Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlbring players back to Generation 4’s Sinnoh region for the first time since the originalPokemonDiamondandPearl.Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlallow players to travel the Sinnoh region, catching powerful Pokemon and foiling the plans of Team Galactic on their quest to become the region’s Pokemon Champion.
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Playerslooking for strong Pokemonto add to their team will find them in Flying-type Pokemon. Flying-type is home tosome of the series most powerful monsters, and withBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sGrand Underground, players have even more opportunity to catch the Pokemon type of their choosing.
Updated March 28th, 2022 by Russ Boswell: There quite a few Flying-types for players to hunt down in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Many of them offer solid benefits for players and there are more than a few that would make great additions to any roster heading into the late game. With the addition of the National Pokedex it can be even more difficult for players to sift through the Flying-type choices to find what pieces may best fit their overall squad. To help figure that out, here’s a better look at thebest Flying-type Pokemon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The following list has been updated to include additional entries for some of the best choices that players can capture when slotting a Flying-type into their team.
12Skarmory
Players that want to get their hands on a Flying-type that has a little more defense to it may want to consider Skarmory. Its dual typing with Steel gives it some solid resistances while also beefing up its defensive stat. Although it’s still 2x weak to Fire and Electric, Skarmory affords some pretty nice type coverages and can even without one-hit-KOs thanks to its sturdy ability. It has access to a wide array of useful Steel and Flying-type moves that make it pretty useful in certain situations.
The only downside is that Skarmory’s Hidden Ability causes its defense to drop when struck with a physical attack (it receives additional Speed instead). It also has a lower stat total than the rest of the Pokemon featured on this list. Still, it’s an interesting pivot for anyone that is looking for a particular type of Flying Pokemon and can fit the bill in the right hands.
HP: 65
Total: 465
11Scyther (Pokemon Brilliant DiamondExclusive)
Generation 1 players would be excited to see how far Scyther has some since its origins. The dual Bug and Flying-type Pokemon is actually pretty powerful in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and has access to a wide array of moves via leveling up and TM. It also boasts some solid stats thanks to its base total of 500, with some solid Speed to keep it ahead of its opponents. Scyther can be a great addition to the team for those looking to slot a Flying-type to their roster.
To find a Scyther, players will need to travel to Route 229. Scyther can be encountered here during any time of day but its spawn rate is rather low, making it a very rare sight. Thankfully, it can also be encountered in the Grand Underground, from the very start of the game.
HP: 70
Total: 500
10Honchkrow (Pokemon Brilliant DiamondExclusive)
Honchkrowis a Flying and Dark-type Pokemon, giving it two useful immunities in Ground and Psychic-type moves. Its best stats are its 125 Attack and 105 Special Attack stat that allow it to do great damage in combat. Honchkrow also has a nice set of more available moves, with heavy-hitters like Night Slash, Dark Pulse, and Foul Play.
Honchkrow evolves from Murkrow and is only available to be caught inPokemon Brilliant Diamond. Murkrow can befound in theGrand UndergroundandEterna Forest, or theLost Towerat night. It will evolve into Honchkrow once players use aDusk Stoneon it.
HP: 100
Total: 505
9Gliscor (Pokemon Brilliant DiamondExclusive)
Gliscoris a Ground and Flying-type Pokemon. It has only two weaknesses, with one of them being an unfortunate 4X weakness to Ice-type damage. It has a useful 95 Attack and 125 Defense stat allowing it to perform well in battle.
Gliscor evolves from Gligar, and both Pokemon areexclusive toBrilliant Diamond. Gligar can befound in theGrand Undergroundand will evolve into Gliscor while holding aRazor Fangat night time.
HP: 75
Total: 510
8Aerodactyl
Aerodactylis a Rock and Flying-type Pokemon. With no 4X weaknesses and immunity to Ground-type damage, itsdual-typing serves it well. Its stat highlights are its great 130 Speed stat and 105 Attack that allows it to outpace most opponents in battle.
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Aerodactyl does not have any pre-evolutions and does not evolve itself. To obtain Aerodactyl, players will need to find theOld Amberfossil in theGrand Undergroundand take it to theMining Museum. This fossil can only be found once players haveaccess to theNational Dex.
HP: 80
Total: 515
7Yanmega
Yanmegais a Flying and Bug-type Pokemon, which gives it more weaknesses than resistances, including a 4X weakness to Rock-type damage. Yanmega does however have immunity to Ground-type damage, which comes in handy. It has a great Special Attack stat of 116 that it can rely on in battle if it is in a tough spot.
Yanmega evolves from Yanma. Yanma can be found inGreat Marshand will evolve into a Yanmega once it has learned the moveAncient Power.
HP: 86
6Charizard
The iconicCharizard, the evolution of Generation 1’s Fire-type starter, is a Fire and Flying-type Pokemon. It has great stats overall, with a 109 Special Attack and 100 Speed that allows it to outpace many opponents and get some heavy blows early in a battle.
Charizard evolves from Charmander. Charmander can be found in theGrand Undergroundonce players have access to theNational Dexand will evolve into Charmeleon at Level 16 and then Charizard at Level 36.
HP: 78
Total: 534
5Crobat
Crobatis a Flying and Poison-type Pokemon. Its dual-typing gives it an immunity to Ground-type damage and a good set of resistances. It has a decent 90 Attack and 70 Special Attack but paired with its 130 Speed stat and its great move pool of strong Poison and Flying-type moves like Air Slash and Cross Poison, Crobat can do some real damage in battle.
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Crobat evolves from Zubat and Golbat and is one of the easier Pokemon to get ahold of early in the game. Zubat and Golbat can be found in many places around Sinnoh, but most easily onRoute 203, Route 204, Route 206, Route 207, Route 208, Route 209, andMt. Coronetat night. Zubat will evolve into Golbat at Level 22 and into Crobat athigh friendship.
HP: 85
Total: 535
4Gyarados
Gyaradosis an iconic Pokemon that evolves from the mostly useless Magikarp. Its dual-typing of Flying and Water give it only two weaknesses, with one being a 4X weakness to Electric-type moves. Gyarados is a great choice for any Pokemon team, and with its 125 Attack, it can be a real threat to most opponents in battle.
Gyarados evolves from Magikarp, and both Pokemon can be caught in most of thewateraround Sinnoh. Magikarp has few moves, making it a pain to raise to its evolution level of 20, though players can take advantage ofBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sExp, Sharemechanicto level it up even faster.
HP: 95
Total: 540
3Togekiss
Togekisshas a unique dual-typing of Fairy and Flying, giving it very useful immunities to Ground and Dragon-type moves. Togekiss' Fairy-type moves along with its great 120 Special Attack stat make it a real pain for many opponents, especially powerful Dragon-type Pokemon.
Togekiss evolves from Togepi and Togetic. Togepi can be found in theGrand Undergroundor onRoute 230once players have the ability to use the Poke Radar. Togepi will evolve into Togetic withhigh friendshipand into Togekiss with aShiny Stone.
