What are the weaknesses of flying-type Pokémon?

Playing Pokémon requires a certain level of analysis to succeed in battle. The game requires players to choose their Pokémon types according to their opponents' attack and defense capabilities. So, to gain the upper hand in a battle, you need to try to do as much damage as possible with each strike. Once your attack is right where it should be, you'll be encouraged by a little message saying "that's super effective".

In this article, we'll be talking about Pokémon of the flight type, including its main weaknesses. What's more, you'll also discover the specific characteristics of this type of Pokémon, as well as its greatest advantages!

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Illustration of Flight-type Pokémon for our article on their weaknesses. Source : Alucare.fr

The Vol type Pokémon is one of the eighteen types in the main series, which has been integrated since the first generation. Vol-type Pokémon are classified as Colorless in the card game.

In the entire franchise, there are only a few pure Flight-type Pokémon. So, most of this category is full of dual types. Among the most common combinations are Vol/normal.

What are the weak points of flight-type Pokémon?

Theft-type attacks are weak against :

Flight-type Pokémon attacks are vulnerable to :

However, as some of them can be double-typed, the weaknesses will differ, depending on their type (pure or normal/theft).

Here is a table showing the strength of all Pokémon types, including the Vol type:

Image illustrating the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon according to type
Table showing Pokémon strengths and weaknesses by type, including Vol.

Here's how to read the table:

  • The green 2 means effective attack
  • 1/2 red means attack not effective
  • And 0 black means totally ineffective

Characteristics of Flying-type Pokémon

Generally, these are Pokémon with the potential to fly through the air, the fastest of which is Mega-Dracaufeu Y. In terms of speed, it's Hawlucha which holds first place with a rating of 118. In all qualities, Ninjask has the most base points, at 160.

They use their wings and beaks extensively to show off their natural abilities against the Combat types. The only drawback with Flight types is that their defence doesn't quite measure up to deal with the attacks of opponents.

Flying-type Pokémon have a lack of vigilance against ground attacks unless they are armed with an Iron Bullet using Anti-Air, Myria-Arrows, and Gravity skills. In addition, equipping them with an Iron Ball from a Magic Trick or Sleight of Hand also allows them to be more sensitive to attacks from Ground-type Pokémon.

Unlike Ground-types, Field bonuses are not granted to Flying Pokémon.

 On the offensive side, the Sol type can team up with the Sol type to take on these three tough opponents. Prior to the arrival of the fifth generation, the Flight type frequently teamed up with either the type Normalor the Insect type.

What are the advantages of Flight-type Pokémon?

Theft-type attacks are very effective on :

  • the combat type
  • the plant type
  • Insect type.

Pokémon's flight type defends itself very well against :

In short, these are the weaknesses of the Pokémon Vol types that you need to discover to take them down more easily! Now, how about discovering a little more about the other Pokémon types and their weaknesses?

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