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No. 0870 · Generation VIII · Galar

Falinks

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TL;DR. Falinks is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 470. Five of them are troopers, and one is the brass. The brass’s orders are absolute.

Fighting

Five of them are troopers, and one is the brass. The brass’s orders are absolute.

Height3.0 m
Weight62.0 kg
AbilitiesBattle Armor
HiddenDefiant
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 470. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65
Attack 100
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 75
Total470
470 base stat total, the 450th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Fighting-types.
100 base Attack, Falinks's strongest stat, ranking 43rd of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Falinks 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, Falinks reaches 2,357 CP at level 40 and 2,696 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack193
GO Defense170
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)2,357
Max CP (L50)2,665
Best buddy (L51)2,696
Raid catch CP 1,278–1,347 (L20). Weather boosted 1,598–1,683 (L25).

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Competitive

Falinks in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Falinks across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #845 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #845 66.6 score
Ultra League #614 68.3 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Falinks.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Falinks, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Falinks?

Falinks is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Falinks weak to?

Falinks takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Falinks resistant to?

Falinks resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Falinks evolve?

Falinks evolves into Mega Falinks (Mega Evolve with Falinksite (battle-only)).

What generation is Falinks from?

Falinks was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0870.

What are Falinks's base stats?

Falinks has HP 65, Attack 100, Defense 100, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 60, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 470.

What are Falinks's abilities?

Falinks can have the ability Battle Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.

Is Falinks legendary or mythical?

No. Falinks is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Falinks's best stat?

Falinks's highest base stat is Attack at 100, which ranks 43rd of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Falinks good?

Falinks has a base stat total of 470, the 450th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Falinks as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Falinks 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Falinks is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison

Falinks vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Falinks Fighting avg Difference
HP 65 78 -13
Attack 100 104 -4
Defense 100 76 +24
Special Attack 70 64 +6
Special Defense 60 70 -10
Speed 75 75 +0
Total 470 467 +3
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Game appearances

Falinks appears in 6 games.

Every mainline release where Falinks is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Falinks isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Falinks is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Falinks appears in 2 episodes.

From JN073 (2021-07-16) through JN085 (2021-10-29).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Falinks cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.