Flaaffy

Flaaffy is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,521 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Charge Beam / Discharge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Flaaffy Stats and Max CP

145 ATK
109 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1720 CP
Lvl 40
1521 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1086 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
869 CP
Lvl 15 Research
652 CP

Flaaffy's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Flaaffy PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Flaaffy looks like cotton candy, and to be fair, this Pokémon is better off in a carnival since battles aren't its cup of tea 🎡.

⚔️ Raids - Too weak to justify usage in Raid battles.

🛡️ Gyms - Low bulk makes Flaaffy a poor Gym defender, even though it's only weak to Ground-type attacks.

Flaaffy PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League - Flaaffy can muster only a single win (against Charjabug) in the Great League. That's how bad it is! 😬

🟡 Ultra League - With a max CP of only 1720, Flaaffy just isn't charged up for the Ultra League 🔋.

🟣 Master League - Flaaffy gets annihilated in the Master League, where it can't even stand up to opponents weak to Electric-type moves 😶‍🌫️.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
ElectricElectric-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Flaaffy Type Chart

Flaaffy takes increased damage from:Flaaffy takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Flaaffy takes reduced damage from:Flaaffy takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Flaaffy best moveset

Moves

Charge Beam + Discharge

Flaaffy's best Electric-type moveset is Charge Beam / Discharge, with 7.84 DPS and 95.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Flaaffy ranks #187 (E Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
1.NormalTackleElectricDischarge6.567.8996.3
2.ElectricCharge BeamElectricThunderbolt6.557.8896.2
3.NormalTackleElectricThunderbolt6.547.8796.1
4.ElectricCharge BeamElectricDischarge6.527.8495.7
5.NormalTackleGrassTrailblaze5.686.8383.4
6.NormalTackleRockPower Gem5.556.6781.5
7.ElectricCharge BeamGrassTrailblaze5.496.6080.6
8.ElectricCharge BeamRockPower Gem5.356.4378.6

Fast Attacks

  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricDischarge65332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Discharge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Discharge has no special effects.
    See Discharge details page ↗
  • ElectricThunderbolt80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Thunderbolt has no special effects.
    See Thunderbolt details page ↗
  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Trailblaze details page ↗
  • RockPower Gem80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Power Gem
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Power Gem has no special effects.
    See Power Gem details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Flaaffy's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Flaaffy's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Flaaffy has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Flaaffy CP Chart

CP Chart

Flaaffy reaches a maximum of 1,521 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 814–869 CP, rising to 1,017–1,086 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 610–652 CP.

Max CPMax CP1521 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch610 CP - 652 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs814 CP - 869 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids814 CP - 869 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1017 CP - 1086 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Flaaffy Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
121 CP267 CP3113 CP
4159 CP5205 CP6251 CP
7297 CP8343 CP9388 CP
10434 CP11478 CP12521 CP
13565 CP14608 CP15652 CP
16695 CP17739 CP18782 CP
19826 CP20869 CP21913 CP
22956 CP23999 CP241043 CP
251086 CP261130 CP271173 CP
281217 CP291260 CP301304 CP
311326 CP321347 CP331369 CP
341391 CP351413 CP361434 CP
371456 CP381478 CP391499 CP
401521 CP411541 CP421560 CP
431580 CP441599 CP451619 CP
461639 CP471659 CP481679 CP
491699 CP501720 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#180
Height0.79 m
Weight13.3 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MareepMareep
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
FlaaffyFlaaffy
FlaaffyFlaaffy
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
AmpharosAmpharos
AmpharosAmpharos
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Ampharos (Mega)Mega Ampharos
  • Mareep evolves into Flaaffy which costs 25 Candy.
  • Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos which costs 100 Candy.
  • Ampharos can transform into Mega Ampharos through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Flaaffy

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Flaaffy's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Flaaffy.

Electric Electric

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Flaaffy Candy296 Flaaffy Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Flaaffy Candy10 Flaaffy Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Flaaffy Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Flaaffy Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Flaaffy Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Flaaffy Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Flaaffy Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Flaaffy Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Flaaffy Candy-

Flaaffy Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Flaaffy from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Flaaffy in Pokémon GO.

Flaaffy family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Flaaffy in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MareepMareep
FlaaffyFlaaffy
AmpharosAmpharos
Mega Ampharos (Mega)Mega Ampharos
Shadow Mareep (Shadow)Shadow Mareep
Shadow Flaaffy (Shadow)Shadow Flaaffy
Shadow Ampharos (Shadow)Shadow Ampharos

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
FlaaffyFlaaffyFlaaffyScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmFlaaffyFlaaffy
0.39 m0.4 m0.79 m1.19 m1.38 m

Flaaffy's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.38 m, with the average being 0.79 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Flaaffy in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.3871 m0.395 m
1′03″1′04″
XS0.395 m0.79 m
1′04″2′07″
M0.5925 m0.9875 m
1′11″3′03″
XL0.9875 m1.185 m
3′03″3′11″
XXL1.185 m1.3825 m
3′11″4′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Flaaffy

Flaaffy high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Flaaffy. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Flaaffy Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Flaaffy Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldAs a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.
SilverIts fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.
CrystalBecause of its rubbery, electric­ ity-resistant skin, it can store lots of electric­ ity in its fur.
Ruby, SapphireFLAAFFY’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.
EmeraldIts fleece quality changes to generate strong static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare, slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.
FireRedIts fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.
LeafGreenAs a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won’t grow.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIf its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact.
HeartGoldAs a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won’t grow.
SoulSilverIts fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.
Black 2, White 2Not even downy wool will grow on its rubbery, nonconductive patches of skin that prevent electrical shock.
XIts fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.
YIf its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact.
Omega RubyFlaaffy’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.
Alpha SapphireFlaaffy’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.
Ultra SunIn the places on its body where fleece doesn’t grow, its skin is rubbery and doesn’t conduct electricity. Those spots are safe to touch.
Ultra MoonIt stores electricity in its fluffy fleece. If it stores up too much, it will start to go bald in those patches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Flaaffy’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Electric-type Pokémon, Flaaffy is weak to Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Flaaffy in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Flaaffy in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.891 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 96.329.

How does Flaaffy perform in Raids?

Flaaffy's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Flaaffy rank as a Electric-type attacker?

Flaaffy is an E-Tier Electric-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Flaaffy?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Flaaffy: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

What is Flaaffy’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Flaaffy’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1521 CP and 1720 CP at Level 50.

Can Flaaffy be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Flaaffy can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Flaaffy Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Flaaffy cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.