No. 0973 · Generation IX · Paldea

Flamigo

The Synchronize Pokémon

Flying Fighting

Weak to Electric Ice Flying Psychic Fairy

Sprite

TL;DR. Flamigo is a flying/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 500. This Pokémon apparently ties the base of its neck into a knot so that energy stored in its belly does not escape from its beak.

Flying Fighting

This Pokémon apparently ties the base of its neck into a knot so that energy stored in its belly does not escape from its beak.

Height1.6 m

Weight37.0 kg

AbilitiesScrappy, Tangled Feet

HiddenCostar

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 82

Attack 115

Defense 74

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 64

Speed 90

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Flying-types.

115 base Attack, Flamigo's strongest stat, ranking 44th of 180 Flying-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Flamigo 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, Flamigo reaches 2,757 CP at level 40 and 3,154 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack227

GO Defense145

GO Stamina193

Max CP (L40)2,757

Max CP (L50)3,117

Best buddy (L51)3,154

Raid catch CP 1,500–1,575 (L20). Weather boosted 1,875–1,969 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Flamigo first appeared on March 3, 2026, during Memories in Motion.

March 3, 2026Unofficial & temporarily available
September 8, 2026Official Release

Full Flamigo GO history

Competitive

Flamigo in competitive play.

Flamigo is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #258 in the Great League.

Choice Scarf

Brave Bird / Close Combat / U-turn / Roost

ItemChoice Scarf
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Choice Item

Close Combat / Brave Bird / U-turn / Roost

ItemChoice Scarf
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFighting, Flying

Swords Dance

Swords Dance / Close Combat / Acrobatics / Roost

NatureJolly
TeraSteel, Electric, Ground

VGC 2025

Glass Cannon

Dual Wingbeat / Close Combat / Wide Guard / Detect

ItemFocus Sash
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraGhost, Stellar

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #258 83.4 score

Ultra League #229 82.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Flamigo.

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

What type is Flamigo?

Flamigo is a Flying/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Flamigo weak to?

Flamigo takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Flamigo resistant to?

Flamigo is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Dark, Bug.

Does Flamigo evolve?

Flamigo does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Flamigo from?

Flamigo was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0973.

What are Flamigo's base stats?

Flamigo has HP 82, Attack 115, Defense 74, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 64, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Flamigo's abilities?

Flamigo can have the abilities Scrappy, Tangled Feet, plus the Hidden Ability Costar.

Is Flamigo legendary or mythical?

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

What is Flamigo's best stat?

Flamigo's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 44th of 180 Flying-type Pokémon.

Is Flamigo good?

Flamigo has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Flying-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Flamigo →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Flamigo 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Flying Psychic Fairy

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Dark

¼× Strongly resists

Bug

0× Immune to

Ground

Comparison

Flamigo vs. the average Flying-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 180 Flying-type Pokémon.

Stat	Flamigo	Flying avg	Difference
HP	82	73	+9
Attack	115	88	+27
Defense	74	70	+4
Special Attack	75	68	+7
Special Defense	64	69	-5
Speed	90	79	+11
Total	500	447	+53

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Game appearances

Flamigo appears in 2 games.

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

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet

How to get it

How to get Flamigo.

Every main-series game Flamigo is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Four, Area Five
- WildSouth Province: Area Five (Bug Type)
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Area Three
- WildWest Province: Area Two, Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain
- WildArea Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Flying-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega Dimension

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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