Flying 175 Pokemon

Flying Type Pokemon GO

All 175 Flying-type Pokemon — stats, weaknesses & best movesets

Weak to Electric 1.6x Ice 1.6x Rock 1.6x

Resists Ground 0.39x Bug 0.62x Fighting 0.62x Grass 0.62x

Flying-type Pokemon GO is rarely a primary attacking type because Flying-only Pokemon are extremely rare — most Flying types are dual-typed (Flying/Normal, Flying/Dragon, Flying/Steel, Flying/Electric). However, Flying moves are super-effective against Grass, Fighting, and Bug, making them niche but valuable raid picks. Top Flying attackers like Mega Rayquaza, Mega Pidgeot, Moltres, and Yveltal use Flying STAB to clean up Bug and Fighting raid bosses. Signature Flying moves include Fly, Hurricane, Sky Attack, Brave Bird, Aeroblast (Lugia exclusive), and Air Slash. Flying types are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock, with Rock being especially common as a counter type.

#0006 Mega Charizard Y Mega Y

#0006 Shadow Charizard Shadow

#0012 Shadow Butterfree Shadow

#0016 Shadow Pidgey Shadow

#0017 Shadow Pidgeotto Shadow

#0018 Mega Pidgeot Mega

#0018 Shadow Pidgeot Shadow

#0041 Shadow Zubat Shadow

#0042 Shadow Golbat Shadow

#0123 Shadow Scyther Shadow

#0127 Mega Pinsir Mega

#0130 Shadow Gyarados Shadow

#0142 Mega Aerodactyl Mega

#0142 Shadow Aerodactyl Shadow

#0144 Articuno (Galarian) Galarian

#0144 Shadow Articuno Shadow

#0145 Zapdos (Galarian) Galarian

#0145 Shadow Zapdos Shadow

#0146 Moltres (Galarian) Galarian

#0146 Shadow Moltres Shadow

#0149 Mega Dragonite Mega

#0149 Shadow Dragonite Shadow

#0165 Shadow Ledyba Shadow

#0166 Shadow Ledian Shadow

#0169 Shadow Crobat Shadow

Best Flying-Type Attackers in Pokemon GO

The top Flying attackers are Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Moltres, Mega Pidgeot, Yveltal, and Therian Tornadus. Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Aerial Ace (or signature Hurricane) has the highest Flying DPS in the game, also doubling as the top Dragon attacker. Shadow Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack is the best non-Mega Flying attacker. Mega Pidgeot is the cheapest Mega Flying attacker and a great budget pick. Yveltal (Dark/Flying) brings unique Dark-Flying coverage. Mega Salamence and Mega Charizard Y flex between Flying and Dragon/Fire roles. Staraptor, Honchkrow, and Talonflame are Community-Day-tuned budget options.

Flying Type in PvP & GO Battle League

Flying types in PvP rely heavily on dual-type advantages. Talonflame (Fire/Flying) with Incinerate and Brave Bird dominates Great League. Mandibuzz (Dark/Flying) is one of the most-used Ultra League picks ever. Skarmory (Steel/Flying) with Sky Attack remains a Great League legend. Altaria (Dragon/Flying), Charizard, and Mega Pidgeot flex into Master League. Galarian Articuno (Psychic/Flying), Galarian Zapdos (Fighting/Flying), and Galarian Moltres (Dark/Flying) bring Daily Adventure Incense exclusives that disrupt the meta. Yveltal and Mega Rayquaza are Master League fixtures alongside Crowned Zacian and Origin Forme Dialga.

Flying Strengths, Weaknesses & Strategy

Flying attackers shine against Grass (Tangrowth, Kartana, Mega Sceptile), Fighting (Conkeldurr, Lucario, Terrakion), and Bug (Genesect, Volcarona, Scizor). They are 1.6× weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock — with Rock being the most common counter type. Mega Pidgeot, Mega Charizard Y, and Mega Rayquaza all melt to Tyranitar and Rhyperior in 4× weakness scenarios. Windy weather boosts Flying moves by 1.2× and is the optimal weather for Flying raids. Avoid Flying attackers against Mega Manectric, Therian Thundurus, Galarian Darmanitan, and Mega Diancie. Flying is also one of the best types to use against Genesect (Bug/Steel) due to dual super-effective hits via Aerial Ace.

Notable Flying Pokemon & Community Day Highlights

Flying Community Days have included Pidgey → Pidgeot with Brave Bird, Spearow → Fearow with Drill Run, Hoothoot → Noctowl with Sky Attack, Wingull → Pelipper, Starly → Staraptor with Gust, Pidove → Unfezant, Rufflet → Braviary with Brave Bird, and Fletchling → Talonflame with Incinerate. Mega Pidgeot has the cheapest Flying Mega Energy cost. Moltres Raid Days have unlocked Sky Attack and the legacy Flamethrower. Mega Rayquaza arrived in 2024 and is universally considered the best Flying and Dragon attacker in the game. Yveltal’s 2024 raid debut introduced Dark Pulse and Hurricane as a unique Dark/Flying combination.

Flying Type — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO?

Mega Rayquaza is the strongest Flying attacker in the game thanks to its 366 Attack stat (the highest of any released Pokemon) and access to Hurricane. Shadow Moltres is the best non-Mega option, and Mega Pidgeot is the cheapest Mega Energy investment for budget Flying raids.

Why is Flying good against Bug and Fighting?

Flying-type moves deal 1.6× damage to Bug and Fighting types, both of which are common raid bosses. Mega Rayquaza and Mega Pidgeot can clear Genesect, Volcarona, Conkeldurr, and Terrakion raids extremely efficiently. Flying is also super-effective against Grass, making it useful against Tangrowth and Mega Sceptile raids.

What are Flying types weak to?

Flying types take 1.6× damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock moves. Pure Rock counters like Tyranitar, Rhyperior, and Rampardos hit most Flying types for 4× damage when paired with Flying/Bug or Flying/Ice secondary typings. Use Rock attackers to counter Flying raid bosses efficiently.

Is Mega Pidgeot worth using in raids?

Yes. Mega Pidgeot has one of the cheapest Mega Energy costs in the game and provides a meaningful Mega boost to Flying-type raids against Bug and Fighting bosses. It is one of the most cost-efficient Megas to keep evolved during Mega Raid grind sessions.

What weather boosts Flying-type moves?

Windy weather boosts Flying-type moves by 1.2× and increases catch CP and IV floor for wild Flying spawns. Windy also boosts Dragon and Psychic moves. Windy windows are the optimal time to power-grind Pidgey, Starly, and Fletchling Community Days and to run Mega Pidgeot or Mega Rayquaza in raids.