The 10 Best Flying type Pokemon [Ranked from Best to Worst!]

Rayquaza

Rayquaza made it onto this list of the best Pokémon of all time too, and it's easy to see why, as this Flying type Pokémon packs a punch and looks good doing it.

Introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, this Pokémon had an upgraded role in Pokémon Emerald and served at the game's mascot. A powerful Dragon type Pokémon with access to some great Dragon type moves, Rayquaza is a menace in battle.

In the remade and upgraded Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Rayquaza was given a potent new Mega Evolution! Mega Rayquaza is one of the strongest Flying Pokemon of all time with a whopping 780 base stat total! Its high stats mean moves like Stone Edge hit hard, and its signature Ability Delta Stream is a real menace!

With all its advantages it's easy to see why Rayquaza has placed so highly on this list! This legendary Pokemon has more than earned its top spot as the best Flying type Pokemon.

Yveltal

The mascot Pokémon for Pokemon Y, Yveltal is a truly powerful Flying type Pokémon. With great stats all over, where Yveltal really shines is in its powerful offensive stats.

Yveltal has a great movepool with access to some fantastic Dark type moves as well as many great Flying type attacks such as Sky Attack and Oblivion Wing. Yveltal is a real menace in battle.

This Legendary Pokemon has even appeared in the Super Smash Bros. franchise! As one of the strongest Flying Pokemon, Yveltal definitely deserves its spot on this list!

Kilowattrel

Boasting a cool dual typing in the form of Flying and Electric types, Kilowattrel is a powerful Pokémon introduced in recent released, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Kilowattrel is immune to Ground type moves through its Flying type, which eliminates its Electric type's only weakness! Kilowattrel works really well as part of a rain team. 

Kilowattrel earned its place on this list of the best bird Pokémon, and its great typing, fantastic Speed stat, and awesome utility mean it takes a spot on this list, too!

Aerodactyl

No listing of Flying types is complete with Aerodactyl. First introduced in Pokemon Red and Blue, Aerodactyl can be revived from an ancient Amber Fossil item found in game

As a Rock type Pokémon Aerodactyl can make great use of Rock type moves. This powerful Pokemon has a good Attack stat but a fantastic Speed, meaning it can often move first. With Rock Head as its Ability, Aerodactyl takes no recoil from moves, making great use of powerful move, Stone Edge.

In its Mega Form, Mega Aerodactyl has even more Speed to go with its fresh new look, and it slaps harder, too. This ancient Pokémon is a real beast, and it's come all the way out of prehistory to earn a top spot on this list!

Togekiss

A popular Pokémon, Togekiss also features on this list of the best Fairy type Pokemon. Evolving from Togetic with a Shiny Stone, Togekiss was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

This Flying/Fairy dual-type Pokemon is a great choice in battle. With an immunity to Dragon types and their moves, Togekiss is a great Dragon buster.

A powerful Pokémon, Togekiss has a great Special Attack stat and good Special Defense. With its great movepool, useful Ability, and fantastic dual typing, Togekiss is easily one of the best Flying type Pokemon.

Corviknight

With a fantastic defensive bulk, Corviknight is a great Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Resistant to eight types and immune to two due to its dual typing, Corviknight is a fantastic defensive choice. But with access to great moves like Brave Bird and Steel type moves, Corviknight can hit back, too.

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This popular Pokémon is a great choice for battlers, and its cool design makes it an instant favourite. Although not the strongest Flying type, Corviknight with its solid bulk has its proper place on this list of the best Flying type Pokemon.

Salamence

Popular for its great design and strong stats, Salamence is a great choice of Flying type Pokemon.

As a dual Dragon/Flying type Pokemon it can use some great Dragon type moves such as Dragon Claw as well as some excellent Flying type moves like Fly and Air Slash.

With fantastic Attack, Special Attack, and Speed stats, Salamence is a real powerhouse in battle. This powerful Flying type Pokémon can Mega Evolve and gets even stronger with its Mega Evolution into Mega Salamence.

A fan favourite, Salamence deserves its high spot on this list of the best Flying type Pokemon.

Gliscor

With its unusual typing of Ground/Flying, Gliscor is an interesting addition to this list. Its Hidden Ability Poison Heal allows it to use the Toxic Orb item in battle to heal its health every turn.

In competitive play Gliscor makes an effective tank and staller with Stealth Rock. With a great Defense stat it has a solid bulk and its Ground type makes it immune to Electric type Pokémon and their moves.

Gliscor can totally avoid super effective attacks from Electric types, and its Hidden Ability gives it great healing in battles. This unconventional Flying type Pokemon absolutely deserves a spot on this list!

Gyarados

A giant fish might seem odd for a listing of the best Flying type Pokemon, but Gyarados is a dual Water/Flying type Pokemon.

This flying type Pokemon is a real nightmare in battle with a great Attack stat and the movepool to use it well.

Able to use moves like Dragon Dance to boost its stats, Hurricane to make use of its Flying type, and monstrously powerful Hyper Beam, Gyarados is a powerful Flying type Pokemon.

Gyarados even has a Mega Evolution, although it loses its Flying type when it Mega Evolves. This unconvential Flying type Pokemon can even be seen flying in the skies of Pokémon Legends Arceus.

Gyarados has certainly earned a spot on this listing of the best Flying types!

Staraptor

Players of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl will encounter Starly, the first form of this Flying type Pokémon, early on in the game. Because of this many players will play through the whole game with their trusty Staraptor at their side.

And it's easy to see why, as Staraptor learns fantastic attacks such as Brave Bird and Close Combat. With a great Attack stat Staraptor can use these physical moves very effectively in battle, making it a solid choice.

Immune to Ground type and Ghost type Pokemon and their moves, with a flexible movepool including moves such as Aerial Ace and Double Team, it's easy to see why Staraptor is popular!

Despite not being the strongest Flying Pokemon, Staraptor is a popular choice and deserves its place on this list!