Flying (type): Difference between revisions

The '''Flying type''' (Japanese: '''ひこうタイプ''' ''Flying type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Flying-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack.

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.

As of [[Generation VIII]], there are 105 Flying-type Pokémon or 11.8% 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 fourth most common type. Every other type has been paired up with the Flying type at least once.

!{{MSP|641|Tornadus}}

!{{MSP|641T|Tornadus}}

!{{MSP|714|Noibat}}

!{{MSP|715|Noivern}}

| rowspan=2 | 823

!{{MSP|823|Corviknight}}

| rowspan="3" |006

!{{MSP|006|Charizard}}

!{{MSP|006MY|Charizard}}

| rowspan="2" |012

!{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}

!{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}

!{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}

!{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}

!{{MSP|018M|Pidgeot}}

!{{MSP|021|Spearow}}

!{{MSP|022|Fearow}}

!{{MSP|041|Zubat}}

!{{MSP|042|Golbat}}

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

!{{MSP|084|Doduo}}

!{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}

!{{MSP|123|Scyther}}

!{{MSP|127M|Pinsir}}

!{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}

!{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}

!{{MSP|142M|Aerodactyl}}

!{{MSP|144|Articuno}}

!{{MSP|145|Zapdos}}

!{{MSP|146|Moltres}}

!{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}

!{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}

!{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}

!{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}

!{{MSP|166|Ledian}}

!{{MSP|169|Crobat}}

!{{MSP|176|Togetic}}

!{{MSP|177|Natu}}

!{{MSP|178|Xatu}}

!{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}

!{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}

!{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}

!{{MSP|193|Yanma}}

!{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}

!{{MSP|207|Gligar}}

!{{MSP|225|Delibird}}

!{{MSP|226|Mantine}}

!{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}

!{{MSP|249|Lugia}}

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

!{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}

!{{MSP|276|Taillow}}

!{{MSP|277|Swellow}}

!{{MSP|278|Wingull}}

!{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}

!{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}

!{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}

!{{MSP|333|Swablu}}

!{{MSP|334|Altaria}}

!{{MSP|357|Tropius}}

!{{MSP|373|Salamence}}

!{{MSP|373M|Salamence}}

!{{MSP|384|Rayquaza}}

!{{MSP|384M|Rayquaza}}

!{{MSP|396|Starly}}

!{{MSP|397|Staravia}}

!{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}

!{{MSP|414|Mothim}}

!{{MSP|415|Combee}}

!{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}

!{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}

!{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}

!{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}

!{{MSP|441|Chatot}}

!{{MSP|458|Mantyke}}

!{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}

!{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}

!{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}

!{{MSP|479F|Rotom}}

!{{MSP|492S|Shaymin}}

!{{MSP|519|Pidove}}

!{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}

!{{MSP|521|Unfezant}}

!{{MSP|521F|Unfezant}}

!{{MSP|527|Woobat}}

!{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}

!{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}

!{{MSP|566|Archen}}

!{{MSP|567|Archeops}}

!{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}

!{{MSP|581|Swanna}}

!{{MSP|587|Emolga}}

!{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}

!{{MSP|628|Braviary}}

!{{MSP|629|Vullaby}}

!{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}

!{{MSP|642|Thundurus}}

!{{MSP|642T|Thundurus}}

!{{MSP|645|Landorus}}

!{{MSP|645T|Landorus}}

!{{MSP|661|Fletchling}}

!{{MSP|662|Fletchinder}}

!{{MSP|663|Talonflame}}

!{{MSP|666|Vivillon}}

!{{MSP|701|Hawlucha}}

!{{MSP|717|Yveltal}}

!{{MSP|722|Rowlet}}

!{{MSP|723|Dartrix}}

!{{MSP|731|Pikipek}}

!{{MSP|732|Trumbeak}}

!{{MSP|733|Toucannon}}

!{{MSP|741|Oricorio}}

!{{MSP|741Po|Oricorio}}

!{{MSP|741Pa|Oricorio}}

!{{MSP|741Se|Oricorio}}

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{{typetable|Flying}}

!{{MSP|774R|Minior}}

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!{{MSP|797|Celesteela}}

===Pokéstar Studios opponents===

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| {{Compare|nickname={{color2|000|Pokéstar Studios opponents#UFO|UFO}}|type=Flying|type2=Electric|image=Spr B2W2 UFO|ab=Levitate|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100|size=179}}

{{movelist/battle|1|Sky Attack|Physical|Cool|140|90|5|any|A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.}}

| style="background:#FFF| A gem with an essence of air. When held, it strengthens the power of a Flying-type move one time.

| style="background:#FFF| 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.  

! 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>

 

 

 

* [[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 four.

* [[Generation IV]] introduced more Flying-type moves than any other generation, with seven. Generation II introduced the fewest Flying-type moves, with only one, {{m|Aeroblast}}.

* Flying was the last Pokémon type to receive:

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

* More Pokémon gain the Flying and {{t|Steel}} types upon evolving than any other type, each with a total of eleven.

* All Flying-type moves are eligible to be used in [[Sky Battle]]s.

* Every prime-numbered generation so far has introduced a Flying-type specialist.