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Fletchling

Fletchling

NORMALFLYING
HP
45
Atk
50
Def
43
SpA
40
SpD
38
Spe
62
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Timid 29/0/5/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. TailwindFLYINGStatus25.1%
  2. TauntDARKStatus22.6%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus22.5%
  4. Air SlashFLYINGSpecial21.0%

Best Ability / Item

Big PecksMental HerbMental Herb

Fletchling technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    25.06%
  • #2

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    22.65%
  • #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.

    22.50%
  • #4

    Air Slash

    FLYSpecial75 BP

    The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

    20.97%
  • #5

    Feather Dance

    FLYStatus

    The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

    1.25%
  • #6

    Quick Attack

    NORPhysical40 BP

    The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

    1.23%
  • #7

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    1.15%
  • #8

    Quick Guard

    FIGStatus

    The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

    0.98%
  • #9

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

    The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    0.87%
  • #10

    Hurricane

    FLYSpecial110 BP

    The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.

    0.77%
  • #11

    Other

    2.57%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Timid 29/0/5/0/0/32

    36.38%
  • #2

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

    10.74%
  • #3

    Timid 32/2/0/0/0/32

    7.72%
  • #4

    Bold 32/0/32/2/0/0

    7.28%
  • #5

    Bold 32/2/32/0/0/0

    5.27%
  • #6

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    4.92%
  • #7

    Hardy 32/0/5/0/0/29

    4.32%
  • #8

    Timid 30/0/5/0/7/24

    4.21%
  • #9

    Sassy 32/2/32/0/0/0

    2.80%
  • #10

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    2.68%
  • #11

    Other

    13.68%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Big Pecks

    Prevents the Pokémon from having its Defense stat lowered.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    62.09%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    36.30%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    1.61%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    DittoDitto
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    77.52%
  • #2
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.70%
  • #3
    StaraptorStaraptor
    NORFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.70%
  • #4
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.96%
  • #5
    ArchaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    2.10%
  • #6
    Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
    NORGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    1.78%
  • #7
    AnnihilapeAnnihilape
    FIGGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    0.88%
  • #8
    SerperiorSerperior
    GRA
    TeamsBuilder
    0.85%
  • #9
    CeruledgeCeruledge
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    0.32%
  • #10
    ArmarougeArmarouge
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    0.07%
  • #11

    Other

    0.12%
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Fletchling in the current meta?

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How to use Fletchling in the current VGC format?

**To use Fletchling effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Normal/Flying type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Fletchling 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 Fletchling fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Big Pecks, Mental Herb and Timid 29/0/5/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Tailwind, Taunt, Protect, Air Slash, Feather Dance, and Quick Attack. 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, Fletchling has important weaknesses to electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Ditto, Maushold, Staraptor, Farigiraf, and Archaludon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Fletchling in VGC

What is the best moveset for Fletchling?

The best moveset for Fletchling in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Tailwind, Taunt, Protect, Air Slash.

How to counter Fletchling in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Fletchling can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Fletchling?

The best item for Fletchling is typically Mental Herb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Fletchling 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