Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. A Synchronize Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
This Pokémon apparently ties the base of its neck into a knot so that energy stored in its belly does not escape from its beak.
Thanks to a behavior of theirs known as “synchronizing,” an entire flock of these Pokémon can attack simultaneously in perfect harmony.
Flamigo Weakness
Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Flamigo for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x104-122%KO Extrasensory 2x69-82% Confusion 2x43-52% | ||
 Tinkaton FairySteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Tinkaton builds →Play Rough 2x68-80% Draining Kiss 2x40-48% Fairy Wind 2x32-38% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | B | |
 Kilowattrel Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Kilowattrel builds →Hurricane 2x120-141%KO Discharge 2x87-103%KO Volt Switch 2x76-90% Spark 2x46-55% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x71-84% Draining Kiss 2x45-54% Fairy Wind 2x36-42% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Flamigo for 57-68%. Goodra threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (89-105%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin20-24% U Turn5-5% Knock Off9-10% Draco Meteor57-68% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Goodra builds →Draco Meteor89-105%KO Flamethrower41-49% Knock Off9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Flamigo View Thwackey builds →U Turn7-8% Knock Off12-14% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Flamigo. A decent partner pool through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Flamigo easily with 47 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Double Team, Quick Guard, Sky Attack to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Flamigo Best Moveset
Close Combat is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Flamigo into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Scrappy helps on the margins.
Best Build
Flamigo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Close Combat
- Wide Guard
- Acrobatics
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Flamigo misses out on Double Team and Quick Guard. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Flamigo Locations
moderate rates across 66 locations for Flamigo in early-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.
Best Locations to Catch Flamigo in Scarlet & Violet
Flamigo appears in 66 walking locations at Lv. 10-60 across Violet and Scarlet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Flamigo Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Flamigo B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Scrappy lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon. That's the one you want on Flamigo. Costar is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Tangled Feet works too if your team needs something different.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Flamigo is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Scarlet & Violet, Flamigo has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Flamigo joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves