Flying-type is one of the 18 types that are present in the Pokémon universe. Introduced back in Gen 1, Flying-type has been a staple in every Pokémon game. Apart from battling, they are mainly used for traveling across regions. Fly is one of the most used moves in any Pokémon game, which makes Flying-type crucial in every journey.
Even though the Flying-type is pretty common and doesn’t jump out to be anything special, there are a lot of unanswered questions regarding Flying-type Pokemon that often leaves fans scratching their heads. From Charizard not able to learn Fly and Moltres’ burning wings, here are 10 unanswered questions about the Flying-type.
10 How Is Gyarados A Flying Type Pokemon?
Gyarados is a gigantic Pokémon that has remained popular throughout the generations. It is based on a Chinese dragon, which explains its huge physique and dragon type looks. However, despite being based on a dragon, Gyarados is classified as a Water/Flying-type Pokémon instead of being a Dragon-type. On top of this, Gyarados has hardly ever been seen flying, which makes fans question its flying type even more. The Pokémon does change its type of Water/Flying to Water/Dark after being mega-evolved, but that does not answer why is it a Flying-type in a normal state.
9 Which Head Controls The Body Of Doduo/Dodrio?
Doduo is a strange Pokémon as it has two heads, and the same goes for its evolution Dodrio which has three heads. Doduo has a unique spinal cord that splits near the base, giving both heads generally equal control over the rest of the body. Even though each head has a separate brain, it’s still hard to imagine which brain actually controls the body. What if none of the heads are in harmony, and they all want to do different things?
8 How Does Moltres Generates Fire Just By Flapping Wings?
Moltres is one of the three legendary birds introduced in Generation 1. The mesmerizing Pokémon has the capability of creating fire just by flapping its wings. However, Moltres seems to have flames on its body even when it's not flapping wings, which seems a little suspicious.
Just flapping wings to create fire seems a little iffy, and there has to be another source or power that generates fire. Whatever the case may be, Moltres will always be a fan favorite.
7 How Does Lugia Breath Underwater?
Lugia is another legendary Pokémon that is shrouded by mystery. It sleeps inside the deep-sea trench, far away from where any human can reach. However, Lugia is a bird, so technically the Pokémon shouldn’t be able to breathe underwater and definitely not sleep in it. How does Lugia manage to stay alive underwater for so long? How is Lugia able to sleep for years with water constantly on its face? Is someone delivering oxygen cylinders to Lugia deep inside the water? Nobody knows.
6 What Does The Pattern On Rayquaza’s Body Symbolise?
Raquaza’s entry in Emerald, where the Pokémon appears from the sky to stop Groudon and Kyogre’s fight, has always been remembered by fans. The majestic dragon is known to be insanely strong and has hardly ever descended to the ground. It’s huge and powerful enough to intimidate anyone. One peculiar feature about Rayquaza’s appearance is the oval pattern on its body. Fans have always speculated that it does have a meaning, as a similar pattern can also be found on Groudon and Kyogre’s bodies. It wouldn’t be surprising if the patterns symbolize land, water, and air, as that was the main theme of second-generation games.
5 Why Do Drifloons Kidnap Children?
Why in the world a Pokémon is interested in stealing kids? According to its lore, Drifloon tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. As bizarre as it may sound, fans have always wondered what exactly are Drifloon's intentions. What does Drifloon do with stolen kids, and why no one in the Pokémon universe is concerned about this?
Drifloon's case doesn’t improve even after evolution, as Drifblim’s lore is equally daunting. Nevertheless, Drifloon is actually a pretty strong Pokémon that boasts both Flying and Dark-type.
4 Why There Are Only Three Pure Flying-Type Pokémon?
One of the most bewildering facts about Flying-type is that there are only three pure ones. Apart from Rokidee, Corvisquire, and Tornadus every other flying type Pokémon has an additional type. This is very weird, considering no other type in Pokémon is lacking in pure ones. Interestingly, Tornadus was the only pure Flying-type in the game until recently, when Rokidee and Corvisquire were released with Generation VIII.
3 How Is Minior Flying?
What exactly is Minior? The Pokémon looks like a falling rock and the Rock/lying does suggest the same, but doesn’t that mean it shouldn’t be able to fly? It has somehow managed to stay afloat, which is baffling, considering it doesn’t have wings or any other kind of system that might help in flying. Minior doesn’t even have psychic powers that might help in levitating, and overall Minior's typing is nothing but a big question mark.
2 How Can Doduo/ Dodrio Learn Fly In Pokemon Games?
Although Doduo and Dodrio have multiple heads, they are very low in the feather department. Dodrio has some feathers near its tail end, and Doduo literally doesn’t have a single feather on itself. However, despite having next to none feathers, both Doduo and Dodrio can learn the HM Fly. There hasn’t been a single instance where these Pokémon were seen flying, and there is no proper explanation of how they actually fly.
1 Why Can’t Charizard Learn Fly?
Charizard not able to learn HM Fly in any of the Pokémon games has remained one of the most talked-about facts throughout the years. Almost every Pokémon fan has thought of this at some point, and rightfully so. The Pokémon has giant wings, which should be enough to make it fly, but somehow Pokémon games disagree with this. This being said, Charizard could actually learn Fly in the Pokemon Yellow version of the game, but that’s about it.