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Falinks Mega

Falinks Mega

FIGHTING
HP
65
Atk
135
Def
135
SpA
70
SpD
65
Spe
100
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. No RetreatFIGHTINGStatus22.2%
  2. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical20.8%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus19.2%
  4. Rock SlideROCKPhysical12.9%

Best Ability / Item

DefiantFalinksiteFalinksite

Falinks Mega technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    No Retreat

    FIGStatus

    This move boosts all the user's stats but prevents the user from switching out or fleeing.

    22.18%
  • #2

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    20.83%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    19.21%
  • #4

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    12.89%
  • #5

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    7.80%
  • #6

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    3.45%
  • #7

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    2.36%
  • #8

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    1.98%
  • #9

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    1.64%
  • #10

    Seed Bomb

    GRAPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

    1.48%
  • #11

    Other

    6.18%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    27.78%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    9.94%
  • #3

    Adamant 32/21/2/0/0/11

    2.83%
  • #4

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    2.38%
  • #5

    Adamant 0/32/0/0/2/32

    1.42%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    1.35%
  • #7

    Adamant 20/32/0/0/0/14

    1.30%
  • #8

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.12%
  • #9

    Jolly 0/32/0/0/2/32

    0.99%
  • #10

    Adamant 0/25/0/0/12/29

    0.94%
  • #11

    Other

    49.95%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Defiant

    If the Pokémon has any stat lowered by an opposing Pokémon, its Attack stat will be boosted sharply.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Falinksite

    Falinksite

    Allows Falinks to Mega Evolve into Mega Falinks.

    93.68%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    1.06%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    0.89%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.85%
  • #5
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    0.75%
  • #6
    Chesto Berry

    Chesto Berry

    Awakens a Pokémon from sleep .

    0.61%
  • #7
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.48%
  • #8
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.39%
  • #9
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.31%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.29%
  • #11

    Other

    0.69%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.72%
  • #2
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.60%
  • #3
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.29%
  • #4
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.57%
  • #5
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.34%
  • #6
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.06%
  • #7
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.97%
  • #8
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.93%
  • #9
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.65%
  • #10
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.63%
  • #11

    Other

    48.24%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Falinks Mega in the current VGC format?

**To use Falinks Mega effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fighting type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Falinks Mega appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Falinks Mega fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Defiant, Falinksite and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include No Retreat, Close Combat, Protect, Rock Slide, Knock Off, and Iron Head. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Falinks Mega has important weaknesses to fairy 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Sinistcha, Incineroar, Gholdengo, Farigiraf, and Garchomp appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Falinks Mega. Open the Falinks Mega teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Falinks Mega with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Falinks Mega in VGC

What is the best moveset for Falinks Mega?

The best moveset for Falinks Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves No Retreat, Close Combat, Protect, Rock Slide.

How to counter Falinks Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Falinks Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Falinks Mega?

The best item for Falinks Mega is typically Falinksite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Falinks Mega come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon