Fly (move)

This article is about the move Fly. For the game mechanic used to instantly travel to previously visited locations, see Flight.

For the field move in Pokémon Ranger, see Field Move (Ranger).

For the animated short with the Japanese name of "Fly", see Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures.

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Fly そらをとぶ Fly

Battles Type  Flying Category  Physical PP  15 (max. 24) Power  90 Accuracy  95% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock Usable outside of battle

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone but the user (long-range)

Availability Introduced  Generation I HM02 in Generation I HM02 in Generation II HM02 in Generation III HM02 in Generation IV HM02 in Generation V HM02 in Generation VI TM76 in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon TM14 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! TM06 in Pokémon Sword and Shield TM94 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl TM097 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  0   Can avoid being startled by others.

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  1 ♥ Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  0   Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Fly (Japanese: そらをとぶ Fly) is a damage-dealing Flying-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

• HM02 from Generations I through VI.
• TM76 in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
• TM14 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
• TM06 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
• TM94 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
• TM097 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Effect

In battle

Generation I

On the turn that Fly is selected, the user will fly up high and become semi-invulnerable, where the only attacks it cannot avoid are Bide and Swift. On the following turn, Fly will inflict damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Fly is selected, the user will be unable to switch out unless Fly is disrupted or fully executed.

If Fly is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses Mirror Move during the turn that the user flies up high, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Fly (or fail if it cannot).

Full paralysis and self-inflicted damage due to confusion will disrupt Fly. Additionally, if the user is fully paralyzed during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, it will not be reset until the user switches out or fully executes Fly.

From Pokémon Stadium onward, Fly will allow the user to avoid Bide. Full paralysis will reset the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. Mirror Move will copy Fly on either of the turns it takes to execute.

Pokémon can be caught during the semi-invulnerable stage of Fly.

Generation II

The user can now be hit by Gust, Thunder, Twister, and Whirlwind during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and will receive double damage from Gust and Twister.

The user may also be hit in the air if it was previously targeted by Lock-On or Mind Reader, and then struck the following turn, unless said move was Magnitude, Earthquake, or Fissure. Swift and Bide no longer hit on their own during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

Starting in this generation, if a Pokémon flies into the air but the battle ends before it can come down (such as from a wild Pokémon using Teleport or Self-Destruct), the PP was already deducted on the first turn. No additional PP will be deducted when the move hits on the second turn.

Due to a glitch in this generation only, when Lock-On or Mind Reader are in effect, the moves Attract, Curse, Foresight, Mean Look, Mimic, Nightmare, Spider Web, and Transform cannot hit targets in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and moves cannot lower stats of targets in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly (status moves such as String Shot will fail, and additional effects of moves such as Bubble will not activate).

Generation III

The user can now also be hit by Sky Uppercut during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

Magnitude, Earthquake, and Fissure will now hit a Pokémon using Fly as usual when the target is under the effect of Lock-On or Mind Reader.

Generation IV

Fly's base power was increased from 70 to 90. It cannot be used if Gravity is in effect, and if Gravity takes effect on the same turn Fly was used, the latter move is canceled.

The user is now unable to avoid moves used by Pokémon with the Ability No Guard during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and unable to avoid moves if it has No Guard. If the user is hit by Gust or Twister during the semi-invulnerable turn, the move's power will be doubled rather than the damage dealt (resulting in virtually the same effect).

Generation V onwards

The user can also be hit with Hurricane, Smack Down, and Thousand Arrows during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. If Smack Down or Thousand Arrows hits, the user of Fly will be knocked down, cancelling the move. If the user is hit by Gust or Twister during the semi-invulnerable turn, the damage dealt will be doubled rather than the move's power (resulting in virtually the same effect).

If a Power Herb is held by the user, Fly can be executed in one turn.

Fly can hit non-adjacent opponents in Triple Battles.

Outside of battle

Main article: Flight

Fly is used as a field move to instantly travel to previously visited locations. Most possible Fly destinations are primarily cities and towns, but other significant locations can be flown to as well.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, players can fly to any area marked on the PokéNav Plus's Town Map. When the player flies to a route or a landmark, they will land in front of a sign that marks the area if there is one, or an otherwise suitable spot. In addition to the Party menu, players can use Fly through the AreaNav.

Starting in Generation VII, Fly is no longer a field move. This function is served by the Poké Ride Charizard Glide in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon; the Secret Technique Sky Dash in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!; the Flying Taxi in Pokémon Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet; and the Pokétch's Hidden Moves app in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Description

Games Description Stad The Pokémon flies high, then strikes in the next turn. Used for flying to places already visited. Stad2 The Pokémon flies high, then strikes in the next turn. Used to fly to places already visited. GSC 1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack RSE Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.* Flies up on the first turn, then attacks next turn.* FRLG A 2-turn move that hits on the 2nd turn. Use it to fly to any known town. ColoXD Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. DPPtHGSS The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.* The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used to fly to any familiar town.* PBR The user soars high, then strikes on the second turn. BWB2W2 The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used to fly to any familiar town.* XYORAS The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town. SMUSUM The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. PE SwShLA The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. BDSP The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves. SV The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
										SMUSUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0142		Aerodactyl		Flying		Flying	−	−	−	−	−	49	−	−
0373		Salamence		Dragon		Dragon	50	50	50	50	1, Evo.		1, Evo.	1, Evo.	Evo.
0384		Rayquaza		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	45	45DPPt 65HGSS	65	65	65		63	63	63
0661		Fletchling		Flying		Flying				−	−		50		50
0662		Fletchinder		Flying		Flying				−	−		64		64
0663		Talonflame		Flying		Flying				−	−		74		74
0738		Vikavolt		Bug		Bug					−		50		50
0780		Drampa		Monster	Dragon					45		45
0841		Flapple		Grass	Dragon							40		40
0931		Squawkabilly All forms		Flying		Flying									30
1005		Roaring Moon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									70
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TM/HM

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
						HM02	HM02	HM02	HM02	HM02	HM02	SMUSUM TM76	PE TM14	SwSh TM06	BDSP TM94	SV TM097
0006		Charizard		Monster	Dragon	✔Y	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0016		Pidgey		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0017		Pidgeotto		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0018		Pidgeot		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0021		Spearow		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0022		Fearow		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0041		Zubat		Flying		Flying	−	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0042		Golbat		Flying		Flying	−	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0083		Farfetch'd		Flying	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0084		Doduo		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	−
0085		Dodrio		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0142		Aerodactyl		Flying		Flying	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0144		Articuno		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0144		Articuno Galarian Form		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									✔		✔
0145		Zapdos		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0145		Zapdos Galarian Form		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									✔		✔
0146		Moltres		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0146		Moltres Galarian Form		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									✔		✔
0149		Dragonite		Water 1	Dragon	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0163		Hoothoot		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0164		Noctowl		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0169		Crobat		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0176		Togetic		Flying	Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0178		Xatu		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0198		Murkrow		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0225		Delibird		Water 1	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0227		Skarmory		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0249		Lugia		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0250		Ho-Oh		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0276		Taillow		Flying		Flying			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0277		Swellow		Flying		Flying			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0278		Wingull		Water 1	Flying			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0279		Pelipper		Water 1	Flying			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0329		Vibrava		Bug	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0330		Flygon		Bug	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0333		Swablu		Flying	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0334		Altaria		Flying	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0357		Tropius		Monster	Grass			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0373		Salamence		Dragon		Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0380		Latias		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0381		Latios		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0384		Rayquaza		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0396		Starly		Flying		Flying				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0397		Staravia		Flying		Flying				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0398		Staraptor		Flying		Flying				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0425		Drifloon		Amorphous		Amorphous				−	−	−	−		−	−	✔
0426		Drifblim		Amorphous		Amorphous				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0430		Honchkrow		Flying		Flying				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0441		Chatot		Flying		Flying				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0468		Togekiss		Flying	Fairy				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0487		Giratina All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0493		Arceus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0519		Pidove		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔
0520		Tranquill		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔
0521		Unfezant All forms		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔
0527		Woobat		Field	Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔
0528		Swoobat		Field	Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔
0561		Sigilyph		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔
0567		Archeops		Flying	Water 3					✔	✔	✔		✔
0580		Ducklett		Water 1	Flying					✔	✔	✔				✔
0581		Swanna		Water 1	Flying					✔	✔	✔				✔
0623		Golurk		Mineral		Mineral					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0627		Rufflet		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0628		Braviary		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0628		Braviary Hisuian Form		Flying		Flying											✔
0629		Vullaby		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0630		Mandibuzz		Flying		Flying					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0635		Hydreigon		Dragon		Dragon					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0637		Volcarona		Bug		Bug					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0641		Tornadus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0642		Thundurus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0643		Reshiram		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0644		Zekrom		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0645		Landorus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0646		Kyurem All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0649		Genesect All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔
0661		Fletchling		Flying		Flying						✔	✔		✔		✔
0662		Fletchinder		Flying		Flying						✔	✔		✔		✔
0663		Talonflame		Flying		Flying						✔	✔		✔		✔
0701		Hawlucha		Flying	Human-Like						✔	✔		✔		✔
0714		Noibat		Flying	Dragon						✔	✔		✔		✔
0715		Noivern		Flying	Dragon						✔	✔		✔		✔
0717		Yveltal		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔	✔		✔
0731		Pikipek		Flying		Flying							✔				✔
0732		Trumbeak		Flying		Flying							✔				✔
0733		Toucannon		Flying		Flying							✔				✔
0738		Vikavolt		Bug		Bug							−		✔		✔
0741		Oricorio All forms		Flying		Flying							✔				✔
0780		Drampa		Monster	Dragon							✔		✔
0785		Tapu Koko		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔		✔
0792		Lunala		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔		✔		✔
0797		Celesteela		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔		✔
0804		Naganadel		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔USUM		✔
0821		Rookidee		Flying		Flying									✔		✔
0822		Corvisquire		Flying		Flying									✔		✔
0823		Corviknight		Flying		Flying									✔		✔
0841		Flapple		Grass	Dragon									✔		✔
0845		Cramorant		Water 1	Flying									✔		✔
0887		Dragapult		Amorphous	Dragon									✔		✔
0890		Eternatus		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
0905		Enamorus All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
0931		Squawkabilly All forms		Flying		Flying											✔
0940		Wattrel		Water 1	Flying											✔
0941		Kilowattrel		Water 1	Flying											✔
0962		Bombirdier		Flying		Flying											✔
0973		Flamigo		Flying		Flying											✔
0993		Iron Jugulis		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
1005		Roaring Moon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
1016		Fezandipiti		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Pokéwalker - Yellow Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation I

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	CoroCoro Flying Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation III

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	ANA Pikachu Sapporo Pikachu GW Pikachu PotD Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	All Nippon Airways Pikachu 2012 World Championships Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation VI

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Pokémon Center Online Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Pokémon World Festival Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IX

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Flying Terastal Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Fly gives the user the flying status on the first turn. While the user is in the air, the Pokémon cannot be hit by moves (except moves such as Gust, Thunder, Twister and Sky Uppercut). Projectiles will also pass the user as if their tile was empty. On the second turn, the user attacks the enemy in front. In the Rescue Team, Explorers and Adventure Squad series, the move's damage is doubled at the end of damage calculation.

Due to it being a two-turn move, this move cannot be linked. Fly cannot be used in a Pokémon Tower in the Adventure Squad series.

When used by a Gigantic Pokémon in Gates to Infinity, Fly has a base PP of 20, base accuracy of 90%, and the user can move to hit an enemy anywhere in the room.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 14 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDTDS 14 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No BSL 14 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDGtI 40 99 13 50 95% 98% Front Enemy No SMD 37 99 13 30 95% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Super Smash Bros. series

Fly is Charizard's up special. It cloaks itself in fire as it rotates in the air while gaining height, damaging nearby enemies. It acts as a recovery move for returning to the stage.

Moltres's Trophy states that it uses Fly when summoned from a Poké Ball. However, this instance of the move is much more similar to the flying action that a bird makes, rather than the actual move Fly.

The Smash Bros. DOJO!!, the official website for Super Smash Bros. Brawl states that Mew, Celebi, and Jirachi all use Fly when leaving the screen after being summoned from a Poké Ball, however, of the three, only Mew can learn it in the core series.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Fly is a Charged Attack that has been available since July 3, 2020.

Fly
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 80 Energy cost 50 Duration 1.8 seconds Damage window 1.2 - 1.5 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 80 Energy cost 45 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Fly	Physical	—	3	169	202	95%	An opponent	Quick Move; Flying	The user begins flying. After a set time, the user stops flying and attacks. No other actions can be taken while flying. Most moves used by opponents will not hit the user while it is flying. If the user is attacked by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying.	Nate & Braviary Falkner & Swellow Nita & Landorus Elesa (Palentine's 2023) & Togetic Cheren (Champion) & Tornadus

Notes:

• In co-op battles, the user will stop flying upon using a unity attack.
• Description prior to Version 2.11.0 (from July 28, 2021): ...If the user is hit by a sync move while flying, it will stop flying.
• Description prior to Version 2.23.5 (from August 8, 2022): ...If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Fly

★★★★
Attack power	34.96338
Charge time	0.94 seconds
Range type	Dash
Number of hits	2
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Fly is Talonflame's first move. It is obtained by evolving from Fletchinder at level 7 and upgrading Acrobatics into it instead of Brave Bird. The user flies up into the sky, becoming untargetable. After 3s, the user dives at the targeted area, damaging all enemies in the area. Fly can be recast to dive early. This move's cooldown is reduced by 40% if it hits an enemy player. At level 13, the hit enemies are also knocked up.

Description

Games Description MDRB The user gains the Flying status, making it attack strongly on the next turn. It is not possible to link this move. MDTDS Gives the user a Flying status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. You can't link this move. BSL そらをとぶじょうたいになり ちからをため つぎのこうどうで いりょくのたかい こうげきを くりだす このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない MDGtI You soar, then strike your enemy during the second turn. You won't be hit by an item or a move while you're in the air. The Pokémon soars, then strikes its enemies on the second turn. It evades items or moves while it's in the air.* Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Spiral into the sky, and hit opponents multiple times.* SMD You soar, get the flying status condition, and then strike your enemy in the next turn. While you're in the air, you won't be hit by items or moves.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Golurk Shiny Golurk
The user soars into the air, then strikes. It can also be used for flying anywhere.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Golurk pulls its legs and hands into its body and releases powerful orange or light blue flames from the sockets to propel it into the air like a rocket. It then flies forward to slam its body into the opponent.
Juanita's Golurk	White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram		Debut
Ridley's Golurk	Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!		None

• In the English dub of Fighting Flyer with Fire, Ash told his Charizard to use Fly. In the Japanese version, he merely told Charizard to take flight. In either case, Charizard was unable to execute the command due to a wing injury.

POKÉTOON

• In Blossom's Dream, Blossom told her father's Charizard, Char-ly, to use Fly, but it refused to obey someone other than its own Trainer.

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Swoobat
The user flies in the air.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Swoobat flies in the air.
Dol's Swoobat	Challenge the Battle Subway!		Debut

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Drifblim
The user soars into the air. It can also be used for flying anywhere.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Drifblim takes to the skies while holding its passengers in its arms.
Hiori's Drifblim	Behold The Phantom Thief Of Justice		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Pikachu Charizard Murkrow Drifblim
The user soars into the air, then strikes. It can also be used for flying anywhere.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Aerodactyl flies through the skies while carrying a passenger on its back or in its talons.
Red's Aero	Holy Moltres		Debut
	Charizard flies through the skies while carrying a passenger on its back.
Blue's Charizard	Kalling Kadabra		Charizard could not legally learn Fly at the time
	Dragonite flies high into the air while carrying a passenger.
Lance's Dragonite	Aerodactyl Redux		None
	Murkrow flies high into the air while carrying a passenger.
Silver's Murkrow	Quilava Quandary		None
Ariana's Murkrow	With a Little Help From Hitmonchan		None
	Natu flies through the skies while carrying a passenger.
Crystal's Natee	A Flaaffy Kerfuffle		Natu cannot legally learn Fly
	Farfetch'd flies through the skies while carrying a passenger.
Bill's Farfetch'd	A Flaaffy Kerfuffle		None
	Pikachu flies into the air using ballons.
Yellow's Chuchu	The Last Battle VII		Game event-exclusive move
	Tropius flies through the skies while carrying a passenger.
Sapphire's Troppy	Assaulted by Pelipper I		None
	Flygon flies through the skies while carrying a passenger.
Wally's Flygon	Talk About Timing, Treecko		None
	Xatu flies through the skies while carrying a passenger.
Crystal's Natee	The Final Battle II		None
	Drifblim flies through the skies while carrying a passenger on its head or arms.
Fantina's Drifblim	Crowded by Croagunk & Advanced on by Abra I		None
	Honchkrow flies high into the air with a passanger.
Silver's Honchkrow	Dealing With A Koffing Fit		None

• Shelly's two Vibrava were revealed to know Fly on the official website, but they were never seen using the move.
• Courtney, Tabitha, and Blaise's Swellow were revealed to know Fly on the official website, but they have never been seen using the move.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Staraptor
The user flies in the air.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Staraptor flies in the air.
Shin's Staraptor	PBK3		Debut

In other generations

In battle

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	DPPt	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Outside of battle

Main article: Flight → Gallery

Trivia

• Many Pokémon noted for their ability to fly over long distances are unable to learn this move, such as Yanmega, which is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight according to its Pokédex entry from HeartGold. Conversely, Pokémon such as Vullaby can learn it, despite Pokédex entries stating they are incapable of flight.
• Despite Bug/Flying being the second most common type combination, the only Bug types able to learn Fly are Volcarona, Genesect, and Vikavolt, which are not Flying-types.
• In Pokémon Colosseum, Charizard and Salamence dive into the ground on the second turn of Fly.
• When Doduo and Dodrio use Fly in the 3D side-series games, they are shown running midair.
• The Sightseer who gives out TM76 (Fly) in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon says that although the machine is an HM in Johto because of its rarity, it is "just another TM" in Alola.
• Although flying Pokémon are commonly shown carrying their Trainers on their backs in the animated series, and many of these Pokémon are capable of learning Fly in the games, the move itself would not be depicted in the animated series until White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. This makes Fly the most recent HM move to officially debut in the animated series.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 飛翔 Fēichèuhng Mandarin 飛翔 / 飞翔 Fēixiáng Danish Flyve* Flyv* Dutch Vlieg Vliegen* Finnish Ilmaisku* French Vol German Fliegen Greek Πέταγμα Pétagma Hindi उर्रो Urro Indonesian Terbang Italian Volo Korean 공중날기 Gongjungnalgi Portuguese Brazil Voar Portugal Voo Voar* Serbian Let Spanish Vuelo Swedish Flyga* Thai บินขึ้น Turkish Uçma Vietnamese Bay Lượn Trên Bầu Trời

References

This article is part of Project Moves and Abilities, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games.