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Flygon
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,044 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Flygon
Flygon is a Ground/Dragon-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,044 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Flygon has base stats of 205 Attack, 168 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 563.
Flygon can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Flygon is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Flygon receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Flygon is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 5 | +7 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 15 | +9 | 13.6 | - | - | - |
| Sand Attack | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | -65 | - | 120 | -65 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 50 | -33 | - | 50 | -35 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Boomburst | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scorching Sands | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sand Tomb | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Earth Power ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Flygon takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Flygon takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Flygon
Top Pokémon to use when battling Flygon in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 2 |
Haxorus
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 5 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 6 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
Latios
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 10 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
🏆 Flygon PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 1,495 |
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 1,487 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 1,491 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 1,494 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 1,494 |
| 10 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 2,492 |
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 40 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 2,494 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 41 | 2,495 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 41 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 41 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 42 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Flygon 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) | 2,281 | 1,140 | 1,520 | 1,901 | 2,661 | 3,017 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,275 | 1,137 | 1,517 | 1,896 | 2,654 | 3,010 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,275 | 1,137 | 1,516 | 1,895 | 2,654 | 3,009 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,259 | 1,129 | 1,506 | 1,882 | 2,635 | 2,988 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,257 | 1,128 | 1,505 | 1,881 | 2,633 | 2,986 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,237 | 1,118 | 1,491 | 1,864 | 2,609 | 2,959 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,215 | 1,107 | 1,476 | 1,846 | 2,584 | 2,930 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,229 | 1,114 | 1,486 | 1,857 | 2,600 | 2,948 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,171 | 1,085 | 1,447 | 1,809 | 2,533 | 2,872 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,960 | 980 | 1,307 | 1,633 | 2,287 | 2,593 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Flygon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,017 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,661 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,447 - 1,520 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,809 - 1,901 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,447 - 1,520 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,085 - 1,140 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Flygon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 26 | 2,661 |
| 2 | 2,661 | 27 | 2,661 |
| 3 | 2,661 | 28 | 2,661 |
| 4 | 2,661 | 29 | 2,661 |
| 5 | 358 | 30 | 2,281 |
| 6 | 2,661 | 31 | 2,661 |
| 7 | 2,661 | 32 | 2,661 |
| 8 | 2,661 | 33 | 2,661 |
| 9 | 2,661 | 34 | 2,661 |
| 10 | 760 | 35 | 2,471 |
| 11 | 2,661 | 36 | 2,661 |
| 12 | 2,661 | 37 | 2,661 |
| 13 | 2,661 | 38 | 2,661 |
| 14 | 2,661 | 39 | 2,661 |
| 15 | 1,140 | 40 | 2,661 |
| 16 | 2,661 | 41 | 2,661 |
| 17 | 2,661 | 42 | 2,661 |
| 18 | 2,661 | 43 | 2,661 |
| 19 | 2,661 | 44 | 2,661 |
| 20 | 1,520 | 45 | 2,846 |
| 21 | 2,661 | 46 | 2,661 |
| 22 | 2,661 | 47 | 2,661 |
| 23 | 2,661 | 48 | 2,661 |
| 24 | 2,661 | 49 | 2,661 |
| 25 | 1,901 | 50 | 3,017 |
📖 Complete Flygon Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Flygon (#330) is a Ground/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,044 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Flygon is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Flygon in 2026.
📊 Flygon Stats Analysis
Flygon's Attack stat is 205 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Flygon a strong damage dealer.
With 168 Defense (Good) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 563. This gives Flygon reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Flygon's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Flygon Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Flygon depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Shot (Fast) with Earthquake (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. Flygon has 3 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Flygon has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Flygon PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Flygon 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 Ground/Dragon typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Poison, Rock-type threats while being weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy types.
Master League
In Master League, Flygon faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Flygon Raid Guide & Counters
Flygon appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Flygon at Level 20 (1,447 - 1,520 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,809 - 1,901 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,520 CP.
🎯 How to Get Flygon in Pokémon GO
Flygon can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Flygon Evolution Guide
Flygon is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Flygon
Shadow Flygon is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Flygon's effective Attack becomes ~246. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Flygon in Pokémon GO
Shiny Flygon 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
Flygon gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,809 - 1,901 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 Flygon
Q: What is Flygon's max CP?
A: 3,017 CP at Level 50, or 2,661 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Flygon good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Flygon be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Flygon is available.
Q: What is Flygon weak to?
A: Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Mud Shot + Earthquake for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.