Falinks
Falinks is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0870 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | Formation Pokémon |
| Height | 3.0 m (9′10″) |
| Weight | 62.0 kg (136.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Battle Armor Defiant (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0345 (Sword/Shield) 0300 (Scarlet/Violet) 0212 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 165 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Fairy, Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Speed | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Total | 470 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Pokédex data
| National № | 0870 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | — |
| Height | — |
| Weight | — |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0345 (Sword/Shield) 0300 (Scarlet/Violet) 0212 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | — |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | — |
| Base Friendship | — |
| Base Exp. | — |
| Growth Rate | — |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | — |
| Egg cycles | — |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
| Defense | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Total | 570 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Falinks does not evolve.
Pokédex entries
| Sword | Five of them are troopers, and one is the brass. The brass’s orders are absolute. |
|---|---|
| Shield | The six of them work together as one Pokémon. Teamwork is also their battle strategy, and they constantly change their formation as they fight. |
| Scarlet | The brass, which is the one that stands at the front and issues orders, is the strongest and smartest of the six. |
| Violet | The leader, known as the brass, uses its extendible horn to issue orders to the others when it’s time to change formation. |
Moves learned by Falinks
Moves learnt by level up
Falinks learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 25 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 40 | No Retreat | Fighting | — | — | |
| 43 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 48 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 52 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 |
Egg moves
Falinks does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Falinks is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 45 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 77 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 102 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Falinks learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 25 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 35 | First Impression | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | No Retreat | Fighting | — | — | |
| 45 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 50 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 55 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 60 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Falinks does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Falinks is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Falinks sprites
Where to find Falinks
| Sword Shield |
Route 8, Lake of Outrage |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Asado Desert, North Province (Area Two), West Province (Area One) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Falinks questions
- What is a good moveset for Falinks?
- Why does Falinks give 1 Special Defense EV?
- Defiant or Battle armor for Falinks?
- Which move is better for falinks, throat chop or assurance?
- How Can You Use Falinks in Doubles?
- Which of Falinks or Dragapult is better for Sword/Shield playthroughs?
- Why can't I change my Falinks' Ability?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Falinks |
|---|---|
| Japanese | タイレーツ (Tairētsu) |
| German | Legios |
| French | Hexadron |
| Italian | Falinks |
| Spanish | Falinks |
| Korean | 대여르 (daeyeoreu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 列阵兵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 列陣兵 |
| English |
Formation Pokémon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じんけいポケモン |
| German | Formations-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Escadron |
| Italian | Pokémon Schieramento |
| Spanish | Pokémon Formación |
| Korean | 진형포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 阵形宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 陣形寶可夢 |
Name origin
- phalanx
- group of troops/officers in formation
- links
- connected items