Flygon (#0330) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk10094–167184–328

Def8076–145148–284

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe10094–167184–328

Total520Higher than 78% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 2 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Flygon outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDark

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

22.02% of teams · rank #3 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Loaded Dice
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Earthquake
Dragon Dance
U-turn
Scale Shot

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

Usage by rating

All players19.24%
Rated 1500+19.48%
Rated 1630+22.02%
Rated 1760+34.37%

Usage by month

Oct 202522.02%

Moves

Earthquake99.6%
Dragon Dance68.9%
U-turn57.1%
Scale Shot55.2%
Outrage23.2%
Fire Punch18.3%
Stealth Rock14.6%
Dragon Claw12%
First Impression10.7%
Stone Edge10.4%

Items

Loaded Dice52%
Choice Scarf12.4%
Leftovers10%
Life Orb9.6%
Choice Band8.9%
Clear Amulet2.7%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe31.3%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe26.3%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe13%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8.1%
Adamant 252 HP / 28 Atk / 92 Def / 40 SpD / 96 Spe7.4%

Tera types

Steel74.2%
Bug7.4%
Dragon6.3%
Fire3.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Chandelure21.8%

Evolution

#0328TrapinchGround
1. Level 35#0329VibravaGroundDragon
  1. Level 45#0330FlygonGroundDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoDragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

1BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

12Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

16Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

20Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

28Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

38Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

44EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

52UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

60Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

68BoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 62

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

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

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

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

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

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

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

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

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

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

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

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

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

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

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

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

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

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

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

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

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

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

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

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%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

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

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

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 14

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

EggCrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

EggDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

EggDragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

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

EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

EggGustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Mystic Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#118Updated Unova#123Mountain Kalos#005New Hoenn#123Original Alola#237Original Ula’ula#109Updated Alola#306Updated Ula’ula#127Galar#323Blueberry#046

People continue to have their hearts stolen by its enchanting songs and find themselves stranded in the desert.
Ultra Moon
By flapping their wings, Flygon cause sandstorms that conceal Krookodile. The team then splits the prey they catch.
Ultra Sun
This Pokémon hides in the heart of sandstorms it creates and seldom appears where people can see it.
Moon · Sword
The flapping of its wings sounds something like singing. Those lured by the sound are enveloped in a sandstorm, becoming Flygon’s prey.
Sun
Known as “The Desert Spirit,” this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It is nicknamed “The Desert Spirit” because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as “The Desert Spirit.”
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
It hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
The flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
Emerald
FLYGON whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the “singing” is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
FLYGON is nicknamed “the elemental spirit of the desert.” Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: フライゴン
Japanese (romaji): Flygon
Korean: 플라이곤
Chinese (Traditional): 沙漠蜻蜓
Chinese (Simplified): 沙漠蜻蜓
French: Libégon
German: Libelldra
Spanish: Flygon
Italian: Flygon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk, 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 234
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: BugDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 6 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 51–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 5 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 51–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60