Fly
Flying
Effect Summary
User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and deals damage on the next turn.
Detailed Effect
The user of Fly will fly up high on the first turn, disappearing from view and becoming invulnerable to most attacks. On the second turn, Fly deals regular damage.
The user can still be hit while in the air if:
, Fly executes in one turn.
The user can still be hit while in the air if:
- Hit by Gust, Twister for double damage
- Hit by Thunder, Sky Uppercut, Smack Down, Hurricane or Thousand Arrows for regular damage
- Smack Down and Thousand Arrows will also cancel Fly
- The target has the ability No Guard
, Fly executes in one turn.- In Gen 4 the power was increased from 70 to 90.
Description
C
GS
1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack
E
RS
Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FRLG
A 2-turn move that hits on the 2nd turn. Use it to fly to any known town.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
B2W2
BW
The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
ORAS
XY
The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.
SM
USUM
The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
Additional Information
Move Target
Long Rangemeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Shield
Protects the user from moves
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a
Power Herb
.
.Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Unusable during Gravity
This move cannot be used in high Gravity.
Targets opposite side in triples
In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Other Languages
Level Up
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
|---|---|
Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn. |
|---|---|
Description | Can avoid being startled by others. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️ |