At 382 BST, Fletchinder is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Talonflame before bringing it to any serious fight.

What is Fletchinder weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Fletchinder's biggest threats include Tyranitar (Rock), Swampert (Water), and Rotom (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Tyranitar is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage.

How do you evolve Fletchinder?

In Sword & Shield, Fletchling evolves into Fletchinder at level 17. Fletchinder evolves into Talonflame at level 35. Fletchinder is a middle-stage evolution in the Fletchling line.

What role does Fletchinder play in battle?

Fletchinder is a physical attacker with base 73 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 84 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Fletchinder - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

84Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Fletchinder's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP62

Attack73

Defense55

Sp. Atk56

Sp. Def52

Speed84

Total382

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight16.0 kg

Base XP134

Abilities

Flame Body

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

Gale WingsHA

Raises flying moves' priority by one stage.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Fletchinder launches embers into the den of its prey. When the prey comes leaping out, Fletchinder’s sharp talons finish it off.

Fletchinder Weakness

Type-wise, Fletchinder takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.

Fletchinder Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Rock
2x (Weak)	Water, Electric
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartExcellent

3Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score+3

4xCritical

Rock

2xWeak

Water Electric

½xResist

Fire Fighting Steel Fairy

¼xResist

Grass Bug

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (5)

Grass Ice Bug Steel Fighting

How to Beat Fletchinder in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	S
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Rock TombTM48 Smack DownLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 251-295%KO Rock Tomb 4x 201-236%KO Smack Down 4x 170-200%KO Whirlpool 2x 19-23% View Rhydon builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Rock TombTM48 Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 54-64% Rock Tomb 4x 46-55% Rock Throw 4x 39-45% Rollout 4x 27-32% View Shuckle builds →
Coalossal RockFire	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock TombTM48 Smack DownLv. 1 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 170-200%KO Ancient Power 4x 142-168%KO Rock Tomb 4x 135-159%KO Smack Down 4x 116-136%KO View Coalossal builds →
Barbaracle RockWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 36 Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 Damage vs Fletchinder Dive 2x 111-132%KO Razor Shell 2x 104-123%KO Rock Slide 4x 208-245%KO Ancient Power 4x 104-123%KO View Barbaracle builds →
Crustle BugRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Rock TombTM48 Smack DownLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 208-245%KO Rock Tomb 4x 170-200%KO Smack Down 4x 142-168%KO Rock Blast 4x 73-86% View Crustle builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Fletchinder sits between Fletchling and Talonflame in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+23), but there's still another 117 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#661Fletchling

Level 17

#662Fletchinder

Level 35

#663Talonflame

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Fletchling

NormalFlying

Fletchinder

FireFlying

Talonflame

FireFlying

62+17

78+16

ATK

73+23

81+8

DEF

55+12

71+16

SP.ATK

56+16

74+18

SP.DEF

52+14

69+17

SPE

84+22

126+42

BST

278D-Tier

382D-Tier+104

499A-Tier+117

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Fletchinder to get Fletchling eggs easily using 42 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Flame Charge, Quick Guard.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

3moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Fletchinder Best Moveset

Best Build

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Moves

Breeding's the move. Defog and Flame Charge give Fletchinder options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Steel coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Fire Blast. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Ember

D4010025Fire

Lv 1

Feint+2

—3010010Normal

Lv 1

Flame Charge

D5010020Fire

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 15

Flail

D—10015Normal

Lv 22

Acrobatics

C5510015Flying

Lv 29

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 36

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

Lv 43

Tailwind

C——15Flying

Lv 50

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

Lv 57

Roost

C——10Flying

Lv 64

Fly

C909515Flying

TM Moves

TM78

Acrobatics

C5510015Flying

TR12

Agility

C——30Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TR15

Fire Blast

C110855Fire

TM13

Fire Spin

D358515Fire

TR02

Flamethrower

C9010015Fire

TM06

Fly

C909515Flying

TR36

Heat Wave

C959010Fire

TR43

Overheat

C130905Fire

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM30

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM56

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TM38

Will-O-Wisp

C—8515Fire

TR85

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Defog

C——15Flying

Egg

Flame Charge

D5010020Fire

Egg

Quick Guard+3

———15Fighting

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

D409010Flying

How to Get Fletchinder in Sword & Shield

Fletchinder starts showing up in late-game water routes at decent spawn rates across 12 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Fletchinder in Sword & Shield

Fletchling is your first catch on the way to Fletchinder. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 10-45 across 22 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Fletchling
Challenge Road
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
20%Early
Intense Sun
Potbottom Desert
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert
20%Early
Intense Sun
Challenge Road
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
20%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
SwordOverworld Lv.16-21
20%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
ShieldOverworld Lv.16-21
20%Mid
Intense Sun
Potbottom Desert
SwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert
20%Mid
Intense Sun
Challenge Road
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
15%Mid
Intense Sun
Challenge Road
SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
15%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
SwordGrass Lv.19-24
15%Mid
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
ShieldGrass Lv.19-24
15%Mid
Intense Sun
Train until Level 17
Step 2Fletchinder ✓
Honeycalm Island
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Island
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Insular Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Insular Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45
15%Late
Intense Sun
Loop Lagoon
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45
15%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water
15%Late
Intense Sun
or evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)

Fletchinder Guide

At 382 BST, Fletchinder is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Talonflame before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sword & Shield, Fletchinder's biggest threats include Tyranitar (Rock), Swampert (Water), and Rotom (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Tyranitar is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage.
In Sword & Shield, Fletchling evolves into Fletchinder at level 17. Fletchinder evolves into Talonflame at level 35. Fletchinder is a middle-stage evolution in the Fletchling line.
Flame Body is the go-to ability for Fletchinder. It has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Gale Wings can work in specific setups.
Fletchinder is a physical attacker with base 73 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 84 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Game Availability

Since X & Y, Fletchinder has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Fletchinder has appeared steadily across every generation since.

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Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Throw 4x 49-59% Rollout 4x 33-39% Rock Blast 4x 33-39% View Shuckle builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 125-148%KO Rock Throw 4x 84-98% Smack Down 4x 84-98% Rock Blast 4x 49-59% View Onix builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 16 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Smack Down 4x 116-138%KO Rock Blast 4x 66-79% View Roggenrola builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Smack Down 4x 108-128%KO Rock Blast 4x 57-69% View Dwebble builds →
Rolycoly Rock	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Smack DownLv. 10 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Ancient Power 4x 100-118%KO Smack Down 4x 84-98% Rock Blast 4x 49-59% View Rolycoly builds →

Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Throw 4x 42-51% Rollout 4x 28-34% Rock Blast 4x 28-34% View Shuckle builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 114-135%KO Rock Throw 4x 79-93% Smack Down 4x 79-93% Rock Blast 4x 42-51% View Onix builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 16 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Smack Down 4x 107-127%KO Rock Blast 4x 56-68% View Roggenrola builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 24 Smack DownLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 144-169%KO Smack Down 4x 100-118%KO Rock Blast 4x 56-68% View Dwebble builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Water GunLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Ancient Power 4x 93-110%KO Water Gun 2x 31-38% Rock Blast 4x 49-59% View Binacle builds →

Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Throw 4x 45-54% Rollout 4x 32-38% Rock Blast 4x 26-31% View Shuckle builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 254-300%KO Rock Tomb 4x 156-185%KO Rock Throw 4x 131-154%KO Rock Blast 4x 72-85% View Sudowoodo builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 110-131%KO Rock Throw 4x 78-92% Smack Down 4x 78-92% Rock Blast 4x 45-54% View Onix builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 24 Smack DownLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 144-169%KO Smack Down 4x 97-115%KO Rock Blast 4x 51-62% View Dwebble builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Water GunLv. 8 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Ancient Power 4x 85-100%KO Water Gun 2x 28-35% Rock Blast 4x 45-54% View Binacle builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 171-202%KO Rock Slide 4x 131-154%KO Rock Throw 4x 90-107%KO Rock Blast 4x 50-59% View Lunatone builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Throw 4x 40-48% Rollout 4x 30-36% Rock Blast 4x 25-30% View Shuckle builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Razor ShellLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 1 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Fletchinder Razor Shell 2x 111-131%KO Rock Tomb 4x 181-214%KO Water Gun 2x 35-42% Whirlpool 2x 30-36% View Drednaw builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 252-297%KO Rock Slide 4x 191-226%KO Rock Throw 4x 131-154%KO Rock Blast 4x 70-83% View Solrock builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 1 Rock SlideLv. 32 Rock TombLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 267-315%KO Rock Slide 4x 202-238%KO Rock Tomb 4x 161-190%KO Rock Throw 4x 136-160%KO View Sudowoodo builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 173-204%KO Rock Slide 4x 129-153%KO Rock Throw 4x 91-108%KO Rock Blast 4x 48-57% View Lunatone builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Throw 4x 42-51% Rollout 4x 28-34% Rock Blast 4x 24-28% View Shuckle builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Razor ShellLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 1 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Fletchinder Razor Shell 2x 112-133%KO Rock Tomb 4x 182-215%KO Water Gun 2x 33-40% Whirlpool 2x 31-37% View Drednaw builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 255-300%KO Rock Slide 4x 192-226%KO Rock Throw 4x 129-153%KO Rock Blast 4x 67-79% View Solrock builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 1 Rock SlideLv. 32 Rock TombLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fletchinder Stone Edge 4x 264-311%KO Rock Slide 4x 202-238%KO Rock Tomb 4x 163-192%KO Rock Throw 4x 134-158%KO View Sudowoodo builds →

Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves CrunchSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Stealth Rock Damage vs Fletchinder Crunch 135-158%KO Stone Edge 4x 671-790%KO View Tyranitar builds →
Regieleki Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch ProtectPriority ElectrowebSTAB ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Fletchinder Volt Switch 2x 122-144%KO Electroweb 2x 96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x 157-185%KO View Regieleki builds →
Slowbro WaterPsychic	B
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves TeleportUtility Future Sight ScaldSTAB Slack Off Damage vs Fletchinder Scald 2x 111-130%KO View Slowbro builds →
Terrakion RockFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves ProtectPriority Rock Slide Sacred Sword Swords Dance Damage vs Fletchinder Rock Slide 4x 300-353%KO View Terrakion builds →
Swampert WaterGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves Stealth Rock EarthquakeSTAB Flip Turn ToxicUtility Damage vs Fletchinder Flip Turn 2x 86-102%KO View Swampert builds →