Physical
Sweeper
100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

Flygon's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Attack and Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats
High
HP80
C
Attack100
B
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk80
C
Sp. Def80
C
Speed100
B
Total520
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height2.0 m
Weight82.0 kg
Base XP234
Abilities
LevitateTop Pick
Evades ground moves.
Levitate grants Ground immunity
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe+2
Strong Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

The flapping of its wings sounds something like singing. Those lured by the sound are enveloped in a sandstorm, becoming Flygon’s prey.

Flygon Weakness

Type-wise, Flygon takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Flygon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Flygon Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Ice
2x (Weak)Dragon, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartAvg
3Weak
3Resist
2Immune
Score-2
4xCritical
¼xResist
None
How to Beat Flygon in Sun & Moon (Best Counters)
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
B
Available Moves
Moves
  • MoonblastLv. 50
  • Dazzling GleamTM99
Damage vs Flygon
Moonblast 2x
69-81%
Dazzling Gleam 2x
59-70%
View Whimsicott builds →

Sun & Moon Evolution

Flygon is the final form in a three-stage chain from Trapinch through Vibrava. Breeding this form produces Trapinch eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Trapinch gave Flygon the biggest boost in Speed (+90), bringing the total to 520 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Trapinch
Ground
Vibrava
GroundDragon
Flygon
GroundDragon
HP
45
50+5
80+30
ATK
100
70-30
100+30
DEF
45
50+5
80+30
SP.ATK
45
50+5
80+30
SP.DEF
45
50+5
80+30
SPE
10
70+60
100+30
BST
290B-Tier
340D-Tier+50
520A-Tier+180
ROLE
Attacker
Balanced
Sweeper
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Flygon to get Trapinch eggs easily using 77 partners from the Bug and Dragon egg groups. Notable egg moves include Bug Bite, Earth Power, Endure and 7 more.

Egg Groups
BugDragon
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)
gyaradosdrapioncharizardkingdrasceptilemiloticnoivernaltariascraftydragalgehelioliskmasquerain

Sun & Moon Flygon Best Moveset

One boost from Dragon Dance and Flygon gets dangerous fast. The Hasty nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Levitate backs the whole approach. Earthquake and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.

Best Build

Situational pick
Ability
Levitate
Item
Dragoniumz
Best Nature for Flygon
Hasty+SPE

Flygon best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • Dragon ClawSTAB
  • U Turn
  • Dragon DanceSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Moves

Hard to wall, honestly. Flygon threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Earthquake and switchins need to think twice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bide+1
10Normal
Lv 1
Dragon Breath
6010020Dragon
Lv 1
Dragon Claw
A8010015Dragon
Lv 1
Dragon Dance
A20Dragon
Lv 1
Feint Attack
C6020Dark
Lv 1
Sand Attack
10015Ground
Lv 1
Sonic Boom
D9020Normal
Lv 5
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 8
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
Lv 12
Sand Tomb
358515Ground
Lv 15
Rock Slide
A759010Rock
Lv 19
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 22
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 26
Earth Power
B9010010Ground
Lv 29
Dragon Tail-6
C609010Dragon
Lv 33
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
Lv 36
Sandstorm
D10Rock
Lv 40
Uproar
9010010Normal
Lv 43
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
Lv 47
Dragon Rush
1007510Dragon

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C6020Flying
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM59
Brutal Swing
C6010020Dark
TM78
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM02
Dragon Claw
A8010015Dragon
TM82
Dragon Tail-6
C609010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
B110855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
C9010015Fire
TM76
Fly
C909515Flying
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
A759010Rock
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM19
Roost
C10Flying
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
C20010010Grass
TM51
Steel Wing
C709025Steel
TM71
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
A7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Bug Bite
C6010020Bug
Egg
Earth Power
B9010010Ground
Egg
Endure+4
C10Normal
Egg
Flail
10015Normal
Egg
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Egg
Fury Cutter
D409520Bug
Egg
Gust
D4010035Flying
Egg
Mud Shot
559515Ground
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Egg
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Draco Meteor
B130905Dragon

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Bite
C6010025Dark
Rem
Boomburst
C14010010Normal
Rem
Bug Buzz
C9010010Bug
Rem
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Rem
Dig
B8010010Ground
Rem
Dragon Breath
6010020Dragon
Rem
Feint+2
D3010010Normal
Rem
Fissure
305Ground
Rem
Superpower
B1201005Fighting

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Air Cutter
D609525Flying
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Gen 6
Hone Claws
C15Dark
Gen 6
Incinerate
6010015Fire
Gen 3
Mimic
D10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Gen 4
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
Gen 6
Power-Up Punch
B4010020Fighting
Gen 6
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
Gen 6
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Gen 4
Silver Wind
D601005Bug
Gen 6
Strength
8010015Normal
Gen 6
Struggle Bug
D5010020Bug
Gen 4
Swift
D6020Normal
Gen 4
Twister
D4010020Dragon

How to Get Flygon in Sun & Moon

You're catching Trapinch first, not Flygon. Trapinch appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.

How to Obtain Flygon in Sun & Moon

  1. Trapinch
    Step 1Catch Trapinch
    Haina Desert
    SunGrass Lv.28-31 Desert
    10%Mid
    Shaking spot
    Haina Desert
    MoonGrass Lv.28-31 Desert
    10%Mid
    Shaking spot
  2. Vibrava
    Step 2Evolve into Vibrava
  3. Flygon
    Step 3Flygon

Flygon Guide

  • In Sun & Moon, Don't let Flygon's 520 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a sweeper. Earthquake with Dragoniumz is the standard set.

  • In Sun & Moon, Flygon's biggest threats include Lapras (Ice), Dragonite (Dragon), and Gardevoir (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Lapras is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage.

  • In Sun & Moon, Run Levitate on Flygon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 100 Speed, Levitate gives Flygon an edge before opponents can react.

  • In Sun & Moon, Flygon fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Flygon: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.

Game Availability

Flygon first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.

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