Flygon (Japanese: フライゴン Flygon) is a dual-type Ground/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Vibrava starting at level 45. It is the final form of Trapinch.

Biology

Flygon is a Pokémon that resembles a slightly insectoid, bipedal dragon. It is primarily light green and has a pair of large rhombus-shaped wings with red trim, toeless hind legs, and skinny arms with three-clawed hands. Flygon's tail has several dark green stripes and three small green rhombus shapes with red trims at the end. It has large eyes and a pair of green antennae that point back. Its eyes have red covers that prevent sand from getting into them.

With its wings, it kicks up sandstorms to hide itself. Its wings make a "singing" sound when they are flapped, earning Flygon the name "The Desert Spirit". It uses this unique ability to attract prey, stranding them before it attacks. Flygon lives in the desert, and it typically works together with Krookodile in searching for food, whipping up sandstorms for Krookodile to hide in as they hunt, then splitting the prey that they manage to catch.

Evolution

Flygon evolves from Vibrava and is the final form of Trapinch.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation IIIHoenn
#118		Kanto
#—
RubyFlygon is nicknamed "the elemental spirit of the desert." Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying.
SapphireFlygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the "singing" is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
EmeraldThe flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
FireRedIt hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
LeafGreen
Generation IVSinnoh
#—		Johto
#—
DiamondIt whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldIt is nicknamed "The Desert Spirit" because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
SoulSilver
Generation VUnova
 B2  W2 : #123
BlackIt whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as "The Desert Spirit."
White
Black 2Known as "The Desert Spirit," this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
White 2
Generation VIKalos
Mountain #005		Hoenn
#123
XIt hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
YKnown as "The Desert Spirit," this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
Omega RubyFlygon is nicknamed “the elemental spirit of the desert.” Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying.
Alpha SapphireFlygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the “singing” is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
Generation VIIAlola
 S  M : #237		Alola
 US  UM : #306		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
SunThe flapping of its wings sounds something like singing. Those lured by the sound are enveloped in a sandstorm, becoming Flygon's prey.
MoonThis Pokémon hides in the heart of sandstorms it creates and seldom appears where people can see it.
Ultra SunBy flapping their wings, Flygon cause sandstorms that conceal Krookodile. The team then splits the prey they catch.
Ultra MoonPeople continue to have their hearts stolen by its enchanting songs and find themselves stranded in the desert.
Generation VIIIGalar
#323		Sinnoh
#—		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
SwordThis Pokémon hides in the heart of sandstorms it creates and seldom appears where people can see it.
ShieldIt is nicknamed the Desert Spirit because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
Brilliant DiamondIt whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as the Desert Spirit.
Shining Pearl
Generation IXPaldea
#—		Kitakami
#—		Blueberry
#46
ScarletKnown as the Desert Spirit, this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
VioletThe sound of its wings flapping resembles singing. Those entranced by this sound get lured into a sandstorm and become Flygon’s prey.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

In events

Held items

Flygon was available to be traded for in My Pokémon Ranch only as part of an online event.

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Power
3/5★★★☆☆
Jump
5/5★★★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Learnset

Flygon is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flygon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flygon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flygon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Flygon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Flygon
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flygon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flygon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Flygon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Flygon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

Other sprites

Spr 3e Flygon intro.png
Emerald intro's sprite

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Goh's Flygon

In Making Battles in the Sand!, Goh caught a Flygon while he was investigating a sandstorm in Mauville City.

Other

Flygon debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker as one of the residents of Forina, Jirachi's home. It helped save Jirachi from Butler and then participated in the battle against Meta Groudon. It briefly reappeared in a flashback in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys, and also in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai that chronicled the preceding nine movies.

In Rhapsody in Drew, Drew used a Flygon during the Battle Stage of the Hoenn Grand Festival. Flygon reappeared in On Cloud Arcanine, Going for Choke!, and Thinning the Hoard.

Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Mallow used a Ride Flygon during Ultra Guardians missions.

In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, a Flygon appeared under the ownership of Alternate World Goh.

In Aim For The Eight!, Raihan used his Flygon in his World Coronation Series battle against Ash. It defeated Ash's Dragonite, but lost to his Gigantamax Gengar.

Minor appearances

Flygon made its main series debut in Delcatty Got Your Tongue, where it was used by a Trainer in a battle against Dr. Abby's Skitty. However, it was presented as a black silhouette.

A Flygon appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Flygon appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, a Flygon was in the Wild Area.

A Flygon appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

In A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!, a Flygon was in the Wild Area.

A Flygon appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
AG123FlygonAsh's PokédexFlygon, the Mystic Pokémon. Flygon is the evolved form of Vibrava. It's known as "The Desert Spirit" because of the song-like voice that emanates from the sandstorms it kicks up.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
JN036FlygonGoh's Rotom PhoneFlygon, the Mystic Pokémon. A Ground and Dragon type. Flygon has been called "the Desert Spirit." With its powerful wings, it creates sandstorms to hide in.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Flygon appeared in Sky, under the ownership of Raihan. It reappeared in The Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Goh owns a Flygon, as seen in A Crackling Raid Battle!.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

A Flygon appeared in LDK1.

A Flygon appeared in LDK2.

A Flygon appeared in LDK3.

A Flygon appeared in LDK5.

Pokémon Adventures

A Flygon was one of the Pokémon belonging to Norman, who mostly used it for aerial transport. After taking Wally under his wing for the sake of awaking Rayquaza, he gave it to the boy. It first appeared in Talk About Timing, Treecko.

Draconid Jinga, Renza, and Tomatoma each own a Flygon, which first appeared in Hoopa Distorts.

Three Flygon appeared in Slowbro Has an Idea, all under the ownership of the Draconids. They reappeared in flashbacks in the Goodra Spits, Diancie Shines, and PS615. They then physically reappeared along with two others in Omega Alpha Adventure 21.

Aarune's Flygon appeared in a flashback in PS612.

Hapu owns a Flygon, which first appeared in Battle in Vast Poni Canyon.

Raihan owns a Flygon, which first appeared in Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant. It was used to help Raihan sneak into the Energy Plant.

In the TCG

Main article: Flygon (TCG)

Trivia

  • Flygon shares its categories with Xatu. They are both known as the Mystic Pokémon in English and the Spirit Pokémon in Japanese.
  • Flygon has the same base Attack stat as its base form Trapinch.
    • Despite this, each of Flygon's base stats are exactly 30 points greater than those of its pre-evolved form.
  • Flygon's effort value yield of 1 Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
  • According to Ken Sugimori in his interview in the April 2015 issue of Nintendo Dream magazine, Flygon was intended to get a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, but the idea was later dropped due to him experiencing an artist's block.[1]
  • As of Generation VIII, Flygon and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the Bug and Dragon Egg Groups.
  • Flygon and its pre-evolution are the only Dragon-type Pokémon in the Bug Egg Group.

Origin

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Flygon appears to be based on the winged, adult stage of the antlion. Oftentimes, the adult antlion and dragonfly are confused with one another, and Flygon could draw inspiration from both. In fact, some species of dragonflies are commonly called "sand dragons", which could account for Vibrava and Flygon's type combination. In keeping with its Dragon type, it also possesses a dragon-like build and reptilian features such as its arms and tail. Its goggle-like lenses hiding a small eye could be inspired by mantids and similar insects, which have large compound eyes with pseudopupils - commonly mistaken for a true pupil. The singing sound which this Pokémon produces and its connection to sand could be inspired by singing sand.

Name origin

Flygon is likely a combination of fly and dragon, or an inversion of dragonfly.

In other languages

References

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