Flying (type): Difference between revisions

The '''Flying type''' (Japanese: '''ひこうタイプ''' ''Flying type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Flying-type [[move]]s are super-effective against {{t|Bug}}-, {{t|Fighting}}-, and {{t|Grass}}-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, while Flying-type Pokémon are weak to {{t|Electric}}-, {{t|Ice}}-, and {{t|Rock}}-type moves.

 

 

{{typebattle

|weakto1=Electric

|weakto3=Rock

|resist1=Bug

|resist2=Fighting

|resist3=Grass

|weaken1=Bug

|weaken3=Grass

|resisted1=Electric

|resisted2=Rock

|unaffected1=Ground

Flying-type Pokémon are not considered [[grounded]] for effects that affect grounded Pokémon (e.g. [[entry hazards]]). If they lose their ungrounded status by methods like holding [[Iron Ball]] or being under the effect of moves {{m|Ingrain}} ([[Generation IV]] onward), {{m|Gravity}}, {{m|Smack Down}} or {{m|Thousand Arrows}} they also lose their immunity to Ground type moves. Holding [[Ring Target]] makes them lose their type immunity to {{t|Ground}} type moves, but keeps ungrounded status for other effects.

 

{{typebattle

|weakto1=Electric

|weakto2=Ice

|weakto3=Rock

|resist1=Bug

|resist2=Fighting

|weaken1=Bug

|weaken3=Grass

|resisted1=Electric

|resisted3=Steel

|unaffected1=Ground

==Characteristics==

===Defense===

In addition to being immune to {{type|Ground}} attacks and {{a|Arena Trap}}, Flying-type Pokémon are unaffected by {{m|Rototiller}} and all [[entry hazard]]s (except {{m|Stealth Rock}}). Flying-type Pokémon also cannot absorb {{m|Toxic Spikes}} simply by switching in and do not receive the benefits from [[terrain]]s (though they can still use Seeds). These immunities, as well as the immunity to Arena Trap, are removed when a Flying-type Pokémon is [[grounded]] by {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Gravity}}, {{m|Smack Down}}, {{m|Thousand Arrows}}, or [[Iron Ball]]. {{m|Sky Drop}} can pick up a Flying-type target and make it unable to move. On the next turn, Sky Drop will fail and free the target, even if the target is grounded.

 

When a Flying-type uses {{m|Roost}}, it temporarily loses its Flying type for a turn. If a pure Flying-type Pokémon uses Roost, then it will become a {{t|???}} type in [[Generation IV]] and a {{t|Normal}} type in [[Generation V]] onward.

 

Flying-type Pokémon, on average, have the highest {{stat|Speed}} of all Pokémon and of fully evolved Pokémon. <!--As of Generation 7-->

Flying-type attacks are very powerful combined with some other attacking types, most notably {{t|Ground}}. Ground is strong against every type that resists Flying, and vice versa, so this combination is resisted only by Flying-type Pokémon whose other type resists Flying (such as an {{t|Electric}}/Flying Pokémon).

The effectiveness of the move {{m|Flying Press}} is calculated by multiplying the effectiveness of its move type (usually {{t|Fighting}}) and the Flying type.

In {{pkmn|Contest}}s, Flying-type moves are typically {{OBP|Cool|condition}} moves.

As of [[Generation IX]], there are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Flying-type Pokémon|pages}} Flying-type Pokémon or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Flying-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Flying-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]]), making it the 4th most common type after {{t|Grass}} and before {{t|Psychic}}. All other types have been paired up with Flying at least once — in [[Generation VI]], after the release of {{p|Hawlucha}}, Flying became the first type to have this trait.

!{{ArtP|641|Tornadus}}

!{{ArtP|641|Tornadus|form=-Therian}}

!{{ArtP|821|Rookidee}}

!{{ArtP|822|Corvisquire}}

!{{ArtP|714|Noibat}}

!{{ArtP|715|Noivern}}

!{{ArtP|823|Corviknight}}

!{{ArtP|823|Corviknight|form=-Gigantamax}}

!{{ArtP|845|Cramorant}}

!{{ArtP|962|Bombirdier}}

!{{ArtP|973|Flamigo}}

!{{ArtP|006|Charizard}}

!{{ArtP|006|Charizard|form=-Mega Y}}

!{{ArtP|006|Charizard|form=-Gigantamax}}

!{{ArtP|012|Butterfree}}

!{{ArtP|012|Butterfree|form=-Gigantamax}}

!{{ArtP|016|Pidgey}}

!{{ArtP|017|Pidgeotto}}

!{{ArtP|018|Pidgeot}}

!{{ArtP|018|Pidgeot|form=-Mega}}

!{{ArtP|021|Spearow}}

!{{ArtP|022|Fearow}}

!{{ArtP|041|Zubat}}

!{{ArtP|042|Golbat}}

!{{ArtP|083|Farfetch'd}}

!{{ArtP|084|Doduo}}

!{{ArtP|085|Dodrio}}

!{{ArtP|123|Scyther}}

!{{ArtP|127|Pinsir|form=-Mega}}

!{{ArtP|130|Gyarados}}

!{{ArtP|142|Aerodactyl}}

!{{ArtP|142|Aerodactyl|form=-Mega}}

!{{ArtP|144|Articuno}}

!{{ArtP|144|Articuno|form=-Galar}}

|{{p|Articuno}}<br><small>{{rf|Galarian|Form}}</small>

!{{ArtP|145|Zapdos}}

!{{ArtP|145|Zapdos|form=-Galar}}

|{{p|Zapdos}}<br><small>{{rf|Galarian|Form}}</small>

!{{ArtP|146|Moltres}}

!{{ArtP|146|Moltres|form=-Galar}}

|{{p|Moltres}}<br><small>{{rf|Galarian|Form}}</small>

!{{ArtP|149|Dragonite}}

!{{ArtP|163|Hoothoot}}

!{{ArtP|164|Noctowl}}

!{{ArtP|165|Ledyba}}

!{{ArtP|166|Ledian}}

!{{ArtP|169|Crobat}}

!{{ArtP|176|Togetic}}

!{{ArtP|177|Natu}}

!{{ArtP|178|Xatu}}

!{{ArtP|187|Hoppip}}

!{{ArtP|188|Skiploom}}

!{{ArtP|189|Jumpluff}}

!{{ArtP|193|Yanma}}

!{{ArtP|198|Murkrow}}

!{{ArtP|207|Gligar}}

!{{ArtP|225|Delibird}}

!{{ArtP|226|Mantine}}

!{{ArtP|227|Skarmory}}

!{{ArtP|249|Lugia}}

!{{ArtP|250|Ho-Oh}}

!{{ArtP|267|Beautifly}}

!{{ArtP|276|Taillow}}

!{{ArtP|277|Swellow}}

!{{ArtP|278|Wingull}}

!{{ArtP|279|Pelipper}}

!{{ArtP|284|Masquerain}}

!{{ArtP|291|Ninjask}}

!{{ArtP|333|Swablu}}

!{{ArtP|334|Altaria}}

!{{ArtP|357|Tropius}}

!{{ArtP|373|Salamence}}

!{{ArtP|373|Salamence|form=-Mega}}

!{{ArtP|384|Rayquaza}}

!{{ArtP|384|Rayquaza|form=-Mega}}

!{{ArtP|396|Starly}}

!{{ArtP|397|Staravia}}

!{{ArtP|398|Staraptor}}

!{{ArtP|414|Mothim}}

!{{ArtP|415|Combee}}

!{{ArtP|416|Vespiquen}}

!{{ArtP|425|Drifloon}}

!{{ArtP|426|Drifblim}}

!{{ArtP|430|Honchkrow}}

!{{ArtP|441|Chatot}}

!{{ArtP|458|Mantyke}}

!{{ArtP|468|Togekiss}}

!{{ArtP|469|Yanmega}}

!{{ArtP|472|Gliscor}}

!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Fan}}

!{{ArtP|492|Shaymin|form=-Sky}}

!{{ArtP|519|Pidove}}

!{{ArtP|520|Tranquill}}

!{{ArtP|521|Unfezant}}

!{{ArtP|527|Woobat}}

!{{ArtP|528|Swoobat}}

!{{ArtP|561|Sigilyph}}

!{{ArtP|566|Archen}}

!{{ArtP|567|Archeops}}

!{{ArtP|580|Ducklett}}

!{{ArtP|581|Swanna}}

!{{ArtP|587|Emolga}}

!{{ArtP|627|Rufflet}}

!{{ArtP|628|Braviary}}

!{{ArtP|628|Braviary|form=-Hisui}}

|{{p|Braviary}}<br><small>{{rf|Hisuian|Form}}</small>

!{{ArtP|629|Vullaby}}

!{{ArtP|630|Mandibuzz}}

!{{ArtP|642|Thundurus}}

!{{ArtP|642|Thundurus|form=-Therian}}

!{{ArtP|645|Landorus}}

!{{ArtP|645|Landorus|form=-Therian}}

!{{ArtP|661|Fletchling}}

!{{ArtP|662|Fletchinder}}

!{{ArtP|663|Talonflame}}

!{{ArtP|666|Vivillon}}

!{{ArtP|701|Hawlucha}}

!{{ArtP|717|Yveltal}}

!{{ArtP|722|Rowlet}}

!{{ArtP|723|Dartrix}}

!{{ArtP|731|Pikipek}}

!{{ArtP|732|Trumbeak}}

!{{ArtP|733|Toucannon}}

!{{ArtP|741|Oricorio}}

!{{ArtP|741|Oricorio|form=-Pom-Pom}}

!{{ArtP|741|Oricorio|form=-Pa'u}}

!{{ArtP|741|Oricorio|form=-Sensu}}

!{{ArtP|774|Minior}}

|{{p|Minior}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences|Meteor Form]]</small>

!{{ArtP|774|Minior|form=-Core}}

|{{p|Minior}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences|Core]]</small>

!{{ArtP|797|Celesteela}}

!{{ArtP|905|Enamorus}}

!{{ArtP|905|Enamorus|form=-Therian}}

!{{ArtP|931|Squawkabilly}}

!{{ArtP|940|Wattrel}}

!{{ArtP|941|Kilowattrel}}

!{{ArtP|993|Iron Jugulis}}

!{{ArtP|176|Togetic}}

|Gen I-V

!{{ArtP|468|Togekiss}}

|Gen I-V

!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Fan}}

==[[Pokéstar Studios]] opponents==

{{DL||Changed types 2|Some moves}} have had their types changed.

{{movelist/battle|4|Pluck|Physical|Cute|60|100|20|any|TThe user attacks by pecking the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.}}

The following Flying-type moves have had their types changed.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border:1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | VI

! width="30px" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border:1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | VI

! width="30px" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border:1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | VI

! width="30px" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border:1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | VI

! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V

! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V

| {{bag3|Coba Berry}}

| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Flying-type attack.

| {{bag3|Flying Gem}}

| A gem with an essence of air. When held, it strengthens the power of a Flying-type move one time.

| {{bag3|Flying Memory}}

| A memory disc that contains Flying-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.

| {{bag3|Flyinium Z}}

| It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Flying-type moves to Flying-type Z-Moves.

| {{bag3|Iron Ball}}

| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers Speed and allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying-type and holders that are levitating.

| {{bag3|Sharp Beak}}

| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves.

| {{bag3|Sky Plate}}

| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Flying-type moves.

! colspan=3 style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small>

| {{bag3|Air Balloon}}

| {{bag3|Clever Feather}}

| {{bag3|Genius Feather}}

| {{bag3|Grepa Berry}}

| {{bag3|Health Feather}}

| {{bag3|Lansat Berry}}

| {{bag3|Lum Berry}}

| {{bag3|Muscle Feather}}

| {{bag3|Pretty Feather}}

| {{bag3|Resist Feather}}

| {{bag3|Swift Feather}}

| {{bag3|Utility Umbrella}}

! style="background:#{{Johto color}}; border:1px solid #{{Johto color dark}}" | [[Generation II|<font style="color: black">II]]

! style="background:#{{Hoenn color}}; border:1px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}" | [[Generation III|<font style="color: black">III]]

! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{Unova color dark}}" | [[Generation V|<font style="color: black">V]]

! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | [[Generation VII|<font style="color: black">VII]]

! style="background:#{{Paldea color}}; border:1px solid #{{Paldea color dark}}" | [[Generation IX|<font style="color: black">IX]]

| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}; {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}

| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}

| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger}}

* [[Generation I|Generations I]], {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|V}} introduced more Flying-type Pokémon than any other generation, each with 19 (including {{p|Rotom}}'s Fan form in Generation V). [[Generation VIII]] introduced the fewest Flying-type Pokémon, with five.

* [[Generation IV]] introduced more Flying-type moves than any other generation, with seven. [[Generation IX]] introduced the fewest Flying-type moves, with zero.

** A single-typed Pokémon, receiving one with {{p|Tornadus}} in Generation V.

** A dual-typed Pokémon with its type as the primary type, receiving two with {{p|Noibat}} and {{p|Noivern}} in Generation VI.

* With the introduction of {{p|Hawlucha}}, and {{p|Togetic}} and its evolution {{p|Togekiss}} being changed to newly introduced {{t|Fairy}} and Flying-type, Flying became one of the first types, along with Water, to be paired with every other type, being followed thereafter by six more ({{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Dark}}.)

* Despite the name of the type suggesting that all Pokémon that can fly have that type, there are Pokémon who can fly who are not of the Flying type such as [[Vikavolt]]. Additionally there are Pokémon with this type who cannot fly at all such as [[Natu]].