Is Fletchinder Good in X & Y Playthrough?
Fletchling evolves at level 17. Fire/Flying with AbilityFlame Body. The typing changes from Normal to Fire on evolution. Talonflame at 35 with AbilityGale Wings is the prize.
Fletchling has the type edge here and should clean up Viola's team.
Grant's team hits Fletchinder's weaknesses hard.
Fletchinder has the type edge here and should clean up Korrina's team.
Fletchinder has the type edge here and should clean up Ramos's team.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Clemont's team.
Talonflame has the type edge here and should clean up Valerie's team.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Olympia's team.
Talonflame resists most of Wulfric's coverage and hits back hard.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Malva's team.
Talonflame has the type edge here and should clean up Wikstrom's team.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Drasna's team.
Siebold's team hits Talonflame's weaknesses hard.
Talonflame trades roughly evenly with Diantha's team.
Catch Fletchling on Route 2 (walking, Lv 2-3, common).
Your Fletchling should hit Level 17 before you reach Grant, at typical leveling pace.
Your Fletchinder should hit Level 35 before you reach Clemont, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Fletchinder in X & Y
No wild encounters for Fletchinder. The 3-stage chain runs through Fletchling, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 35 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Fletchinder in XY
The path to Fletchinder starts with Fletchling at Lv. 2-5 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FletchlingRoute 2Lv.2-3GrassRate 20%Route 3Lv.3-5GrassRate 20%Santalune ForestLv.4GrassRate 10%
Step 2Fletchinder ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Talonflame with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fletchinder egg.
Step 3Evolve into Talonflame
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Fletchinder Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Fletchinder
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Pikachu builds →Thunder Shock 2x50-60% | ||
 Froakie Water | C | |
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 4x200-236%KO Thunderbolt 2x38-46% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x149-177%KO Thunderbolt 2x38-46% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x175-207%KO Thunder Fang 2x61-72% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 4x157-187%KO Charge Beam 2x33-39% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 4x157-187%KO Water Gun 2x21-26% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x235-277%KO Surf 2x57-68% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Boldore builds →Rock Slide 4x201-237%KO | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x140-165%KO Thunderbolt 2x35-42% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 4x185-218%KO Charge Beam 2x30-35% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x162-191%KO Thunder Fang 2x57-68% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x235-277%KO Surf 2x57-68% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Boldore builds →Rock Slide 4x201-237%KO | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x140-165%KO Thunderbolt 2x35-42% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 4x185-218%KO Charge Beam 2x30-35% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x162-191%KO Thunder Fang 2x57-68% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x235-277%KO Surf 2x57-68% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Boldore builds →Rock Slide 4x201-237%KO | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x140-165%KO Thunderbolt 2x35-42% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 4x185-218%KO Charge Beam 2x30-35% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x162-191%KO Thunder Fang 2x57-68% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x245-289%KO Surf 2x60-72% Thunderbolt 2x60-72% | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Carracosta builds →Rock Tomb 4x173-204%KO Surf 2x108-127%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Ambrette Town Gift) | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Boldore builds →Rock Slide 4x211-249%KO | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x144-170%KO Thunderbolt 2x37-43% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x404-477%KO Surf 2x59-70% Thunderbolt 2x59-70% | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 4x282-332%KO Surf 2x106-126%KO | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Kabutops builds →Stone Edge 4x300-354%KO Surf 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Ambrette Town Gift) | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Armaldo builds →Stone Edge 4x323-380%KO Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x335-394%KO Thunderbolt 2x45-54% Surf 2x45-54% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x409-482%KO Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Surf 2x59-70% | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 4x286-337%KO Aqua Tail 2x128-151%KO | ||
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Kabutops builds →Stone Edge 4x301-355%KO Surf 2x89-105%KO | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Ambrette Town Gift) | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x613-721%KO Thunderbolt 2x59-69% Surf 2x59-69% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x469-552%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x334-393%KO Thunderbolt 2x45-53% Surf 2x45-53% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x341-402%KO Thunderbolt 2x79-94% Surf 2x79-94% | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 4x285-335%KO Aqua Tail 2x127-150%KO | ||
In X & Y, Terrakion can KO Fletchinder with Stone Edge (461-543%). Swampert's Scald hits Fletchinder for 72-85%. Rotom's Volt Switch also KOs at 98-116%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Terrakion builds →Close Combat69-81% Stone Edge 4x461-543%KO Rock Slide 4x347-408%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Swampert builds →Scald 2x72-85% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Fletchinder View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x98-116%KO Shadow Ball56-66% | ||
Fletchinder Evolutions
Fletchinder sits between Fletchling and Talonflame in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners 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
Breeding
Breed with Fletchinder to get Fletchling eggs easily using 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Quick Guard, Snatch, Tailwind.
XY Fletchinder Best Moveset
Fire/Flying at 73 Attack with AbilityGale Wings giving priority Flying moves. The moveset fires priority MoveAcrobatics at middle-stage power. Talonflame one evolution away adds the stats to make priority Flying format-defining.
Best Build
Fletchinder best EVs are Attack and HP
Support Moveset
- Roost
- Swords Dance
- Will O Wisp
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Quick Guard and Snatch 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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
From its beak, it expels embers that set the tall grass on fire. Then it pounces on the bewildered prey that pop out of the grass.
The hotter the flame sac on its belly, the faster it can fly, but it takes some time to get the fire going.
Fletchinder X & Y Guide
At 382 BST, Fletchinder is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Talonflame before bringing it to any serious fight.
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.
In X & Y, For a casual playthrough, Fletchinder works as a placeholder. Fire/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Talonflame. That's where the stats start mattering.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves