Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Flamigo
Say it: FLA-mi-go
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Flamigo is the Syncopate Pokémon — Flying and Fighting. In Pokémon GO it is a Flying/Fighting attacker. Flying helps against Fighting, Bug, and Grass; Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark. Electric, Ice, Fairy, Psychic, and Flying punish it. Catch Flamigo from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: FLA-mi-go
Flamigo (#973) is a Flying / Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a niche Flying/Fighting attacker with Wing Attack / Double Kick + Brave Bird / Aerial Ace / Upper Hand. Against Flamigo, lead with Electric, Ice, Fairy, Psychic, or Flying. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Flamigo is a Flying / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0973. Use the Flying/Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Wing Attack + Brave Bird is the Flying kit; Double Kick + Upper Hand for Fighting. Low priority versus stronger Flying/Fighting. Shadow Flamigo is a novelty — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Flamigo is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 227
- Defense
- 145
- Stamina
- 193
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Flamigo’s always-available TM pool. Wing Attack + Brave Bird covers Flying needs.
Fast
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying energy / default
- Double Kick · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Brave Bird · Standard
Flying nuke
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying alternate
- Upper Hand · Standard
Fighting coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- wing attack
- double kick
Charged
- aerial ace
- brave bird
- upper hand
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #133 of 954 · CP 1496
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- Ultra League · rank #111 of 747 · CP 2481
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- Master League · rank #135 of 1023 · CP 3117
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.