In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Flaaffy isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Ampharos to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Flaaffy weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Flaaffy's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Flaaffy?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Mareep evolves into Flaaffy at level 15. Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos at level 30. Flaaffy is a middle-stage evolution in the Mareep line.

What role does Flaaffy play in battle?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Flaaffy fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

Flaaffy - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

DTier

45Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Flaaffy's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP70

Attack55

Defense55

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def60

Speed45

Total365

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.8 m

Weight13.3 kg

Base XP128

Abilities

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

PlusHA

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. Flaaffy can fire hair that zaps on impact.

Flaaffy Weakness

Flaaffy is weak to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

Flaaffy Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Flaaffy in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Gastrodon WaterGround	B
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Earth PowerLv. 39 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 103-122%KO Earth Power 2x 97-115%KO Dig 2x 85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x 64-76% View Gastrodon builds →
Steelix SteelGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 107-127%KO Dig 2x 87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x 66-78% Sand Tomb 2x 39-46% View Steelix builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Mud ShotLv. 1 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 107-127%KO Dig 2x 87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x 66-78% Mud Shot 2x 46-54% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 115-137%KO Dig 2x 93-110%KO Bulldoze 2x 70-83% View Graveler builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 83-98% Bulldoze 2x 50-59% View Phanpy builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Flaaffy is the middle stage between Mareep and Ampharos. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 145 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#179Mareep

Level 15

#180Flaaffy

Level 30

#181Ampharos

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Mareep

Electric

Flaaffy

Electric

Ampharos

Electric

70+15

90+20

ATK

55+15

75+20

DEF

55+15

85+30

SP.ATK

80+15

115+35

SP.DEF

60+15

90+30

SPE

45+10

55+10

BST

280D-Tier

365D-Tier+85

510C-Tier+145

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Flaaffy to get Mareep eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include After You, Agility, Body Slam and 7 more.

Egg Groups

GroundMonster

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

10moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Flaaffy Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Flaaffy gets After You and Agility exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Rock coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Thunderbolt.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 1

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

Lv 4

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

Lv 8

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 11

Cotton Spore

——10040Grass

Lv 16

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 20

Take Down

D908520Normal

Lv 25

Electro Ball

D—10010Electric

Lv 29

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 34

Power Gem

C8010020Rock

Lv 38

Discharge

C8010015Electric

Lv 43

Cotton Guard

C——10Grass

Lv 47

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

Lv 52

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 56

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

——10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM01

Focus Punch-3

C15010020Fighting

TM23

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM98

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM34

Shock Wave

C60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM96

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM25

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TM43

Volt Switch

C7010020Electric

Egg Moves

Egg

After You

D——15Normal

Egg

Agility

C——30Psychic

Egg

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Egg

Charge

D——20Electric

Egg

Eerie Impulse

D—10015Electric

Egg

Electric Terrain

D——10Electric

Egg

Flatter

D—10015Dark

Egg

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Egg

Screech

D—8540Normal

Egg

Take Down

D908520Normal

Tutor Moves

Flaaffy can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Flaaffy in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

decent spawn rates across 8 locations for Flaaffy in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Flaaffy in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The path to Flaaffy starts with Mareep at Lv. 7-63 via walking and special encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Mareep
Valley Windworks
Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.7-9 Power-plant
22%Early
Valley Windworks
Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.7-9 Power-plant
22%Early
Grassland Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Grassland Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Whiteout Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Whiteout Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Train until Level 15
Step 2Flaaffy ✓
Route 222
Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.41-42 Route
22%Late
Route 222
Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.41-42 Route
22%Late
Grassland Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Grassland Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Sunlit Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Whiteout Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Whiteout Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
or evolve from Mareep (Step 1)

Flaaffy Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Flaaffy isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Ampharos to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Flaaffy's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Mareep evolves into Flaaffy at level 15. Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos at level 30. Flaaffy is a middle-stage evolution in the Mareep line.
Static is the go-to ability for Flaaffy. It has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Plus can work in specific setups.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Flaaffy fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

Game Availability

Flaaffy first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 81-97% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 116-138%KO View Geodude builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 95-114%KO View Phanpy builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 89-105%KO Mud-Slap 2x 19-24% View Cubone builds →

Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 71-86% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 102-121%KO View Geodude builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 90-107%KO View Phanpy builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Mud-SlapLv. 1 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 79-93% Mud-Slap 2x 17-21% View Cubone builds →

Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 123-145%KO Bulldoze 2x 75-89% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 73-86% Bulldoze 2x 44-53% Sand Tomb 2x 27-33% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x 53-63% View Phanpy builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Stomping TantrumLv. 24 BulldozeTM83 Bone RushLv. 29 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 78-92% Stomping Tantrum 2x 58-69% Bulldoze 2x 47-56% Bone Rush 2x 22-26% View Cubone builds →
Gible DragonGround	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 1 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 98-115%KO Bulldoze 2x 62-73% Sand Tomb 2x 36-43% View Gible builds →

Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Mud ShotLv. 1 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 112-132%KO Dig 2x 89-105%KO Bulldoze 2x 69-82% Mud Shot 2x 49-59% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 123-145%KO Dig 2x 98-115%KO Bulldoze 2x 75-89% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 73-86% Dig 2x 58-69% Bulldoze 2x 44-53% Sand Tomb 2x 27-33% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x 53-63% View Phanpy builds →
Hippopotas Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 12 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 98-115%KO Dig 2x 80-96% Bulldoze 2x 62-73% Sand Tomb 2x 36-43% View Hippopotas builds →

Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Mud ShotLv. 1 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 109-129%KO Dig 2x 88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x 66-79% Mud Shot 2x 48-56% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 119-140%KO Dig 2x 97-115%KO Bulldoze 2x 74-87% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 28 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 68-81% Dig 2x 57-67% Bulldoze 2x 42-50% Sand Tomb 2x 26-31% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 BulldozeTM83 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 85-101%KO Bulldoze 2x 52-62% View Phanpy builds →
Hippopotas Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 BulldozeTM83 Sand TombLv. 12 Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 97-115%KO Dig 2x 79-93% Bulldoze 2x 59-70% Sand Tomb 2x 36-42% View Hippopotas builds →

Garchomp DragonGround	A
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Swords Dance Scale Shot Stealth Rock Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 189-222%KO View Garchomp builds →
Krookodile GroundDark	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Knock Off Stealth Rock TauntUtility Damage vs Flaaffy Earthquake 2x 165-194%KO Knock Off 54-63% View Krookodile builds →