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Flaaffy is an Electric-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its pink body, charged wool and evolution from Mareep into Ampharos. This guide covers Flaaffy’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Flaaffy guide supports current Pokemon games 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 |
Flaaffy is the evolved form of Mareep. It is an Electric-type Pokemon with less wool than Mareep, but it stores strong electric charges in its body.
Competitive Overview
Flaaffy is usually a middle-evolution Electric-type Pokemon rather than a top competitive threat. Its best value comes from improved Special Attack, paralysis support and the ability to evolve into Ampharos.
Flaaffy’s biggest strengths are moves such as Thunderbolt, Discharge, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Power Gem and Cotton Guard. Its biggest issues are low Speed and a weakness to Ground-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Flaaffy, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Flaaffy
National Dex
#0180
Type
Electric
Species
Wool Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
80 cm
Weight
29.3 lbs / 13.3 kg
13.3 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Flash Water
Flaaffy has better bulk and Special Attack than Mareep while keeping the same Electric typing. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Ampharos.
Flaaffy’s best moves usually focus on Electric-type damage, paralysis support and special coverage. These are some of Flaaffy’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Electric-type attack with solid power and accuracy.
An Electric-type attack with a chance to paralyze the target.
A status move that can paralyze the target.
A pivot move that lets Flaaffy deal damage and switch out.
A special Rock-type coverage move that can hit Fire and Flying-type Pokemon.
A defensive setup move that sharply raises Defense.
A reliable Normal-type attack with a chance to paralyze the target.
A Fairy-type coverage move that can hit Dragon and Dark-type Pokemon.
Flaaffy can learn Electric, Rock, Grass, Normal, Fairy and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Flaaffy’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Flaaffy is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground-type moves.
Type
Electric
Weaknesses
Ground
Resistances
Electric, Flying and Steel
Immunity
None
Flaaffy’s abilities can punish contact with paralysis or support Plus-based double battle strategies when its hidden ability is available.
May paralyze an attacker that makes contact with Flaaffy.
Boosts Special Attack when an ally has Plus or Minus in double battles when this hidden ability is available.
Flaaffy evolves from Mareep and evolves into Ampharos. The full Flaaffy evolution line is Mareep, Flaaffy and Ampharos.
Stage 1
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Starting form
Stage 2
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Evolves from Mareep at Level 15
Stage 3
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Evolves from Flaaffy at Level 30
Flaaffy’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Flaaffy is obtained by evolving Mareep at Level 15, found in the wild or transferred from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon Silver |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon WaterRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon Moon |
Found in supported wild areas, or evolve Mareep at Level 15. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Mareep at Level 15, trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer when supported. |
Pokemon Violet |
Transfer when supported. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolves from Flaaffy at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. |
| Game | Where to Find Flaaffy |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Flaaffy. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Flaaffy is an Electric-type Pokemon.
Flaaffy is weak to Ground-type moves.
Flaaffy evolves from Mareep at Level 15. Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos at Level 30.
Flaaffy’s abilities are Static and Plus.
Flaaffy’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Discharge, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Power Gem, Cotton Guard, Body Slam and Dazzling Gleam.
Flaaffy can be useful during mid-game play and becomes much stronger after evolving into Ampharos.
The most common way to get Flaaffy is to evolve Mareep at Level 15 or catch Flaaffy directly in games where it appears.
Yes. Flaaffy appears in Pokemon Legends Z-A and can be obtained by evolving Mareep at Level 15.
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