Fly (move)

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This article is about the move Fly. For the game mechanic used to instantly travel to previously visited locations, see Flight.
For the field move in Pokémon Ranger, see Field Move (Ranger).
For the animated short with the Japanese name of "Fly", see Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures.

Fly
そらをとぶ Fly
Fly IX.png
Fly IX 2.png
Type  Flying
Category  Physical
PP  15 (max. 24)
Power  90
Accuracy  95%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone but the user (long-range)
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Smart
Appeal  1
Jam  0  
Can avoid being startled by others.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  1
Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.

Fly (Japanese: そらをとぶ Fly) is a damage-dealing Flying-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

Effect

In battle

Generation I

On the turn that Fly is selected, the user will fly up high and become semi-invulnerable, where the only attacks it cannot avoid are Bide and Swift. On the following turn, Fly will inflict damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Fly is selected, the user will be unable to switch out unless Fly is disrupted or fully executed.

If Fly is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses Mirror Move during the turn that the user flies up high, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Fly (or fail if it cannot).

Full paralysis and self-inflicted damage due to confusion will disrupt Fly. Additionally, if the user is fully paralyzed during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, it will not be reset until the user switches out or fully executes Fly.

From Pokémon Stadium onward, Fly will allow the user to avoid Bide. Full paralysis will reset the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. Mirror Move will copy Fly on either of the turns it takes to execute.

Pokémon can be caught during the semi-invulnerable stage of Fly.

Generation II

The user can now be hit by Gust, Thunder, Twister, and Whirlwind during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and will receive double damage from Gust and Twister.

The user may also be hit in the air if it was previously targeted by Lock-On or Mind Reader, and then struck the following turn, unless said move was Magnitude, Earthquake, or Fissure. Swift and Bide no longer hit on their own during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

Starting in this generation, if a Pokémon flies into the air but the battle ends before it can come down (such as from a wild Pokémon using Teleport or Self-Destruct), the PP was already deducted on the first turn. No additional PP will be deducted when the move hits on the second turn.

Due to a glitch in this generation only, when Lock-On or Mind Reader are in effect, the moves Attract, Curse, Foresight, Mean Look, Mimic, Nightmare, Spider Web, and Transform cannot hit targets in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and moves cannot lower stats of targets in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly (status moves such as String Shot will fail, and additional effects of moves such as Bubble will not activate).

Generation III

The user can now also be hit by Sky Uppercut during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

Magnitude, Earthquake, and Fissure will now hit a Pokémon using Fly as usual when the target is under the effect of Lock-On or Mind Reader.

Generation IV

Fly's base power was increased from 70 to 90. It cannot be used if Gravity is in effect, and if Gravity takes effect on the same turn Fly was used, the latter move is canceled.

The user is now unable to avoid moves used by Pokémon with the Ability No Guard during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and unable to avoid moves if it has No Guard. If the user is hit by Gust or Twister during the semi-invulnerable turn, the move's power will be doubled rather than the damage dealt (resulting in virtually the same effect).

Generation V onwards

The user can also be hit with Hurricane, Smack Down, and Thousand Arrows during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. If Smack Down or Thousand Arrows hits, the user of Fly will be knocked down, cancelling the move. If the user is hit by Gust or Twister during the semi-invulnerable turn, the damage dealt will be doubled rather than the move's power (resulting in virtually the same effect).

If a Power Herb is held by the user, Fly can be executed in one turn.

Fly can hit non-adjacent opponents in Triple Battles.

Outside of battle

Main article: Flight

Fly is used as a field move to instantly travel to previously visited locations. Most possible Fly destinations are primarily cities and towns, but other significant locations can be flown to as well.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, players can fly to any area marked on the PokéNav Plus's Town Map. When the player flies to a route or a landmark, they will land in front of a sign that marks the area if there is one, or an otherwise suitable spot. In addition to the Party menu, players can use Fly through the AreaNav.

Starting in Generation VII, Fly is no longer a field move. This function is served by the Poké Ride Charizard Glide in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon; the Secret Technique Sky Dash in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!; the Flying Taxi in Pokémon Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet; and the Pokétch's Hidden Moves app in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Description

Games Description
Stad The Pokémon flies high, then strikes in the next turn. Used for flying to places already visited.
Stad2 The Pokémon flies high, then strikes in the next turn. Used to fly to places already visited.
GSC 1st turn: Fly
2nd turn: Attack
RSE Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.*
Flies up on the first turn, then attacks next turn.*
FRLG A 2-turn move that hits on the 2nd turn. Use it to fly to any known town.
ColoXD Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
DPPtHGSS The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.*
The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used to fly to any familiar town.*
PBR The user soars high, then strikes on the second turn.
BWB2W2 The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used to fly to any familiar town.*
XYORAS The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.
SMUSUM The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.
PE
SwShLA
The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
BDSP The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.
SV The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0142 Aerodactyl RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 49
0373 Salamence DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon 50 50 50 50 1, Evo. 1, Evo. 1, Evo. Evo.
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 45 45DPPt
65HGSS
65 65 65 63 63 63
0661 Fletchling NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 50 50
0662 Fletchinder FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 64 64
0663 Talonflame FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 74 74
0738 Vikavolt BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug 50 50
0780 Drampa NormalIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 45 45
0841 Flapple GrassIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Grass Dragon 40 40
0931 Squawkabilly
Squawkabilly
All forms
NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 30
1005 Roaring Moon DragonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 70
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM/HM

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
HM02
0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon Y
0016 Pidgey NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0017 Pidgeotto NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0018 Pidgeot NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0021 Spearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0022 Fearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0041 Zubat PoisonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0042 Golbat PoisonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0083 Farfetch'd NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Field
0084 Doduo NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0085 Dodrio NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0142 Aerodactyl RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0144 Articuno IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0144 Articuno
Articuno
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0145 Zapdos ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0145 Zapdos
Zapdos
Galarian Form
FightingIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0146 Moltres FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0146 Moltres
Moltres
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0163 Hoothoot NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0164 Noctowl NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0169 Crobat PoisonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0178 Xatu PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0198 Murkrow DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0225 Delibird IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0227 Skarmory SteelIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0249 Lugia PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0250 Ho-Oh FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0276 Taillow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0277 Swellow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0278 Wingull WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0279 Pelipper WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0329 Vibrava GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon
0330 Flygon GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon
0333 Swablu NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Dragon
0334 Altaria DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Dragon
0357 Tropius GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0373 Salamence DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0381 Latios DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0396 Starly NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0397 Staravia NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0398 Staraptor NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0425 Drifloon GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0426 Drifblim GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0430 Honchkrow DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0441 Chatot NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0487 Giratina
Giratina
All available forms
GhostIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0493 Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0519 Pidove NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0520 Tranquill NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0521 Unfezant
Unfezant
All forms
NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0527 Woobat PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Flying
0528 Swoobat PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Flying
0561 Sigilyph PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0567 Archeops RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Water 3
0580 Ducklett WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0581 Swanna WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0623 Golurk GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0627 Rufflet NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0628 Braviary NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0628 Braviary
Braviary
Hisuian Form
PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0629 Vullaby DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0630 Mandibuzz DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0635 Hydreigon DarkIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0637 Volcarona BugIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0641 Tornadus
Tornadus
All available forms
FlyingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms
ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0643 Reshiram DragonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0644 Zekrom DragonIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0645 Landorus
Landorus
All available forms
GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0646 Kyurem
Kyurem
All available forms
DragonIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0649 Genesect
Genesect
All forms
BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0661 Fletchling NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0662 Fletchinder FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0663 Talonflame FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0701 Hawlucha FightingIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Human-Like
0714 Noibat FlyingIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Flying Dragon
0715 Noivern FlyingIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Flying Dragon
0717 Yveltal DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0731 Pikipek NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0732 Trumbeak NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0733 Toucannon NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0738 Vikavolt BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0741 Oricorio
Oricorio
All forms
FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0780 Drampa NormalIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0785 Tapu Koko ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0792 Lunala PsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0797 Celesteela SteelIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0804 Naganadel PoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered USUM
0821 Rookidee FlyingIC Big.png Flying Flying
0822 Corvisquire FlyingIC Big.png Flying Flying
0823 Corviknight FlyingIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0841 Flapple GrassIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Grass Dragon
0845 Cramorant FlyingIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0887 Dragapult DragonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Dragon
0890 Eternatus PoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0905 Enamorus
Enamorus
All forms
FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0931 Squawkabilly
Squawkabilly
All forms
NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0940 Wattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0941 Kilowattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0962 Bombirdier FlyingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0973 Flamigo FlyingIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0993 Iron Jugulis DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1005 Roaring Moon DragonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1016 Fezandipiti PoisonIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy Pokéwalker - Yellow Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation I

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy CoroCoro Flying Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation III

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy ANA Pikachu
Sapporo Pikachu
GW Pikachu
PotD Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy All Nippon Airways Pikachu
2012 World Championships Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VI

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy Pokémon Center Online Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy Pokémon World Festival Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IX

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy Flying Terastal Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Fly gives the user the flying status on the first turn. While the user is in the air, the Pokémon cannot be hit by moves (except moves such as Gust, Thunder, Twister and Sky Uppercut). Projectiles will also pass the user as if their tile was empty. On the second turn, the user attacks the enemy in front. In the Rescue Team, Explorers and Adventure Squad series, the move's damage is doubled at the end of damage calculation.

Due to it being a two-turn move, this move cannot be linked. Fly cannot be used in a Pokémon Tower in the Adventure Squad series.

When used by a Gigantic Pokémon in Gates to Infinity, Fly has a base PP of 20, base accuracy of 90%, and the user can move to hit an enemy anywhere in the room.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 14 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 14 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No
BSL 14 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI 40 99 13 50 95% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD 37 99 13 30 95% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Super Smash Bros. series

Fly is Charizard's up special. It cloaks itself in fire as it rotates in the air while gaining height, damaging nearby enemies. It acts as a recovery move for returning to the stage.

Moltres's Trophy states that it uses Fly when summoned from a Poké Ball. However, this instance of the move is much more similar to the flying action that a bird makes, rather than the actual move Fly.

The Smash Bros. DOJO!!, the official website for Super Smash Bros. Brawl states that Mew, Celebi, and Jirachi all use Fly when leaving the screen after being summoned from a Poké Ball, however, of the three, only Mew can learn it in the core series.[1]

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Fly is a Charged Attack that has been available since July 3, 2020.

GO Flying.png Fly
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 80
Energy cost 50
Duration 1.8 seconds
Damage window 1.2 - 1.5 seconds
Fly GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 80
Energy cost 45
Secondary effect ?
Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
FearowPikachu (Flying)DelibirdSalamenceStarlyStaraviaStaraptorSwoobatSwannaBraviaryBraviary (Hisuian Form)FletchlingFletchinderTalonflameVikavoltDrampaEnamorus (Incarnate Forme)Enamorus (Therian Forme)Bombirdier
By Elite Charged TM
By GO Snapshot
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move gauge cost MP
(uses)
Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair(s)
Fly Physical 3 169 202 95% An opponent Quick Move; Flying The user begins flying. After a set time, the user stops flying and attacks. No other actions can be taken while flying. Most moves used by opponents will not hit the user while it is flying. If the user is attacked by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying. Nate & Braviary
Falkner & Swellow
Nita & Landorus
Elesa (Palentine's 2023) & Togetic
Cheren (Champion) & Tornadus

Notes:

  • In co-op battles, the user will stop flying upon using a unity attack.
  • Description prior to Version 2.11.0 (from July 28, 2021): ...If the user is hit by a sync move while flying, it will stop flying.
  • Description prior to Version 2.23.5 (from August 8, 2022): ...If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

FlyingIC RR.png Fly
★★★★
Attack power 34.96338
Charge time 0.94 seconds
Range type Dash
Number of hits 2
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect None
Fly Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Fly is Talonflame's first move. It is obtained by evolving from Fletchinder at level 7 and upgrading Acrobatics into it instead of Brave Bird. The user flies up into the sky, becoming untargetable. After 3s, the user dives at the targeted area, damaging all enemies in the area. Fly can be recast to dive early. This move's cooldown is reduced by 40% if it hits an enemy player. At level 13, the hit enemies are also knocked up.

Description

Games Description
MDRB The user gains the Flying status, making it attack strongly on the next turn. It is not possible to link this move.
MDTDS Gives the user a Flying status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. You can't link this move.
BSL そらをとぶじょうたいになり ちからをため つぎのこうどうで いりょくのたかい こうげきを くりだす このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない
MDGtI You soar, then strike your enemy during the second turn. You won't be hit by an item or a move while you're in the air.
The Pokémon soars, then strikes its enemies on the second turn. It evades items or moves while it's in the air.*
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Spiral into the sky, and hit opponents multiple times.*
SMD You soar, get the flying status condition, and then strike your enemy in the next turn. While you're in the air, you won't be hit by items or moves.


In animation

Pokémon animated series

Juanita Golurk Black Fly.png
Golurk
Juanita Golurk White Fly.png
Shiny Golurk
The user soars into the air, then strikes. It can also be used for flying anywhere.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Golurk Golurk pulls its legs and hands into its body and releases powerful orange or light blue flames from the sockets to propel it into the air like a rocket. It then flies forward to slam its body into the opponent.
Juanita's Golurk White—Victini and Zekrom
Black—Victini and Reshiram
Debut
Ridley's Golurk Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! None


  • In the English dub of Fighting Flyer with Fire, Ash told his Charizard to use Fly. In the Japanese version, he merely told Charizard to take flight. In either case, Charizard was unable to execute the command due to a wing injury.

POKÉTOON

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Pokémon Adventures


  • Shelly's two Vibrava were revealed to know Fly on the official website, but they were never seen using the move.
  • Courtney, Tabitha, and Blaise's Swellow were revealed to know Fly on the official website, but they have never been seen using the move.

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In other generations

In battle

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Outside of battle

Main article: Flight → Gallery

Trivia

  • Many Pokémon noted for their ability to fly over long distances are unable to learn this move, such as Yanmega, which is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight according to its Pokédex entry from HeartGold. Conversely, Pokémon such as Vullaby can learn it, despite Pokédex entries stating they are incapable of flight.
  • Despite Bug/Flying being the second most common type combination, the only Bug types able to learn Fly are Volcarona, Genesect, and Vikavolt, which are not Flying-types.
  • In Pokémon Colosseum, Charizard and Salamence dive into the ground on the second turn of Fly.
  • When Doduo and Dodrio use Fly in the 3D side-series games, they are shown running midair.
  • The Sightseer who gives out TM76 (Fly) in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon says that although the machine is an HM in Johto because of its rarity, it is "just another TM" in Alola.
  • Although flying Pokémon are commonly shown carrying their Trainers on their backs in the animated series, and many of these Pokémon are capable of learning Fly in the games, the move itself would not be depicted in the animated series until White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. This makes Fly the most recent HM move to officially debut in the animated series.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 飛翔 Fēichèuhng
Mandarin 飛翔 / 飞翔 Fēixiáng
Denmark Flag.png Danish Flyve*
Flyv*
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Vlieg
Vliegen*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Ilmaisku*
France Flag.png French Vol
Germany Flag.png German Fliegen
Greece Flag.png Greek Πέταγμα Pétagma
India Flag.png Hindi उर्रो Urro
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Terbang
Italy Flag.png Italian Volo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 공중날기 Gongjungnalgi
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Voar
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Voo
Voar*
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Let
Spain Flag.png Spanish Vuelo
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Flyga*
Thailand Flag.png Thai บินขึ้น
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Uçma
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bay Lượn Trên Bầu Trời

References



Generation I TMs
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Generation I HMs
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Generation II TMs
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26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation II HMs
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Generation III TMs
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26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation III HMs
0102030405060708RSE
Generation IV TMs
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2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation V TMs
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39404142434445464748495051525354555657
58596061626364656667686970717273747576
77787980818283848586878889909192939495
Generation V HMs
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Generation VI TMs
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5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778
798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) • 9596979899100
Generation VI HMs
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Generation VII TMs
SMUSUM
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4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
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81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
PE
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4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
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8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
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81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
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8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IX TMs
SV
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Added in SV 2.0.1
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Added in SV 3.0.0
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