Pokemon GO Falinks: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?
Knowing Pokemon GO Falinks' best moveset, counters, and competitive viability is important if you wish to use it in PvP and PvE battles. The creature was introduced during Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield on August 20, 2021. As of September 2024, it can be found in GBL rewards. It also had its Raid Day on September 8, 2024, when its shiny form was released.
This article outlines the best moveset for Falinks in Pokemon GO. It also delves into the critter's potential in PvP and PvE battles and lists the best counters to deal with it.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.
Pokemon GO Falinks best moveset
Falinks' best moveset in Pokemon GO depends on where you use it. Here is a detailed breakdown:
Pokemon GO Falinks best PvP moveset
- Fast Attack: Counter
- Charged Attacks: Megahorn and Superpower
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Pokemon GO Falinks best PvE moveset
Fighting-type attacker
- Fast Attack: Counter
- Charged Attacks: Superpower
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Is Pokemon GO Falinks good in PvP and PvE?
Falinks in Pokemon GO PvP
Falinks has balanced PvP stats, but that doesn't go very well with its pure Fighting-typing. It also has Superpower as its STAB Charged Attack—a move that debuffs the user. Its coverage of Megahorn is extremely expensive and will not be of much use in most cases.
As of September 2024, Falinks has the following ranks in the open leagues:
- Great: #198
- Ultra: #83
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Falinks in Pokemon GO PvE
Falinks is not an optimal pick for Pokemon GO PvE. It is the #62 Fighting-type attacker, which means it will barely ever get picked for raids. Even as a Gym defender, it is not bulky enough to succeed consistently.
Pokemon GO Falinks: All moves and stats
Fast Attacks
- Counter
- Rock Smash
Charged Attacks
- Brick Break
- Superpower
- Megahorn
Base Stats
- Attack: 193
- Defense: 170
- Stamina: 163
- Max CP: 2,665
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Pokemon GO Falinks: Strengths and weaknesses
Falinks in Pokemon GO resists the following types:
- Bug (62.5%)
- Dark (62.5%)
- Rock (62.5%)
Falinks has the following weaknesses:
- Fairy (160.0%)
- Flying (160.0%)
- Psychic (160.0%)
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The types that Falinks can hit with STAB super-effective damage are:
- Normal
- Dark
- Rock
- Steel
- Ice
Best counters to Pokemon GO Falinks
Great League counters: Clodsire, Mandibuzz, Azumarill, Gastrodon, Shadow Feraligatr.
Ultra League counters: Skeledirge, Giratina Altered Forme, Talonflame, Virizion, Cresselia.
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PvE counters:
- Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
- Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
- Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
- Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
- Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
- Shadow Staraptor with Gust and Fly
- Shadow Ho-Oh with Hidden Power (Flying) and Brave Bird
- Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
- Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
- Shadow or Mega Gardevoire with Confusion and Psychic
- Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
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