Flying (type)
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The Flying type (Japanese: ひこうタイプ Flying type) is one of the eighteen types. Flying-type moves are super effective against Bug-, Fighting-, and Grass-type Pokémon, while Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric-, Ice-, and Rock-type moves.

Battle properties

Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other games outside the core series.

Offensive properties of Flying-type moves
Super effective (×2) Not very effective (×½) No effect (×0)
FightingBugGrass RockElectricSteel None
Defensive properties of Flying-type Pokémon
Weak to (×2) Resists (×½) Immune to (×0)
RockElectricIce FightingBugGrass Ground

Additional effects

From Generation II onwards, Flying-type Pokémon are not considered grounded for effects that affect grounded Pokémon (e.g. entry hazards). This makes Flying-type Pokémon immune to the Ability Arena Trap, the move Rototiller, and all entry hazards (except Stealth Rock), but also from the benefits of terrains (though they can still use Seeds). If Flying-type Pokémon lose their ungrounded status by methods like holding Iron Ball or being under the effect of moves such as Ingrain (Generation IV onward), Gravity, Smack Down or Thousand Arrows, they also lose their immunity to Ground-type Pokémon in addition to those benefitted from being ungrounded. Holding Ring Target makes them lose their type immunity to Ground type moves, but keeps ungrounded status for other effects.

When a Flying-type uses the move Roost, introduced in Generation IV, it temporarily loses its Flying type for a turn. If a pure Flying-type Pokémon uses Roost, then it will become a ??? type in Generation IV and a Normal type in Generation V onward.

The move Sky Drop, introduced in Generation V, allows the user to pick up a Flying-type Pokémon and make it unable to move. However, on the next turn, Sky Drop will fail and free the target, even if the target is grounded.

The effectiveness of the move Flying Press, introduced in Generation VI, is calculated by multiplying the effectiveness of its move type (usually Fighting) and the Flying type.

Pokémon

As of Generation IX, 115 are Flying-type (counting those that are Flying-type in at least one of their forms), which makes up up 11.19% of all Pokémon, making it the 4th most common type after Grass and before Psychic. All other types have been paired up with Flying at least once — in Generation VI, after the introduction of Hawlucha, Flying became the first type to have this trait.

The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. Some Pokémon have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced.

Pure Flying-type Pokémon

# Pokémon
#0493 Arceus Arceus
Arceus (Flying-type)
#0641 Tornadus Tornadus
Incarnate Forme
Tornadus Tornadus
Therian Forme
#0773 Silvally Silvally
Type: Flying
#0821 Rookidee Rookidee
#0822 Corvisquire Corvisquire

Half Flying-type Pokémon

Primary Flying-type Pokémon

# Pokémon Type 1 Type 2
#0714 Noibat Noibat Flying Dragon
#0715 Noivern Noivern Flying Dragon
#0823 Corviknight Corviknight Flying Steel
Corviknight Corviknight
Gigantamax 		Flying Steel
#0845 Cramorant Cramorant Flying Water
Cramorant Cramorant
Gulping Form 		Flying Water
Cramorant Cramorant
Gorging Form 		Flying Water
#0962 Bombirdier Bombirdier Flying Dark
#0973 Flamigo Flamigo Flying Fighting

Secondary Flying-type Pokémon

# Pokémon Type 1 Type 2
#0006 Charizard Charizard Fire Flying
Charizard Charizard
Mega Charizard Y 		Fire Flying
Charizard Charizard
Gigantamax 		Fire Flying
#0012 Butterfree Butterfree Bug Flying
Butterfree Butterfree
Gigantamax 		Bug Flying
#0016 Pidgey Pidgey Normal Flying
#0017 Pidgeotto Pidgeotto Normal Flying
#0018 Pidgeot Pidgeot Normal Flying
Pidgeot Pidgeot
Mega Pidgeot 		Normal Flying
#0021 Spearow Spearow Normal Flying
#0022 Fearow Fearow Normal Flying
#0036 Clefable Clefable
Mega Clefable 		Fairy Flying
#0041 Zubat Zubat Poison Flying
#0042 Golbat Golbat Poison Flying
#0083 Farfetch'd Farfetch'd Normal Flying
#0084 Doduo Doduo Normal Flying
#0085 Dodrio Dodrio Normal Flying
#0123 Scyther Scyther Bug Flying
#0127 Pinsir Pinsir
Mega Pinsir 		Bug Flying
#0130 Gyarados Gyarados Water Flying
#0142 Aerodactyl Aerodactyl Rock Flying
Aerodactyl Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl 		Rock Flying
#0144 Articuno Articuno Ice Flying
Articuno Articuno
Galarian Form 		Psychic Flying
#0145 Zapdos Zapdos Electric Flying
Zapdos Zapdos
Galarian Form 		Fighting Flying
#0146 Moltres Moltres Fire Flying
Moltres Moltres
Galarian Form 		Dark Flying
#0149 Dragonite Dragonite Dragon Flying
Dragonite Dragonite
Mega Dragonite 		Dragon Flying
#0163 Hoothoot Hoothoot Normal Flying
#0164 Noctowl Noctowl Normal Flying
#0165 Ledyba Ledyba Bug Flying
#0166 Ledian Ledian Bug Flying
#0169 Crobat Crobat Poison Flying
#0176 Togetic Togetic(VI+) Fairy Flying
#0177 Natu Natu Psychic Flying
#0178 Xatu Xatu Psychic Flying
#0187 Hoppip Hoppip Grass Flying
#0188 Skiploom Skiploom Grass Flying
#0189 Jumpluff Jumpluff Grass Flying
#0193 Yanma Yanma Bug Flying
#0198 Murkrow Murkrow Dark Flying
#0207 Gligar Gligar Ground Flying
#0225 Delibird Delibird Ice Flying
#0226 Mantine Mantine Water Flying
#0227 Skarmory Skarmory Steel Flying
Skarmory Skarmory
Mega Skarmory 		Steel Flying
#0249 Lugia Lugia Psychic Flying
#0250 Ho-Oh Ho-Oh Fire Flying
#0267 Beautifly Beautifly Bug Flying
#0276 Taillow Taillow Normal Flying
#0277 Swellow Swellow Normal Flying
#0278 Wingull Wingull Water Flying
#0279 Pelipper Pelipper Water Flying
#0284 Masquerain Masquerain Bug Flying
#0291 Ninjask Ninjask Bug Flying
#0333 Swablu Swablu Normal Flying
#0334 Altaria Altaria Dragon Flying
#0357 Tropius Tropius Grass Flying
#0373 Salamence Salamence Dragon Flying
Salamence Salamence
Mega Salamence 		Dragon Flying
#0384 Rayquaza Rayquaza Dragon Flying
Rayquaza Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza 		Dragon Flying
#0396 Starly Starly Normal Flying
#0397 Staravia Staravia Normal Flying
#0398 Staraptor Staraptor Normal Flying
Staraptor Staraptor
Mega Staraptor 		Fighting Flying
#0414 Mothim Mothim Bug Flying
#0415 Combee Combee Bug Flying
#0416 Vespiquen Vespiquen Bug Flying
#0425 Drifloon Drifloon Ghost Flying
#0426 Drifblim Drifblim Ghost Flying
#0430 Honchkrow Honchkrow Dark Flying
#0441 Chatot Chatot Normal Flying
#0458 Mantyke Mantyke Water Flying
#0468 Togekiss Togekiss(VI+) Fairy Flying
#0469 Yanmega Yanmega Bug Flying
#0472 Gliscor Gliscor Ground Flying
#0479 Rotom Rotom(V+)
Fan Rotom 		Electric Flying
#0492 Shaymin Shaymin
Sky Forme 		Grass Flying
#0519 Pidove Pidove Normal Flying
#0520 Tranquill Tranquill Normal Flying
#0521 Unfezant Unfezant Normal Flying
#0527 Woobat Woobat Psychic Flying
#0528 Swoobat Swoobat Psychic Flying
#0561 Sigilyph Sigilyph Psychic Flying
#0566 Archen Archen Rock Flying
#0567 Archeops Archeops Rock Flying
#0580 Ducklett Ducklett Water Flying
#0581 Swanna Swanna Water Flying
#0587 Emolga Emolga Electric Flying
#0627 Rufflet Rufflet Normal Flying
#0628 Braviary Braviary Normal Flying
Braviary Braviary
Hisuian Form 		Psychic Flying
#0629 Vullaby Vullaby Dark Flying
#0630 Mandibuzz Mandibuzz Dark Flying
#0642 Thundurus Thundurus
Incarnate Forme 		Electric Flying
Thundurus Thundurus
Therian Forme 		Electric Flying
#0645 Landorus Landorus
Incarnate Forme 		Ground Flying
Landorus Landorus
Therian Forme 		Ground Flying
#0661 Fletchling Fletchling Normal Flying
#0662 Fletchinder Fletchinder Fire Flying
#0663 Talonflame Talonflame Fire Flying
#0666 Vivillon Vivillon Bug Flying
#0701 Hawlucha Hawlucha Fighting Flying
Hawlucha Hawlucha
Mega Hawlucha 		Fighting Flying
#0717 Yveltal Yveltal Dark Flying
#0722 Rowlet Rowlet Grass Flying
#0723 Dartrix Dartrix Grass Flying
#0731 Pikipek Pikipek Normal Flying
#0732 Trumbeak Trumbeak Normal Flying
#0733 Toucannon Toucannon Normal Flying
#0741 Oricorio Oricorio
Baile Style 		Fire Flying
Oricorio Oricorio
Pom-Pom Style 		Electric Flying
Oricorio Oricorio
Pa'u Style 		Psychic Flying
Oricorio Oricorio
Sensu Style 		Ghost Flying
#0774 Minior Minior
Meteor Form 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Red Core 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Orange Core 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Yellow Core 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Green Core 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Blue Core 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Indigo Core 		Rock Flying
Minior Minior
Violet Core 		Rock Flying
#0797 Celesteela Celesteela Steel Flying
#0905 Enamorus Enamorus
Incarnate Forme 		Fairy Flying
Enamorus Enamorus
Therian Forme 		Fairy Flying
#0931 Squawkabilly Squawkabilly
Green Plumage 		Normal Flying
Squawkabilly Squawkabilly
Blue Plumage 		Normal Flying
Squawkabilly Squawkabilly
Yellow Plumage 		Normal Flying
Squawkabilly Squawkabilly
White Plumage 		Normal Flying
#0940 Wattrel Wattrel Electric Flying
#0941 Kilowattrel Kilowattrel Electric Flying
#0993 Iron Jugulis Iron Jugulis Dark Flying

Changed types

These Flying-type Pokémon have had their types changed.

# Pokémon Original types New types
#0176 Togetic Togetic Gen II-V Normal Flying Gen VI+ Fairy Flying
#0468 Togekiss Togekiss Gen IV-V Normal Flying Gen VI+ Fairy Flying
#0479 Rotom Rotom
Fan Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Flying

Non-Pokémon opponents

Some opponents featured in Pokéstar Studios in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 can be battled like Pokémon and they have designated Pokémon types.

UFO
 Flying  Electric 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 100 100 100 100 100

Moves

As of Generation IX, there are 31 Flying-type moves, which makes up 3.32% of all moves (excluding those that are Flying-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with Ground and Dragon as the second rarest type among moves, followed by Rock.

Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Flying-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.

Some moves have had their types changed.

Gen Move Category Contest Power Accuracy PP Range Description
V Acrobatics Physical Cool 55 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
III Aerial Ace Physical Cool 60 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
II Aeroblast Special Cool 100 95% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
III Air Cutter Special Cool 60 95% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Many Others
The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
IV Air Slash Special Cool 75 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
VII Beak Blast Physical 100 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user first heats up its beak, and then it attacks the target. Making direct contact with the Pokémon while it's heating up its beak results in a burn.
VIII Bleakwind Storm Special 100 80% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks with savagely cold winds that cause both body and spirit to tremble. This may also lower the Speed stats of opposing Pokémon.
III Bounce Physical Cute 85 85% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
IV Brave Bird Physical Cool 120 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.
IV Chatter Special Cute 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This also confuses the target.
IV Defog Status Cool — —% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
VI Dragon Ascent Physical Beautiful 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
I Drill Peck Physical Cool 80 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
A corkscrewing attack that strikes the target with a sharp beak acting as a drill.
VIII Dual Wingbeat Physical 40 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
III Feather Dance Status Beautiful — 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
VII Floaty Fall Physical 90 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user floats in the air, and then dives at a steep angle to attack the target. This may also make the target flinch.
I Fly Physical Clever 90 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
VIII G-Max Wind Rage Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
1 Other
A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen.
VIII G-Max Wind Rage Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
1 Other
A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen.
I Gust Special Clever 40 100% 35 (max 56)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
V Hurricane Special Tough 110 70% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.
VIII Max Airstream Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
1 Other
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This boosts ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
VIII Max Airstream Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
1 Other
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This boosts ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
I Mirror Move Status Clever — —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
VI Oblivion Wing Special Cool 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user absorbs the target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
I Peck Physical Cool 35 100% 35 (max 56)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn to inflict damage.
IV Pluck Physical Cute 60 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks by pecking the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
IV Roost Status Clever — —% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Self
The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.
I Sky Attack Physical Cool 140 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks the turn after using this move. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also make the target flinch.
V Sky Drop Physical Tough 60 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
VII Supersonic Skystrike Physical — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
VII Supersonic Skystrike Special — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
IV Tailwind Status Cool — —% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Your Side
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
I Wing Attack Physical Cool 60 100% 35 (max 56)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Changed types

The following moves have had their type changed into Flying.

Move Original type New type
Gust Gen I Normal Gen II+ Flying

Abilities

Interacting with the Flying type

A Pokémon with Protean or Libero will become Flying-type if it uses a Flying-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become Flying-type if (respectively) it is hit with a Flying-type move, is sent out against a Flying-type opponent, is holding a Flying Memory, or is holding a Sky Plate/Flyinium Z.

Flying-type Pokémon are immune to Arena Trap.

Gen Ability Description
VI Aerilate Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
VI Delta Stream The Pokémon changes the weather so that no moves are supereffective against the Flying type.
VI Gale Wings Gives priority to the Pokémon's Flying-type moves while its HP is full.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Exclusive Abilities

Only Flying-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.

Gen Ability Description
VI Aerilate Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
V Big Pecks Prevents the Pokémon from having its Defense stat lowered.
V Multiscale Reduces the amount of damage the Pokémon takes while its HP is full.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Items

Name Description
Coba Berry Coba Berry If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Flying-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
Flying Gem A gem with an essence of air. When held, it strengthens the power of a Flying-type move one time.
Flying Memory A memory disc that contains Flying-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.
Flying Tera Shard Flying Tera Shard On rare occasions, these shards form when a Tera Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
Flyinium Z This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Flying-type moves to Z-Moves.
Iron Ball Iron Ball An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers the holder's Speed stat and makes the holder vulnerable to Ground-type moves even if it is a Flying type or is levitating.
Sharp Beak Sharp Beak An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of the holder's Flying-type moves.
Sky Plate Sky Plate An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of flight and boosts the power of the holder’s Flying-type moves.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.

Natural Gift's Berries

Lum Berry Grepa Berry Coba Berry Lansat Berry

Cram-o-matic

Name
Air Balloon Air Balloon
Clever Feather Clever Feather
Genius Feather Genius Feather
Grepa Berry Grepa Berry
Health Feather Health Feather
Lansat Berry Lansat Berry
Lum Berry Lum Berry
Muscle Feather Muscle Feather
Pretty Feather Pretty Feather
Resist Feather Resist Feather
Swift Feather Swift Feather
Utility Umbrella Utility Umbrella

Notable Flying-type Trainers

Main article: Category:Flying-type Trainers
Gen Trainer Title Location
II
Falkner 		Gym Leader Violet Gym
III
Winona 		Gym Leader Fortree Gym
V
Skyla 		Gym Leader Mistralton Gym
VII
Kahili 		Elite Four Alola Pokémon League
IX
Larry* 		Elite Four Paldea Pokémon League

Icons

Core series

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 		Tera symbol icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 		Icon from
Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Side series

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Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire 		Icon from
Pokémon Colosseum 		Icon from
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 		Icon from
Pokémon Battle Revolution

Spin-off games

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Pokémon Battrio 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Tretta 		Symbol icon from
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Pokémon GO
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New Pokémon Snap 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Sleep

Statistical averages

Overall

Stat
HP: 73.50
Attack: 83.68
Defense: 70.53
Sp.Atk: 78.45
Sp.Def: 73.06
Speed: 86.95
Total: 466.17


Fully evolved

Stat
HP: 81.94
Attack: 94.67
Defense: 79.66
Sp.Atk: 91.37
Sp.Def: 82.20
Speed: 95.24
Total: 525.08


In spin-off games

Pokémon Sleep

Unlike in the core series games, in Pokémon Sleep, each Pokémon can only have one type, which determines the kind of Berry that the Pokémon will gather for Snorlax to feed on. Flying-type Pokémon will gather Pamtre Berries, and typically have the Slumbering sleep type.

The following is a list of Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep.

# Pokémon Name Sleep type
0083 Farfetch'd Farfetch'd Slumbering
0084 Doduo Doduo Slumbering
0085 Dodrio Dodrio Slumbering
0225 Delibird Delibird Dozing
0333 Swablu Swablu Slumbering
0627 Rufflet Rufflet Slumbering
0628 Braviary Braviary Slumbering
0845 Cramorant Cramorant Slumbering

In the TCG

Main article: Colorless (TCG)

Due to the decreased amount of types in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Flying-type Pokémon are grouped under Colorless, although Flying-type Pokémon with a secondary type that is not the Normal type will typically be grouped under their secondary typing instead. Regardless of the card's type, Pokémon cards that depict Flying-type Pokémon are generally weak to Lightning and resist Fighting.

Trivia

  • Generations I, II, and V introduced the most Flying-type Pokémon of any other generation, each with 19 (including Rotom's Fan form in Generation V). Generation VIII introduced the fewest Flying-type Pokémon, with five.
  • Generation IV introduced the most Flying-type moves of any other generation, with seven. Generation II introduced the fewest Flying-type moves, with only one (Aeroblast).
    • Generation IX is the only generation to not introduce a Flying-type move.
  • With the introduction of Hawlucha and with Togetic and Togekiss having the newly introduced Fairy type replacing their previous Normal in Generation VI, Flying became the first type to be paired with every other type officially.
  • Flying-type Pokémon, on average, have the highest Speed of all Pokémon.
  • Flying was the last type to receive:
    • A single-type Pokémon, receiving one with Arceus in Generation IV.
      • Tornadus would later be introduced in Generation V as the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type in its default form.
    • A dual-type Pokémon with its type as the primary one, receiving two with Noibat and Noivern in Generation VI.
  • Pure Flying is the least abundant single-typing.
  • All Flying-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
  • Flying has the fewest notable type experts, at only five.
  • Flying and Poison are the only types to have at least one Pokémon in every Egg Group (not counting the Ditto Egg Group).
  • The only Flying-type Pokémon to be part of a branched evolutionary line are Scyther, Beautifly, Ninjask, and Mothim; all four Pokémon are dual Bug/Flying-types and the only Flying-type Pokémon in their evolutionary lines.
  • The Flying-type has the most moves with a charging turn, with four.
  • Flying is the only type that no main character in the animated series has owned a single-type Pokémon from.
  • No Pokémon that are part of an evolutionary line have a final form that is pure Flying-type.

In other languages

Language Title
Japanese ひこう (飛行) Hikou
Catalan Volador
Chinese Cantonese 飛行 Fēihàhng
Mandarin 飛行 / 飞行 Fēixíng
Czech Létající
Danish Flyve
Dutch Vliegsoort
Finnish Lento
French Vol
German Flug
Greek Ιπτάμενος Iptámenos
Hebrew מעופף Meofef
Hindi फ़्लाइंग Flying
उड़नेवाला Udanevaala*
Hungarian Repülő
Indonesian Terbang*
Melayang*
Italian Volante
Korean 비행 Bihaeng
Malaysian Terbang
Norwegian Flyvende
Flyr
Polish Latający
Fruwający*
Portuguese Voador
Romanian Zbor
Russian Летающий Letayushchiy
Spanish Volador
Swedish Flygande
Flyga
Thai บิน Bin
Turkish Uçan
Uçuş
Vietnamese Bay
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