What are Flying Type Pokémon?
Flying type Pokémon are one of the eighteen elemental types found in the world of Pokémon. All Pokémon are categorized into various types based on their characteristics and abilities. They can be a single type or two different types.
Flying type Pokémon are generally associated with things that fly, predominantly birds and insects. They mostly have wings and are often found in high places or in trees. The first Flying Pokémon in the Pokédex is 0006 Charizard which is a dual Fire / Flying type.
To date there are 112 Flying type Pokémon including Pure Flying types that are only Flying type, and Half Flying types whose Primary or Secondary type is Flying.
What are Flying Type Pokémon Strengths and Weaknesses?
When in battle, all Pokémon types have strengths and weaknesses against other Pokémon types.
Flying Type Strengths:
When attacking – Flying type Pokémon moves are strong against Bug, Grass and Fighting type Pokémon.
When being attacked – Flying type Pokémon have a resistance to attacks by Bug, Fighting, Grass and Ground type Pokémon.
Flying Type Weaknesses:
When attacking – Flying type Pokémon moves are weak against Electric, Rock and Steel type Pokémon and will do very little damage.
When being attacked – Flying Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice and Rock type Pokémon.
Pokémon Trainers that specialise in Flying type Pokémon
Throughout the Pokémon game series, players encounter Pokémon Gym Leaders and Trainers that specialise in Flying Pokémon.
Flying Type Elite Four
Kahili – Alola League (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon)
Larry – Paldea League (Scarlet and Violet)
Flying Gym Leaders
Falkner – Violet City Gym (Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Larry – Medali Gym (Scarlet and Violet)
Skyla – Mistralton City Gym (Black, White, Black 2, White 2)
Winona – Fortree City Gym (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire)
Trainer Classes
Bird Keeper – (Various Games)
Cabbie – (Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet)
Cyclist – (Various Games)
Golf Buddies – (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon)
Golfer – (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon)
Pilot – (Black, White, Black 2, White 2)
Postman – (Sword and Shield)
Reporter – (Various Games)
Sky Trainer – (X and Y)
Triathlete – (Various Games)
Flying Type Pokémon in the TCG
While there are 18 different Pokémon types in the Pokédex and Video Game series, in the Trading Card Game (TCG) there are only 11 different Pokémon types. This means that in the TCG some categories contain more than one of the Game Pokémon types.
Flying type Pokémon in the TCG are grouped with Normal type Pokémon in the Colorless Pokémon group. The trading cards for these Pokémon have the Colorless symbol in the top right hand corner next to the HP.
To use the Motivate attack, one Colorless Energy card is required. There are no dedicated Colorless Energy cards, rather, the player uses any type of Basic Energy card.
At the bottom of the card is detailed information about that card’s weakness, resistance and retreat cost.
Weakness
In the TCG, Colorless types that are Flying types in the Pokémon Games are weak to Electric / Lightning type Pokémon. This is indicated on the Squawkabilly card above where attacks from this type do double damage.
Resistance
Colorless types that are Flying types in the Games have a resistance to Fighting type Pokémon. This is shown on the card above where attacks from this type have their damage reduced by 30 points.
