Competitive Information for Flabebe [X/Y]
Fairy
Abilities:
This side's Grass types can't have stats lowered or status inflicted by other Pokemon.
If an ally uses its item, this Pokemon gives its item to that ally immediately.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Flabebe? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Flabebe, a wonderful Pokémon with Fairy attributes! Flabebe is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Delve into Flabebe's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Flower Veil
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Hp / 128 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Petal Dance / Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Round / Snore
When it comes to single battles, Flabebe shines as a renowned Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Flabebe's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Flabebe's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flower Veil, this side's grass types can't have stats lowered or status inflicted by other pokemon.
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Petal Dance is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Flabebe afterwards).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Flabebe must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Flabebe? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Flower Veil
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Hp / 128 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Petal Dance / Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Round / Snore
Flabebe proves to be an incredible Special Sweeper for double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Flabebe's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Flabebe's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flower Veil, this side's grass types can't have stats lowered or status inflicted by other pokemon.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Petal Dance is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Flabebe afterwards).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Flabebe must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Flabebe can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Flabebe.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Flabebe can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Flabebe
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Safeguard + Petal dance
- Moves: Grassy terrain + Secret power
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Flabebe's stats
- Calm Mind
Most notable and possible best moves for Flabebe
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Flabebe in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Flabebe's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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