Flaaffy Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Flaaffy

Wool Pokémon

ELECTRIC

In the places on its body where fleece doesn’t grow, its skin is rubbery and doesn’t conduct electricity. Those spots are safe to touch.

Flaaffy Pokédex brings together the essential information for Flaaffy, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Flaaffy is National Pokédex #180 and was introduced in Generation Ii. It is a Electric-type Pokémon.

This Flaaffy Pokédex covers Flaaffy across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. In the places on its body where fleece doesn’t grow, its skin is rubbery and doesn’t conduct electricity. Those spots are safe to touch.

Flaaffy at a glance

Type: ELECTRIC
Weak to: GROUND2×
Best base stat: Special Attack — 80
Abilities: Static, Plus (Hidden)
Next evolution: Ampharos — Level 30

Flaaffy Pokédex overview

Flaaffy has the Electric typing, it belongs to Generation Ii, its Pokédex classification is the Wool Pokémon. In the places on its body where fleece doesn’t grow, its skin is rubbery and doesn’t conduct electricity. Those spots are safe to touch. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Flaaffy Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Flaaffy quick facts

Height: 0.8 m
Weight: 13.3 kg
Generation: Generation II
Growth rate: Medium Slow
Capture rate: 120
Base happiness: 70

Flaaffy Pokédex type and weaknesses

Flaaffy is weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel. These matchups come from Flaaffy's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Flaaffy and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Flaaffy type effectiveness

Damage taken when Flaaffy is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUND2×

Resists

ELECTRIC½×FLYING½×STEEL½×

Based on Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Flaaffy Pokédex stats

Flaaffy has a base stat total of 365, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 80. In the Flaaffy Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Flaaffy is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Flaaffy base stats

Hp70

Attack55

Defense55

Special Attack80

Special Defense60

Speed45

Total365

Flaaffy Pokédex abilities

Flaaffy can have Static and Plus as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Flaaffy functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Flaaffy abilities

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Plus Hidden

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

Flaaffy Pokédex evolution

Flaaffy evolves from Mareep. Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos (Level 30). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Flaaffy evolution family

Mareep

Level 15

Flaaffy

Level 30

Ampharos

Flaaffy evolution requirements

Evolves from

Mareep

Level 15

Evolves into

Ampharos

Level 30

Flaaffy Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Flaaffy has 1 form shown on this Flaaffy Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Flaaffy.

Flaaffy Pokédex game appearances

Flaaffy appears in 20 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Colosseum, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Flaaffy appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Flaaffy game availability

BlackGame data

Black 2Game data

ColosseumWild encounter

CrystalGame data

DiamondWild encounter

EmeraldGame data

FireredGame data

GoldWild encounter

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenGame data

PearlWild encounter

PlatinumWild encounter

RubyGame data

SapphireGame data

SilverWild encounter

SoulsilverWild encounter

Ultra SunWild encounter

Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

WhiteGame data

White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Flaaffy?

The locations below show where Flaaffy can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Flaaffy encounter locations

Search locationsGameMethod

47 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Colosseum	Pyrite Town Duel Square	Snag	30	100%	—
Diamond	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	41	10%	Radar On
Diamond	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	42	1%	Radar On
Gold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	5%	Time ♂orning
Gold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	5%	Time Day
Gold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	5%	Time Night
Gold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time ♂orning
Gold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time Day
Gold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time Night
Gold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	30%	Time Day
Gold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	30%	Time ♂orning
Gold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	30%	Time Night
Gold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	17	5%	Time Day
Heartgold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	4%	—
Heartgold	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	—
Heartgold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	20%	—
Heartgold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	10%	Radio Off
Heartgold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	16	4%	Time Day
Heartgold	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time Day
Pearl	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	41	10%	Radar On
Pearl	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	42	1%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	38	10%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	39	10%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	40	1%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 222 Area	Walk	41	1%	Radar On
Silver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	5%	Time ♂orning
Silver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	5%	Time Day
Silver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	5%	Time Night
Silver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time ♂orning
Silver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time Day
Silver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time Night
Silver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	30%	Time Day
Silver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	30%	Time ♂orning
Silver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	30%	Time Night
Silver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	17	5%	Time Day
Soulsilver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	15	4%	—
Soulsilver	Johto Route 42 Area	Walk	17	4%	—
Soulsilver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	20%	—
Soulsilver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	15	10%	Radio Off
Soulsilver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	16	4%	Time Day
Soulsilver	Johto Route 43 Area	Walk	17	4%	Time Day
Ultra Sun	Poke Pelago Elite ♀our Defeated	Gift	49–55	2%	—
Ultra Sun	Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached	Gift	37–43	3%	—
Ultra Sun	Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached	Gift	21–27	3%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Poke Pelago Elite ♀our Defeated	Gift	49–55	2%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached	Gift	37–43	3%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached	Gift	21–27	3%	—

Flaaffy Pokédex moves

The Flaaffy Pokédex lists 113 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Flaaffy move explorer

Search movesMethodTypeCategory

113 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Growl	NORMAL	Status	—	100	40	Level Up
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
1	Thunder Shock	ELECTRIC	Special	40	100	30	Level Up
1	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Level Up
11	Cotton Spore	GRASS	Status	—	100	40	Level Up
16	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
20	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Level Up
25	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Level Up
29	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Level Up
31	Discharge	ELECTRIC	Special	80	100	15	Level Up
34	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100	20	Level Up
36	Cotton Guard	GRASS	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
36	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
36	Signal Beam	BUG	Special	75	100	15	Level Up
45	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Level Up
47	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Level Up
47	Dazzling Gleam	FAIRY	Special	80	100	10	Level Up
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Dazzling Gleam	FAIRY	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Machine
—	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	100	50	5	Machine
—	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	Special	40	100	15	Machine
—	Eerie Impulse	ELECTRIC	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Electric Terrain	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Machine
—	Electroweb	ELECTRIC	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Endeavor	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	5	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Flash	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100	10	Machine
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Ice Punch	ICE	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Machine
—	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100	20	Machine
—	Power Up Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	20	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Reflect	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Roar	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	—	—	25	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Machine
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Machine
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Trailblaze	GRASS	Physical	50	100	20	Machine
—	Volt Switch	ELECTRIC	Special	70	100	20	Machine
—	Wild Charge	ELECTRIC	Physical	90	100	15	Machine
—	Zap Cannon	ELECTRIC	Special	120	50	5	Machine
—	After You	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Tutor
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	100	50	5	Tutor
—	Electroweb	ELECTRIC	Special	55	95	15	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Heal Bell	NORMAL	Status	—	—	5	Tutor
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Tutor
—	Magnet Rise	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mega Kick	NORMAL	Physical	120	75	5	Tutor
—	Mega Punch	NORMAL	Physical	80	85	20	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Signal Beam	BUG	Special	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Tutor
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Tutor

Flaaffy Pokédex entries

The Flaaffy Pokédex entries below let you compare how Flaaffy has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Flaaffy Pokédex entries

GameEntry

Gold

As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.

Silver

Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.

Crystal

Because of its rubbery, electric ity-resistant skin, it can store lots of electric ity in its fur.

Ruby

FLAAFFY’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.

Sapphire

FLAAFFY’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.

Emerald

Its fleece quality changes to generate strong static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare, slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.

Firered

Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted.

Leafgreen

As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won’t grow.

Diamond