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Falinks

Formation Pokémon

BaseMega
Falinks official artwork
Official art

Falinks is a Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 470. In Pokémon Champions it’s #216 on the Doubles ladder and #230 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Fighting
Height
3 m 9′10″
Weight
62 kg 136.7 lbs
Base stat total
470 Higher than 55% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#216 Doubles ▲1 · #230 Singles ▲3Usual set Falinksite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
The six of them work together as one Pokémon. Teamwork is also their battle strategy, and they constantly change their formation as they fight.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk100108–167184–328
Def100108–167184–328
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe7585–139139–273
Total470Higher than 55% of Pokémon
HP65Atk100Def100Spe75SpD60SpA70

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×
BugDarkRock
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Falinks outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Falinks against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
139Falinks · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
127Falinks · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95Falinks · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#216 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Falinksite (90.3%) · (96.3%) · Adamant (62.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (14.4%)

MovesNo RetreatClose CombatProtectRock Slide

Singles

#230 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Falinksite (87.2%) · (88.0%) · Adamant (59.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (31.0%)

MovesNo RetreatClose CombatKnock OffPoison Jab

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Falinks, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #149 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Psychic
  1. No Retreat
  2. Close Combat
  3. Rock Slide
  4. Knock Off

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.3%
  • 1500 weighting0.2%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe97.0%
  • Adamant 8 HP / 252 Atk / 248 Spe2.7%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe0.3%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD0%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Psychic61.9%
  • Fairy35.1%
  • Steel2.7%
  • Fighting0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Falinks doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

  1. #0870FalinksFighting
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Falinksite
      #0870Mega FalinksFighting

Moves

Level up 14

1ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
10Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
15Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
20Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
25EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
30ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
35First ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.BugPhys90100%10
40No RetreatRaises all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). Traps user.FightingStatus——5
45Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
50Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
55MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
60CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Biology

Falinks are actually multiple Pokémon acting militarily as one. The one with the longest horn is the brass, aka the leader.

Design & origin

Falinks is inspired by the phalanx battle formation.

Forms

Mega Falinks

Fighting
BST 570

HoldsFalinksite

The six members of Mega Falinks work together to attain a form resembling a bipedal swordsman.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Formation Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Yellow
—
Galar#345Paldea#300Lumiose#212

  1. The six of them work together as one Pokémon. Teamwork is also their battle strategy, and they constantly change their formation as they fight.

    Shield

  2. Five of them are troopers, and one is the brass. The brass’s orders are absolute.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Falinks
Japanese
タイレーツ
Japanese (romaji)
Tairetsu
Korean
대여르
Chinese (Traditional)
列陣兵
Chinese (Simplified)
列阵兵
French
Hexadron
German
Legios
Spanish
Falinks
Italian
Falinks

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

2 Atk, 1 SpD
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
165
Medium

Breeding

FairyMineral
Genderless
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield 6 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Route 8 (Main)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Sword 7 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Route 8 (Main)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.