Flygon: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP80155–187270–364

Atk100108–167184–328

Def8090–145148–284

SpA8090–145148–284

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe100108–167184–328

Total520Higher than 78% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

GroundDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Ice

2×

DragonFairy

Resists

½×

FirePoisonRock

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDark

With : Ground becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 2.

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
Everything about Levitate →
Other Pokémon with Levitate 34
Gastly Haunter Koffing Weezing Misdreavus Unown Vibrava Lunatone Solrock Baltoy Claydol Duskull Chimecho Latias Latios Mismagius Chingling Bronzor Bronzong Mega Garchomp Z Carnivine Rotom Uxie Mesprit Azelf Origin Giratina Cresselia Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Cryogonal Hydreigon Mega Delphox Vikavolt

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

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
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

Items

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 ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

1Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

1Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15

1SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20

12Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

16Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

20Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

24ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

28Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

38Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

44EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

52UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

60Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

68BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 62

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 14

EggAstonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggBite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggBug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

EggCrunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

EggDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

EggDragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20

EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFirst ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.BugPhys90100%10

EggFissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5

EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

EggFury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20

EggGustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35

EggQuick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

EggSuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

Biology

Flygon is an insectoid dragon, having a red-and-green body with one pair of wings. When it flaps these wings, it creates a "singing" sound that attracts prey. It kicks up sandstorms with its wings to hide, and due to these sandstorms has gone by multiple nicknames, including "The Elemental Spirit of the Desert" and "The Desert Spirit".

It is the evolved form of Vibrava, which evolves from Trapinch. Trapinch is an orange, insectoid Pokémon that builds nests in the desert by digging into the sand to wait for prey to get caught, while Vibrava is a dragonfly-like Pokémon with underdeveloped wings that can create ultrasonic waves to knock out prey.

Design & origin

Flygon is based on a winged adult antlion, while Trapinch is based on larval antlions and Vibrava on an adult antlion. A Mega Evolution of Flygon was planned for generation VI, but was cancelled due to artist's block, as the team struggled to conceive an idea for how it would look.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, Flygon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Mystic Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green

: 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

English: Flygon
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Atk, 2 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 234
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Vibrava: Level 45.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.