Falinks

🎯 Best Counters Against Falinks

Top Pokémon to use when battling Falinks in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
7	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
8	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
9	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338
10	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626

📖 Complete Falinks Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Falinks (#870) is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,696 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Falinks can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Falinks in 2026.

📊 Falinks Stats Analysis

Falinks's Attack stat is 193 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Falinks to contribute meaningful damage.

With 170 Defense (Good) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 526. This gives Falinks reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Falinks's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Falinks Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Falinks depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Rock Smash (Fast) with Super Power (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Falinks has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Falinks PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Falinks can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Dark-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Falinks reaches 2,357 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Falinks faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Falinks Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Falinks's effectiveness depends on its typing and 193 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Falinks use Flying, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Falinks in Pokémon GO

Falinks can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Falinks in Pokémon GO

Shiny Falinks is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Falinks gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,598 - 1,683 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Falinks

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.