Flaaffy
TL;DR. Flaaffy is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 365. As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.
As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.
Stat spread.
Total of 365. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Flaaffy in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Flaaffy reaches 1,521 CP at level 40 and 1,740 CP as a best buddy.
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Flaaffy in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Flaaffy across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #935 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Flaaffy.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Flaaffy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Flaaffy?
Flaaffy is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Flaaffy weak to?
Flaaffy takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Flaaffy resistant to?
Flaaffy resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Flaaffy evolve?
Flaaffy evolves from Mareep (Level 15). Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos (Level 30).
What generation is Flaaffy from?
Flaaffy was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0180.
What are Flaaffy's base stats?
Flaaffy has HP 70, Attack 55, Defense 55, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 60, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 365.
What are Flaaffy's abilities?
Flaaffy can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Plus.
Is Flaaffy legendary or mythical?
No. Flaaffy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Flaaffy's best stat?
Flaaffy's highest base stat is Special Attack at 80, which ranks 36th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Flaaffy good?
Flaaffy has a base stat total of 365, the 676th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Flaaffy as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Flaaffy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Flaaffy vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Flaaffy | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Attack | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Defense | 55 | 65 | -10 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 84 | -4 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 68 | -8 |
| Speed | 45 | 82 | -37 |
| Total | 365 | 443 | -78 |
Flaaffy appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Flaaffy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Flaaffy in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Flaaffy appears in 10 episodes.
From HZ015 (2023-07-28) through XY048 (2014-10-30).
- HZ015 Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit? Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ050 Trending Terastallisation! Dance, Dance, Quaxly! Horizons 2025-01-13
- AG013 All Things Bright and Beautifly! Advanced Generation 2003-12-27
- AG075 Whiscash and Ash Advanced Generation 2005-04-23
- AG090 Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry Advanced Generation 2005-09-03
- AG104 Claydol Big and Tall Advanced Generation 2005-12-03
- AG148 A Chip Off the Old Brock Advanced Generation 2006-09-16
- DP135 Beating the Bustle and Hustle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-12-12
- DP146 Dressed for Jess Success! Diamond & Pearl 2010-02-27
- XY048 Bonnie for the Defense! XY 2014-12-20
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Flaaffy has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Flaaffy sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Flaaffy cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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