Offensive Matchups – Flying Attacking
How Flying-type moves perform against each defending type.
Defensive Matchups – Flying Defending
How Flying-type Pokemon take damage from each attacking type.
| AtkDef | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Flying | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | 0 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Fire | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 | x2 | x1 |
| Water | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Electric | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | 0 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Grass | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Ice | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Fighting | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | x2 | 0 | x1 | x2 | x2 | ½ |
| Poison | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | 0 | x2 |
| Ground | x1 | x2 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | 0 | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 |
| Flying | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Psychic | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 0 | ½ | x1 |
| Bug | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x2 | ½ | ½ |
| Rock | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Ghost | 0 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 |
| Dragon | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | 0 |
| Dark | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ |
| Steel | x1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 |
| Fairy | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | ½ | x1 |
Dual-Type Combinations with Flying
How Flying pairs with each other type defensively. Sort by weaknesses or resistances to find the best combinations.
Flying-Type Moves (27)
All 27 moves of the Flying type, including power, accuracy, PP, and category.
| Move | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Attack | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a chance to make the target flinch. |
| Brave Bird | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
| Dragon Ascent | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. |
| Hurricane | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 | Has a chance to confuse the target. |
| Aeroblast | Special | 100 | 95% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| Beak Blast | Physical | 100 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts a burn on any Pokémon that makes contact before the attack. |
| Bleakwind Storm | Special | 100 | 80% | 10 | |
| Fly | Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 | User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| Bounce | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| Oblivion Wing | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | Drains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user. |
| Drill Peck | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Air Slash | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. |
| Chatter | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a higher chance to confuse the target when the recorded sound is louder. |
| Wing Attack | Physical | 60 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Air Cutter | Special | 60 | 95% | 25 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. |
| Pluck | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. |
| Sky Drop | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 | Carries the target high into the air, dodging all attacks against either, and drops it next turn. |
| Acrobatics | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if the user has no held item. |
| Gust | Special | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air. |
| Dual Wingbeat | Physical | 40 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Peck | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Mirror Move | Status | — | — | 20 | Uses the target’s last used move. |
| Feather Dance | Status | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages. |
| Roost | Status | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. |
Flying-Type Related Abilities
Abilities that interact with or boost Flying-type moves and Pokemon.
Flying-Type Boosting Items
Held items that boost Flying-type moves or provide Flying-type synergy.
Flying-Type Average Stats
Average base stats across all 128 Flying-type Pokemon, ranked against all 18 types.
| Stat | Average | Distribution | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 72 | #8/18 | |
| Attack | 81 | #9/18 | |
| Defense | 69 | #16/18 | |
| Sp. Atk | 78 | #7/18 | |
| Sp. Def | 72 | #10/18 | |
| Speed | 85 | #1/18 | |
| BST | 457 | #8/18 |
Based on 128 Flying-type Pokemon. Rank #1 = highest among all 18 types.
Type Changes Involving Flying
Pokemon that gained or lost the Flying type across generations.
Flying-Type Special Mechanics
Unique moves, abilities, and mechanics that interact with Flying-type immunities and weaknesses.
Flying-Type Pokemon (109)
9 primary Flying-type · 100 secondary Flying-type