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Falinks is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. This guide covers Falinks’ stats, best moves, abilities, evolution status, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Mega Falinks information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Falinks guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Falinks is a Fighting-type Pokemon made up of six units that move together in formation. It does not evolve, but it is known for its signature move No Retreat and current Mega Falinks coverage in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
Competitive Overview
Falinks can be threatening in the right situation because of No Retreat, Defiant and strong physical coverage, especially when it can safely set up.
Its biggest strengths are Fighting-type offense and setup potential. Its biggest issues are vulnerability to common Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks and the fact that No Retreat prevents switching after use.
Here are the key facts to know about Falinks, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Falinks
National Dex
#0870
Type
Fighting
Species
Formation Pokemon
Height
9’10” / 3.0 m
300 cm
Weight
136.7 lbs / 62.0 kg
62.0 kg
Abilities
Battle Armor, Defiant
Falinks has balanced physical stats with solid Attack and Defense. It relies on setup, coverage and careful positioning rather than raw Speed.
Falinks can use STAB attacks, support moves and coverage across different Pokemon games. These are some of Falinks’s most useful and recognizable moves.
Falinks’ signature setup move that boosts its major stats while preventing it from switching out.
A powerful Fighting-type attack that gives Falinks strong immediate damage.
A strong priority move that can pressure opponents on the first turn Falinks is in battle.
A high-power Bug-type attack for Psychic, Dark and Grass-type targets.
Coverage that helps Falinks hit Fairy-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can help Falinks pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
A setup move that raises Attack and can turn Falinks into a stronger physical threat.
Falinks can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including STAB moves, support options and coverage moves. Use the section below to view Falinks’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Falinks is a Fighting-type Pokemon. It resists Bug, Rock and Dark-type moves, but it is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resistances
Bug, Rock, Dark
Immunity
None
Falinks’s abilities help define its support value, battle role and matchup utility across Pokemon games.
Prevents Falinks from taking critical hits, helping it avoid sudden damage spikes.
Raises Falinks’ Attack when one of its stats is lowered by an opponent, making it dangerous against Intimidate and stat drops.
Falinks does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Falinks’ availability begins in Generation 8. It can be found in Galar in Sword and Shield and later appears in Paldea in Scarlet and Violet.
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Falinks had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 8 and Lake of Outrage. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 8 and Lake of Outrage. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Asado Desert, North Province Area Two and West Province Area One. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Asado Desert, North Province Area Two and West Province Area One. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. Mega Falinks information is tracked for Pokemon Legends Z-A coverage. |
| Game | Where to Find Falinks |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Falinks is Falinks’ Mega Evolution associated with Pokemon Legends Z-A coverage. It keeps Falinks’ formation theme while emphasizing the bond between the brass and troopers.
Category
Formation Pokemon
Type
Fighting
Evolution Type
Mega Evolution
Key Item
Falinksite
Mega Falinks gives Falinks an important alternate form to track for modern Pokemon coverage. This section can be updated as more game, stat and competitive information becomes available.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Falinks. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Falinks is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Falinks is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Falinks does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon.
Falinks’s abilities are Battle Armor, Defiant.
Falinks’s best moves often include No Retreat, Close Combat, First Impression, Megahorn, Iron Head, Rock Slide.
Falinks can be threatening in the right situation because of No Retreat, Defiant and strong physical coverage, especially when it can safely set up.
Falinks’ availability begins in Generation 8. It can be found in Galar in Sword and Shield and later appears in Paldea in Scarlet and Violet.
Yes, Falinks has Mega Falinks information tracked for Pokemon Legends Z-A coverage.
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