Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Fletchling flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Sp. Def isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
This amiable Pokémon is easy to train. But when battle is joined, it shows its ferocious side.
When it’s excited, its temperature can double, spiking hormone production in its body.
Fletchling Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Fletchling for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x165-195%KO Power Gem 2x193-228%KO Charge Beam 2x80-95% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x293-345%KO Discharge 2x198-233%KO Spark 2x89-105%KO Charge Beam 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x106-125%KO Power Gem 2x93-110%KO Rock Slide 2x80-95% Ancient Power 2x70-83% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Lycanroc builds →Stone Edge 2x203-240%KO Rock Slide 2x153-180%KO Rock Tomb 2x123-145%KO Rock Throw 2x103-123%KO | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x269-318%KO Stone Edge 2x180-213%KO Rock Slide 2x136-160%KO Rock Tomb 2x110-130%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Zapdos can KO Fletchling with Thunderbolt (238-281%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (408-481%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 155-183%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave84-99% Thunderbolt 2x238-281%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Terrakion builds →Close Combat245-288%KO Stone Edge 2x408-481%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Weavile builds →Knock Off126-148%KO Ice Shard 2x155-183%KO Pursuit77-91% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x269-317%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x247-291%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Three stages ahead. Fletchling grows into Fletchinder, then pushes on to Talonflame. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 221 total stats over Fletchling. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Fletchling easily with 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Quick Guard, Snatch, Tailwind to offspring.
Sun & Moon Fletchling Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without breeding, Fletchling misses out on Quick Guard and Snatch. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Fly and Razor Wind, with Fire and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Fletchling Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 8 locations. Fletchling's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Fletchling in Sun & Moon
You can catch Fletchling through 8 gift and walking encounters from Lv. 16-55, but availability differs between Sun and Moon. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Fletchling Guide
Fletchinder at level 17 is the mid-stage. Push through to Talonflame at level 35 for the final form. 278 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 17 gets you Fletchinder. Quick enough that Fletchling barely slows you down.
For Sun & Moon, you can run Fletchling through the first few routes without issues. 278 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Fletchinder as fast as you can.
You can find Fletchling in Sun & Moon. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Fletchling joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 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 6XYDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves