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 Defensively, the Flying type is very useful for its immunity to the powerful {{type|Ground}} moves and its resistance to {{t|Fighting}}. However, many Flying types have a secondary type that is weak to Fighting, most notably {{t|Normal}}, making their resistance to the Fighting type ineffective. In addition, its weaknesses to {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Ice}} are common. Almost all Flying types are dual-typed, thus making some vulnerable to double weaknesses. Flying-type Pokémon are also unaffected by all [[entry hazard]]s with exception of {{m|Stealth Rock}}, which inflicts damage to Flying types equal to at least a quarter of their HP unless they are also Ground-, Fighting-, or {{type|Steel}}.
-Most Flying types have access to {{m|Roost}}, allowing them to restore their health and temporarily lose their Flying type. However, this also makes them vulnerable to Ground-type moves. 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]] onwards.
+Most Flying types have access to {{m|Roost}} via [[TM]], allowing them to restore their health and temporarily lose their Flying type for a turn. However, this also makes them vulnerable to Ground-type moves. 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]] onwards. Moreover, most Flying types can learn {{m|Tailwind}} via [[Move Tutor]], which assists themselves and their allies by doubles the {{stat|Speed}} for three turns, thus making their [[party]] move faster.
 There is a [[Mysterious air current|special type of weather]] that can only be activated by the Ability {{a|Delta Stream}}. It causes moves that would be super effective against pure Flying-type Pokémon to have a neutral type multiplier against the Flying type instead.
 ===Offense===
-Offensively, Flying-type moves are usually only useful when benefited by [[same-type attack bonus]] and for their strength against the {{t|Fighting}} type, as well as advantages over {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Grass}} types. Most Flying types have above-average {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats, making them potential offensive sweepers.
+Offensively, Flying-type moves are usually only useful when benefited by [[same-type attack bonus]] and for their strength against the {{t|Fighting}} type, as well as advantages over {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Grass}} types. While almost all Flying types have double {{STAB}}, some of them with the potential bulk and attacking stats lack of reliable and powerful Flying-type attacks. Most Flying types have above-average {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats, making them potential offensive sweepers.
-The Flying type pairs well with other fairly common attacking types, such as {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}}. As {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}}-type moves are no longer resisted by {{t|Steel}} in [[Generation VI]], the Flying-type pairs well with these two types. Most damaging Flying-type moves are also useful for being able to hit any opponent in [[Triple Battle]]s.
+The Flying-type attacks are very powerful combined with other fairly common attacking types, notably {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}} with relatively high base [[power]] such as {{m|Earthquake}} and {{m|High Jump Kick}}. As {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}}-type moves are no longer resisted by {{t|Steel}} in [[Generation VI]], the Flying-type pairs well with these two types. Most damaging Flying-type moves are also useful for being able to hit any opponent in [[Triple Battle]]s.
-Flying-type Pokémon, on average, have the highest Speed of all Pokémon and of fully evolved Pokémon.
+Flying-type Pokémon, on average, have the highest Speed of all Pokémon and of fully-evolved Pokémon.
 ===Contest properties===