Route 8 (Main)
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 40
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#870
POKÉDEX No. #870
Falinks
Formation Pokémon
Five of them are troopers, and one is the brass. The brass’s orders are absolute.
Weak to
Flying
Psychic
Fairy
Height3.0 m
Weight62.0 kg
AbilitiesBattle Armor
Varieties2
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack100184–328
- Defense100184–328
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def60112–240
- Speed75139–273
Total470
/ 720
BST470
58 percentile (1025)+3 vs Gen 8 avg (467)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 8
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Multiple Heads
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #870 |
| Champions | #870 |
| Galar | #345 |
| Lumiose City | #212 |
| Paldea | #300 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
165
EV Yield
+2 Attack+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Falinks's Fighting typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 470, Falinks plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 100, while Special Defense (60) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Fighting typing leaves Falinks with 3 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Falinks a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
3.0 m
Weight
62.0 kg
TypeFighting
Abilities
Protects against critical hits.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
FairyMineral
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Falinks?
Falinks is a Fighting type Pokémon.
What are Falinks's weaknesses?
Falinks takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Falinks evolve?
Falinks does not evolve.
What are Falinks's base stats?
Falinks has a base stat total of 470: HP 65, Attack 100, Defense 100, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 60, Speed 75. Its highest stat is Attack (100).