What is Flaaffy's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Flaaffy's maximum CP is 1,740 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Flaaffy good in Pokémon GO?

Flaaffy has 145 Attack, 109 Defense, and 172 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Flaaffy be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Flaaffy is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

⚔️

Raids

Lv. 20

814 - 869 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,017 - 1,086 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,725 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

814 - 869 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

610 - 652 CP

Flaaffy

#180 · Johto

Electric

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 145

Defense 109

Stamina 172

Total: 426

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,740
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Flaaffy

Flaaffy is a Electric-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,740 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Flaaffy has base stats of 145 Attack, 109 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 426.

Flaaffy can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Flaaffy is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Rainy weather, Flaaffy receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Flaaffy is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Mareep

#179

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🍬 25

Flaaffy

#180

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🍬 100

Ampharos

#181

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Tackle	Normal	5	+5	10.0	10.0	3.0	3.0
Charge Beam STAB	Electric	7	+14	7.0	14.0	1.7	3.7

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Power Gem	Rock	80	-50	26.7	85	-50
Thunderbolt STAB	Electric	80	-50	32.0	90	-55
Discharge STAB	Electric	65	-33	26.0	55	-40
Trailblaze	Grass	65	-50	32.5	65	-45

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Flaaffy takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Flaaffy takes reduced damage from these types:

Electric 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Flaaffy

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

🏆 Flaaffy PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	12	47	1,499
2	0	14	13	47	1,497
3	0	13	15	47	1,499
4	0	13	11	48	1,500
5	1	15	13	46	1,495
6	1	15	14	46	1,499
7	0	15	15	46	1,493
8	0	12	12	48	1,498
9	2	14	13	46	1,499
10	0	15	11	47	1,495

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,725

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Flaaffy IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,304	652	869	1,086	1,521	1,725
98% (15/15/14)	1,300	650	867	1,084	1,517	1,720
96% (15/14/15)	1,299	649	866	1,082	1,515	1,718
93% (14/14/14)	1,287	643	858	1,072	1,502	1,703
91% (15/13/13)	1,286	643	857	1,072	1,501	1,702
87% (13/13/13)	1,270	635	847	1,058	1,482	1,680
82% (12/12/12)	1,254	627	836	1,045	1,463	1,658
80% (10/15/15)	1,263	631	842	1,052	1,474	1,671
67% (10/10/10)	1,221	610	814	1,017	1,424	1,615
0% (0/0/0)	1,062	531	708	885	1,240	1,405

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Flaaffy with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,725 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,521 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	814 - 869 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,017 - 1,086 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	814 - 869 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	610 - 652 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Flaaffy with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	21	26	1,521
2	1,521	27	1,521
3	1,521	28	1,521
4	1,521	29	1,521
5	205	30	1,304
6	1,521	31	1,521
7	1,521	32	1,521
8	1,521	33	1,521
9	1,521	34	1,521
10	434	35	1,413
11	1,521	36	1,521
12	1,521	37	1,521
13	1,521	38	1,521
14	1,521	39	1,521
15	652	40	1,521
16	1,521	41	1,521
17	1,521	42	1,521
18	1,521	43	1,521
19	1,521	44	1,521
20	869	45	1,627
21	1,521	46	1,521
22	1,521	47	1,521
23	1,521	48	1,521
24	1,521	49	1,521
25	1,086	50	1,725

📖 Complete Flaaffy Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Flaaffy (#180) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,740 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Flaaffy has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Flaaffy in 2026.

📊 Flaaffy Stats Analysis

Flaaffy's Attack stat is 145 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Flaaffy may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 109 Defense (Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 426. This gives Flaaffy reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Flaaffy's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Flaaffy Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Flaaffy depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (Fast) with Power Gem (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. Flaaffy has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Flaaffy PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Flaaffy 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 Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Master League

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

💪 Flaaffy Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Flaaffy's effectiveness depends on its typing and 145 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Flaaffy use Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Flaaffy in Pokémon GO

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

🔄 Flaaffy Evolution Guide

Flaaffy is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Mareep (#179)
Flaaffy (#180) ← current — 25 Candy
Ampharos (#181) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Flaaffy

Shadow Flaaffy is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Flaaffy's effective Attack becomes ~174. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Flaaffy in Pokémon GO

Shiny Flaaffy 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

Flaaffy gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,017 - 1,086 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
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 Flaaffy

Q: What is Flaaffy's max CP?
A: 1,725 CP at Level 50, or 1,521 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Flaaffy good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Flaaffy be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Flaaffy is available.

Q: What is Flaaffy weak to?
A: Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Tackle + Power Gem for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Electric Electric-Type 🗺️ Johto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

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