Flying-types are among some of the most consistently great Pokémon in the franchise, from cute regional birds to powerful legendaries.
There are Pokémon based on all sorts of animals, from fictional and mythical beasts like dragons and fairies to cute little mice. These can vary wildly in quality, but if you’re looking for the most consistent type of Pokémon design, then birds have got to be right up there. From the biggest Legendary birds to the smallest they all have something special.
Not every Flying-type is a bird, of course, there are a few dragons and bugs mixed in, but there’s a reason that the Route 1 bird has become a staple in every generation. We’re taking to the skies and picking out the very best that the Flying-type has to offer. Our criteria may not be quite as scientific as an ornithology degree, but this is more fun.
Make sure you check out our rankings of other Pokémon types such as the best Fire-types, best Water-types, and the best Grass-types.
