The best Flying-type Pokemon, like Rayquaza, Moltres, and Braviary, are always ready to soar into battle in Pokemon GO!

Due to the type system in Pokemon GO, you will want to bring the right Pokemon to each battle. This is because each type has an advantage or disadvantage against other Pokemon types.

If the battle you’re taking part in, whether it is defeating Gym defenders or a Raid boss, requires Flying-types, then you’ve come to the right place!

Rayquaza Pokemon GO Flying

Top 10 Strongest Flying-Type Attackers in Pokemon GO

The 10 best Flying-type Pokemon with strong Flying attacks are:

  • Moltres
  • Rayquaza
  • Braviary
  • Staraptor
  • Honchkrow
  • Yveltal
  • Hisuian Braviary
  • Galarian Moltres
  • Unfezant
  • Therian Forme Tornadus

All of these Pokemon are great options if the battle you’re fighting requires a Flying-type Pokemon. Just make sure to teach them the Flying-type attacks below!

PokemonImageFast AttackCharged Attack
MoltresPokemon GO MoltresWing AttackSky Attack
RayquazaRayquaza Pokemon GOAir SlashHurricane
BraviaryBraviary Pokemon GOAir SlashBrave Bird
StaraptorStaraptor Pokemon GOWing AttackBrave Bird
HonchkrowHonchkrow Pokemon GOPeckSky Attack
YveltalYveltal Pokemon GOGustHurricane
Hisuian BraviaryHisuian Braviary Pokemon GOAir SlashBrave Bird
Galarian MoltresGalarian Moltres Pokemon GOWing AttackBrave Bird
UnfezantUnfeazant Pokemon GOAir SlashSky Attack
Therian Forme TornadusTherian Forme Tornadus Pokemon GOGustHurricane

Also, powering up your Pokemon is integral if you want to take on tougher battles. Here’s the fastest way to earn Candy in Pokemon GO so you can power up your strongest ones!

Pokemon Hisuian Braviary Raid Day Date, Time & All Bonuses

Best Flying-Type Mega Pokemon

These are the best Flying-type Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO:

While there are others in the game, they don’t have any Flying-type attacks, making them much less useful in battles against Pokemon that are weak to Flying.

PokemonImageFast AttackCharged Attack
Mega PidgeotPokemon GO Mega PidgeotWing AttackBrave Bird
Mega Charizard YPokemon GO Mega Charizard YAir SlashBlast Burn
Pokemon GO Mega Pidgeot Raid Guide – Best Counters & Weakness

Read More: Every Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO

What Is Flying Super Effective Against in Pokemon GO?

Flying types attacks are super effective or not very effective against these other types:

Super EffectiveNot Very Effective
Bug
Fighting
Grass
Electric
Rock
Steel

Pokemon GO Flying-Type Weaknesses & Resistances

These are the resistances and weaknesses for Flying-type Pokemon:

ResistancesWeaknesses
Bug
Fighting
Grass
Ground (Double Resistance)
Electric
Ice
Rock

There are well over a dozen other types of Pokemon in Pokemon GO. These are the best ones of every type:

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