Is Fletchling Good in X & Y Playthrough?
Normal/Flying with AbilityBig Pecks. Wild from Route 2. The humble Fletchling evolves into the best Flying-type in X/Y. The investment starts here.
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 Fletchling in X & Y
Fletchling starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Fletchling in XY
Fletchling is your first catch on the way to Fletchling. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-5 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Fletchling ✓Route 2Lv.2-3GrassRate 20%Route 3Lv.3-5GrassRate 20%Santalune ForestLv.4GrassRate 10%
Step 2Evolve into FletchinderBREEDINGAvailableLeave Talonflame with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fletchinder egg.
Step 3Evolve into Talonflame
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 |
What is Fletchling Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Fletchling
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Pikachu builds →Thunder Shock 2x56-67% | ||
 Plusle Electric | C | |
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 2x131-156%KO Thunderbolt 2x52-63% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 2x98-117%KO Thunderbolt 2x52-63% | ||
 Minun Electric | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x113-133%KO Ice Fang 2x81-96% Thunder Fang 2x81-96% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x159-188%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-95% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x89-105%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x159-188%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-95% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x89-105%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x159-188%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-95% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x89-105%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
Ampharos Electric | C | |
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x167-197%KO Thunderbolt 2x84-99% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Plusle Electric | C | |
Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Ampharos builds →Thunderbolt 2x197-232%KO Power Gem 2x116-138%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x278-328%KO Thunderbolt 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Ambrette Town Gift) | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Ambrette Town Gift) | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x325-383%KO Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Ice Beam 2x51-60% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x225-265%KO Thunderbolt 2x65-77% Ice Beam 2x65-77% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 2x195-230%KO Thunderbolt 2x79-93% Ice Beam 2x79-93% | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 2x176-208%KO Stone Edge 2x146-173%KO Thunderbolt 2x118-138%KO | ||
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Kabutops builds →Stone Edge 2x203-240%KO Ice Beam 2x85-100%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x420-494%KO Thunderbolt 2x84-99% Ice Beam 2x84-99% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x321-379%KO | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 2x197-232%KO Thunderbolt 2x79-94% Ice Beam 2x79-94% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x235-276%KO Ice Beam 2x114-134%KO Thunderbolt 2x114-134%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x228-269%KO Thunderbolt 2x64-76% Ice Beam 2x64-76% | ||
In X & Y, Mienfoo's High Jump Kick hits Fletchling for 68-80%. Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (109-129%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 194-229%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Mienfoo builds →U Turn18-22% Knock Off34-40% High Jump Kick68-80% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Weavile builds →Knock Off88-104%KO Ice Shard 2x109-129%KO Pursuit55-65% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Raikou builds →Volt Switch 2x151-178%KO Thunderbolt 2x194-229%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fletchling View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x222-262%KO | ||
Fletchling Evolutions
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
XY Fletchling Best Moveset
Normal/Flying at 50 Attack with AbilityGale Wings as a hidden ability giving priority to Flying moves. The moveset previews Talonflame's generation-defining priority strategy. Two evolutions away from S-tier.
Best Build
Fletchling best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Acrobatics
- Peck
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
These friendly Pokémon send signals to one another with beautiful chirps and tail-feather movements.
Despite the beauty of its lilting voice, it’s merciless to intruders that enter its territory.
Fletchling X & Y Guide
For X & Y, 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.
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 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