Fletchling: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk5063–11294–218

Def4356–10481–203

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD3852–9972–192

Spe6273–125116–245

Total278Higher than 10% of Pokémon

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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 62); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+125Max114No SP82Min73Scarf187Tailwind250

At max Speed, Fletchling outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Defense stat stage.
Everything about Big Pecks →
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If this Pokémon is at full HP, its Flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1.
Everything about Gale Wings →
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Fletchinder Talonflame

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.08% of teams · rank #117 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 12 Def / 196 SpA / 52 SpD / 180 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Tailwind
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Protect

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

Usage by rating

All players1.31%
Rated 1500+0.6%
Rated 1630+0.08%
Rated 1760+0.14%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.08%

Moves

Tailwind65.1%
Hurricane56.1%
Heat Wave47.1%
Protect46.7%
Brave Bird30.8%
Flare Blitz29.2%
U-turn24.3%
Air Slash19.7%
Roost15%
Defog12.9%

Items

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 12 Def / 196 SpA / 52 SpD / 180 Spe46.6%
Hardy 236 HP / 196 Atk / 12 Def / 52 SpD12.7%
Mild 196 Atk / 196 SpA / 100 Spe10.7%
Modest 76 HP / 12 Def / 196 SpA / 212 SpD9%
Adamant 76 HP / 196 Atk / 12 Def / 180 Spe8.5%

Tera types

Fire60.1%
Normal22.6%
Flying16.8%
Fighting0.4%

Common teammates

Ekans48.5%
Quaxly46.6%
Mudbray46.6%
Eevee46.6%
Koffing46.6%
Glimmet17%
Vullaby14.6%
Mareanie12.8%

Evolution

#0661FletchlingNormalFlying
1. Level 17
  #0662FletchinderFireFlying
  1. Level 35
    #0663TalonflameFireFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

5Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

10Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

15FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

20AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

25AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

30Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

35TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

40Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.SteelPhys7090%25

45RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5

50FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM / HM / TR 31

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

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25

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

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 3

EggDefog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15

EggFlame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

EggQuick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15

Biology

Fletchling are small robin Pokémon that are known for being both friendly and fiercely territorial.

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

Pokédex entries

: Tiny Robin Pokémon
: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Red

: —

Central Kalos#014Original Alola#158Original Akala#085Updated Alola#192Updated Akala#093Isle of Armor#022Paldea#019Blueberry#087Lumiose#010

When this Pokémon gets excited, its body temperature increases sharply. If you touch a Fletchling with bare hands, you might get burned.
Shield
Its melodious cries are actually warnings. Fletchling will mercilessly peck at anything that enters its territory.
Sword
Its body is always warm. Trainers who live in cold areas apparently sleep with it in their bed.
Ultra Moon
While it’s an amiable Pokémon, if you touch it unexpectedly, it will heat up its body in an instant, and you’ll be burned.
Ultra Sun
When it’s excited, its temperature can double, spiking hormone production in its body.
Moon
This amiable Pokémon is easy to train. But when battle is joined, it shows its ferocious side.
Sun
Despite the beauty of its lilting voice, it’s merciless to intruders that enter its territory.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
These friendly Pokémon send signals to one another with beautiful chirps and tail-feather movements.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Fletchling
Japanese: ヤヤコマ
Japanese (romaji): Yayakoma
Korean: 화살꼬빈
Chinese (Traditional): 小箭雀
Chinese (Simplified): 小箭雀
French: Passerouge
German: Dartiri
Spanish: Fletchling
Italian: Fletchling

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 1 Spe
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 56
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Flying
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Route 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–20
Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Route 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–20
Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Moon 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Y 3 areas

Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4

X 3 areas

Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4

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.