Falinks
Fighting-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Mega Falinks for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Megahorn
Same-type attack bonus on Counter. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Falinks takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 526
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,347 CP
Falinks moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Rock Smash STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Megahorn Best | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Super Power STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Falinks does not evolve.
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Falinks raid guide
Best counters against Falinks
How to get Falinks
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,037 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,205 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,380 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,630 | 1,717 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,380 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 990 | 1,044 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,380 |
Is Falinks good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Falinks has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (193), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 104 |
| Lv 3 | 175 |
| Lv 4 | 246 |
| Lv 5 | 317 |
| Lv 6 | 389 |
| Lv 7 | 460 |
| Lv 8 | 531 |
| Lv 9 | 602 |
| Lv 10 | 673 |
| Lv 11 | 741 |
| Lv 12 | 808 |
| Lv 13 | 875 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 943 |
| Lv 15 | 1,010 |
| Lv 16 | 1,077 |
| Lv 17 | 1,145 |
| Lv 18 | 1,212 |
| Lv 19 | 1,279 |
| Lv 20 | 1,347 |
| Lv 21 | 1,414 |
| Lv 22 | 1,481 |
| Lv 23 | 1,549 |
| Lv 24 | 1,616 |
| Lv 25 | 1,683 |
| Lv 26 | 1,751 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,818 |
| Lv 28 | 1,886 |
| Lv 29 | 1,953 |
| Lv 30 | 2,020 |
| Lv 31 | 2,054 |
| Lv 32 | 2,088 |
| Lv 33 | 2,121 |
| Lv 34 | 2,155 |
| Lv 35 | 2,189 |
| Lv 36 | 2,222 |
| Lv 37 | 2,256 |
| Lv 38 | 2,290 |
| Lv 39 | 2,323 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,357 |
| Lv 41 | 2,387 |
| Lv 42 | 2,417 |
| Lv 43 | 2,447 |
| Lv 44 | 2,478 |
| Lv 45 | 2,508 |
| Lv 46 | 2,539 |
| Lv 47 | 2,570 |
| Lv 48 | 2,602 |
| Lv 49 | 2,633 |
| Lv 50 | 2,665 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0870
- Height
- 3.00 m
- Weight
- 62.00 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0870_POKEMON_FALINKS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Falinks in Pokemon GO?
Falinks's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Megahorn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Falinks's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Falinks takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Falinks's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Falinks reaches 2,665 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,357 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Falinks?
A perfect 15/15/15 Falinks shows 1,347 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,683 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Falinks in Pokemon GO?
Falinks spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Falinks be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Falinks depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.