Type matchups
Damage Flaaffy takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Flaaffy has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 365
Flaaffy has a base stat total of 365, higher than 30% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (80) well above Attack (55), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 55 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Flaaffy can have the abilities Static and Plus.
How to beat Flaaffy
Flaaffy takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Flaaffy's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Flaaffy's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Flaaffy's Electric moves.
Evolution
Flaaffy is the middle stage of its line (Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos): it evolves from Mareep and into Ampharos.
Best counters to Flaaffy
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Flaaffy weak to?
As an Electric type, Flaaffy takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Flaaffy resistant to?
Flaaffy resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Flaaffy?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Flaaffy with super-effective attacks.