Mokoko) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Mareep starting at level 15 and evolves into Ampharos starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Flaaffy looks much like its pre-evolution, except it is now able to walk on its hind legs and its feet appear to have gained a single clawed toe. Its skin is now almost entirely pink and most of the wool appears to have vanished, so it now resembles a partially shaven pink-skinned lamb or sheep. The remains of its wool are now white and are situated on its head and around its collar. It has small stubby arms and it has a black and pink striped pattern on its horns and tail, and the sphere on the end of its tail is now blue.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Flaaffy's wool is similar to Mareep's in that it stores electricity. However, Flaaffy's wool is much more efficient, so that it can store more electricity than Mareep despite having less wool on its body. They also have rubbery skin to prevent themselves from being electrocuted. Unlike Mareep, Flaaffy are able to stand on their hind legs and are able to use their forelimbs to manipulate things or deliver blows.

Behavior

These Pokémon are usually mild-mannered and gentle.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

One is most likely to find Flaaffy in grassy meadows and fields.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

They are most likely herbivores.

In the anime

Flaaffy in the anime

Major appearances

A Flaaffy belonging to Sullivan appeared in Whiscash and Ash. This Flaaffy's name is "Hannah".

A Flaaffy also appeared in A Chip Off the Old Brock, as the love interest of Brock's Marshtomp.

Minor appearances

In Spell of the Unown, one of the Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world was a Flaaffy.

Several Flaaffy were among the Electric Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using in The Legend of Thunder!.

Flaaffy made its anime debut in All Things Bright and Beautifly!.

A Flaaffy appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Flaaffy appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Flaaffy appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG075 Flaaffy May's Pokédex Flaaffy, the Wool Pokémon. Flaaffy builds up electricity in its thick coat of fur, but is unaffected by it thanks to its rubber-like skin.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 10, a Flaaffy is seen with a Dunsparce stranded on Bill's boat.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS119 Its soft wool can trap electricity easily. However, its rubber-like skin prevents it from electrifying itself.*

In the TCG

Main article: Flaaffy (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow. Silver Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted. Crystal Because of its rubbery, electricity-resistant skin, it can store lots of electricity in its fur. Stadium 2 As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.
Generation III Ruby Flaaffy's wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald Its fleece quality changes to generate strong static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare, slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity. FireRed Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted. LeafGreen As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.
Generation IV Diamond If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow. SoulSilver Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.
Generation V Black If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Not even downy wool will grow on its rubbery, nonconductive patches of skin that prevent electrical shock. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 42 and 43 Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Mareep FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Pyrite Town (Shadow) XD None Evolve Mareep
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 222 (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 222 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 42 and 43 Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Mareep (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Mareep Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 53 Endless Level 64 Forever Level 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Lightning Field (7F-13F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Amp Plains (8F-10F) Far Amp Plains (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Road
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Latolato Trail Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Challenger's Ground
Pokémon Conquest	Violight

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 365	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/16 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 N/AN/A 000Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 000Start 000Start ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 01414 0044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 01010 0088 ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 02020 01111 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 02525 01616 Charge Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 20 N/AN/A 02020 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 03131 02525 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 N/AN/A 02929 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 05959 03434 Power Gem Rock Special 07070 100}}100% 20 04242 03838 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100}}100% 15 03636 04343 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000— —}}—% 10 04747 04747 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 05353 05252 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 06565 05656 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10 0055 N/AN/A Growl Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flaaffy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flaaffy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flaaffy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flaaffy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Charge	Electric	Status	—	—%	20
	Flatter	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Flaaffy in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Flaaffy in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flaaffy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flaaffy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Flaaffy can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Flaaffy cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flaaffy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flaaffy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
‡	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flaaffy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flaaffy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Spark	Flaaffy (Aquapolis 47) Flaaffy (Platinum 48)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 180.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Thunder Meadow Phrases 51%-100% HP My body doesn't conduct electricity! 26%-50% HP Listen, my HP's been cut to half. 1%-25% HP I'm shorting out... I'm losing electricity fast... Level up Yahoo! I leveled up! I'm happy for me! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yahoo! I leveled up! I'm happy for me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Electrify ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  None Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It restores the Styler Energy a little.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Discharge Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Static Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Interference Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Calming Evolves from Mareep when Attack reaches 53 Evolves into Ampharos when Attack reaches 90 Range: 3 Perfect Links: Norishige, Shōun

Evolution

Unevolved Mareep  Electric

Level 15 →

First evolution Flaaffy  Electric

Level 30 →

Second evolution Ampharos  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Flaaffy images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

Gold and Silver back sprites

Trivia

• Along with its evolutionary relatives, Flaaffy is the only Electric-type that can learn Power Gem.
• As of Generation V, Flaaffy is the only pink Electric-type Pokémon.

Origin

Flaaffy is based on a sheep that has had some of its wool sheared off. Its electrical aspect and Ability come from how wool builds up static charges. It, its evolution, and its pre-evolution, may also have been based on the title of the science fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

Name origin

Flaaffy may be a combination of fluffy and baa (sound a sheep makes). It may also incorporate laugh, considering its playful nature. Aa may also be a reference to a double-A battery, given Flaaffy's typing. Alternately, it my be a combination of fluffy and taffy (an informal nickname for Welsh people, who are often stereotypically associated with sheep).

Mokoko may derive from 羊毛 yōmō (wool) and a corruption of もこもこ mokomoko (fluffy).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese モココ Mokoko From 羊毛 yōmō (wool) and a shortening of もこもこ mokomoko (fluffy). French Lainergie From laine and énergie Spanish Flaaffy Same as English name German Waaty From Watte, Watt, and baa Italian Flaaffy Same as English name Korean 보송송 Bosongsong From 보송보송 bosongbosong. Mandarin Chinese 綿綿 / 绵绵 Miánmián From 綿 mián and 綿羊 mián​yáng. Cantonese Chinese

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