fletchinder

Fletchinder is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Type: Fire / Flying

Abilities:

• Flame Body: May burn the opponent on contact.
• Gale Wings (Hidden Ability): Gives priority to Flying-type moves when Fletchinder is at full HP.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, bird-like Pokémon with a streamlined body.
• Predominantly red and black plumage, with some gray on its belly.
• Sharp, pointed beak and talons, suited for its predatory nature.
• Features a yellow crest on its head and black markings around its eyes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in forests and grasslands, particularly in warm climates.
• Known for its hunting prowess, it preys on smaller Pokémon.
• Tends to be territorial, defending its area fiercely from intruders.
• Communicates with sharp, high-pitched calls and has a keen sense of sight.

In Battle:

• Acts as a fast, offensive combatant with a focus on speed and attack.
• Signature moves include Flame Charge and Acrobatics, which capitalize on its dual typing.
• Strong against Bug, Grass, Ice, and Fighting types due to its Fire and Flying advantages.
• Vulnerable to Rock, Electric, and Water types, as these exploit its typing weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Fletchling starting at level 17.
• Evolves into Talonflame at level 35.

Interesting Facts:

• Fletchinder's Flame Body ability is useful for hatching eggs faster, as it can warm them with its fiery plumage.
• Its design is inspired by birds of prey, combining elements of falcons and small predatory birds.
• Due to its Gale Wings ability, it was once highly popular in competitive play, offering strategic advantages with priority Flying-type attacks.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• X: From its beak, it expels embers that set the tall grass on fire. Then it pounces on the bewildered prey that pop out of the grass.
• Y: The hotter the flame sac on its belly, the faster it can fly, but it takes some time to get the fire going.
• Omega-Ruby: From its beak, it expels embers that set the tall grass on fire. Then it pounces on the bewildered prey that pop out of the grass.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The hotter the flame sac on its belly, the faster it can fly, but it takes some time to get the fire going.
• Sun: From its beak, it fires embers at its prey. Once it has caught them, it grills them at high heat before feasting upon them.
• Moon: It will not tolerate other Fletchinder entering its territory, which has a radius of several miles.
• Ultra-Sun: It scatters embers in the tall grass. Then bug Pokémon, frightened by the flames, come flying out, and Fletchinder gobbles them up.
• Ultra-Moon: Its speed right after takeoff already puts it in the top speed class of all bird Pokémon.
• Sword: Fletchinder launches embers into the den of its prey. When the prey comes leaping out, Fletchinder’s sharp talons finish it off.
• Shield: Fletchinder are exceedingly territorial and aggressive. These Pokémon fight among themselves over feeding grounds.