Flamigo (#0973) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP82142–189274–368

Atk115108–183211–361

Def7471–138137–271

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD6462–127119–249

Spe9085–156166–306

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Flamigo outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fairy2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalPoisonRockGhostSteelFireWaterDragon

Abilities

Scrappy
Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
CostarHidden ability
Copies ally's stat changes on entering battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

11.37% of teams · rank #16 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Scrappy
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fighting

Close Combat
Brave Bird
U-turn
Roost

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players10.11%
Rated 1500+10.18%
Rated 1630+11.37%
Rated 1760+19.62%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.37%

Moves

Close Combat100%
Brave Bird86.7%
U-turn78.3%
Roost78.2%
Swords Dance24.1%
Acrobatics12.6%
Throat Chop8.8%
Taunt3.8%
Facade2.3%
Liquidation1.6%

Items

Choice Scarf67%
Eject Pack10.9%
Choice Band10.1%
Life Orb7.5%
Focus Sash1%
Sitrus Berry0.9%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe59.3%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe15.9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe12.4%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.5%
Adamant 60 HP / 252 Atk / 196 Spe0.9%

Tera types

Fighting50.8%
Steel15.5%
Flying14.9%
Fairy13.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

Flamigo does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

5Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

9DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

12Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

15Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

18Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

21FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

27PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

31RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

35Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

39Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

44Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

48Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

54Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 3

EggDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Synchronize Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#346Hyperspace#028

Thanks to a behavior of theirs known as “synchronizing,” an entire flock of these Pokémon can attack simultaneously in perfect harmony.
Violet
This Pokémon apparently ties the base of its neck into a knot so that energy stored in its belly does not escape from its beak.
Scarlet