Fly (move)

:For the field move in , see Field Move (Ranger).
:For the animated short with the Japanese name of "Fly", see Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures.
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Fly (Japanese: そらをとぶ Fly) is a damage-dealing move introduced in Generation I. 
It is:
* HM02 from Generations through .
* TM76 in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
* TM14 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
* TM06 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
* TM94 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
* TM097 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
==Effect==
===In battle===
====Generation I====
On the turn that Fly is selected, the user will fly up high and become semi-invulnerable, where the only attacks it cannot avoid are and . On the following turn, Fly will inflict damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Fly is selected, the user will be unable to switch out unless Fly is disrupted or fully executed.
If Fly is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses during the turn that the user flies up high, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Fly (or fail if it cannot).
Full and self-inflicted damage due to will disrupt Fly. Additionally, if the user is fully paralyzed during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, it will not be reset until the user switches out or fully executes Fly.
From Pokémon Stadium onward, Fly will allow the user to avoid . Full will reset the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. will copy Fly on either of the turns it takes to execute.
Pokémon can be during the semi-invulnerable stage of Fly.
====Generation II====
The user can now be hit by , , , and during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and will receive double damage from Gust and Twister.
The user may also be hit in the air if it was previously targeted by or , and then struck the following turn, unless said move was , , or . Swift and Bide no longer hit on their own during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.
Starting in this generation, if a Pokémon flies into the air but the battle ends before it can come down (such as from a wild Pokémon using or ), the PP was already deducted on the first turn. No additional PP will be deducted when the move hits on the second turn.
Due to a glitch in this generation only, when or are in effect, the moves , , , , , , , and cannot hit targets in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and moves cannot lower stats of targets in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly (status moves such as will fail, and additional effects of moves such as will not activate).
====Generation III====
The user can now also be hit by during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.
, , and will now hit a Pokémon using Fly as usual when the target is under the effect of Lock-On or Mind Reader.
====Generation IV ====
Fly's base power was increased from 70 to 90. It cannot be used if is in effect, and if Gravity takes effect on the same turn Fly was used, the latter move is canceled.
The user is now unable to avoid moves used by Pokémon with the Ability during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, and unable to avoid moves if it has No Guard. If the user is hit by Gust or Twister during the semi-invulnerable turn, the move's power will be doubled rather than the damage dealt (resulting in virtually the same effect).
====Generation V onwards====
The user can also be hit with , , and during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. If Smack Down or Thousand Arrows hits, the user of Fly will be knocked down, cancelling the move. If the user is hit by Gust or Twister during the semi-invulnerable turn, the damage dealt will be doubled rather than the move's power (resulting in virtually the same effect).
If a Power Herb is held by the user, Fly can be executed in one turn.
Fly can hit non-adjacent opponents in Triple Battles.
===Outside of battle===
Fly is used as a field move to instantly travel to previously visited locations. Most possible Fly destinations are primarily cities and towns, but other significant locations can be flown to as well. 
In , players can fly to any area marked on the PokéNav Plus's Town Map. When the player flies to a route or a landmark, they will land in front of a sign that marks the area if there is one, or an otherwise suitable spot. In addition to the Party menu, players can use Fly through the .
Starting in Generation VII, Fly is no longer a field move. This function is served by the Poké Ride Glide in ; the Secret Technique Sky Dash in ; the Flying Taxi in Pokémon Sword, Shield, ; and the Pokétch's Hidden Moves app in .
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
===By TM/HM===
===Special move===
====Generation IV====
===By ===
====Generation I====
====Generation III====
====Generation V====
====Generation VI====
====Generation VII====
====Generation IX====
==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Fly gives the user the status on the first turn. While the user is in the air, the Pokémon cannot be hit by moves (except moves such as Gust, Thunder, Twister and Sky Uppercut). Projectiles will also pass the user as if their tile was empty. On the second turn, the user attacks the enemy in front. In the Rescue Team, Explorers and Adventure Squad series, the move's damage is doubled at the end of damage calculation. 
Due to it being a two-turn move, this move cannot be linked. Fly cannot be used in a in the Adventure Squad series.
When used by a Gigantic Pokémon in Gates to Infinity, Fly has a base PP of 20, base accuracy of 90%, and the user can move to hit an enemy anywhere in the room.
===Super Smash Bros. series===
 is 's up special. It cloaks itself in fire as it rotates in the air while gaining height, damaging nearby enemies. It acts as a recovery move for returning to the stage.
Moltres's Trophy states that it uses Fly when summoned from a Poké Ball. However, this instance of the move is much more similar to the flying action that a bird makes, rather than the actual move Fly.
The , the official website for Super Smash Bros. Brawl states that , , and all use Fly when leaving the screen after being summoned from a Poké Ball, however, of the three, only Mew can learn it in the core series.Smash Bros. DOJO!!
===Pokémon GO===
In , Fly is a Charged Attack that has been available since July 3, 2020.
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Name	 	Move gauge cost	MP(uses)	Base	Max	 	Target 	Effect tag 	Description	Playable
Fly 	—	3 	169 	202 	95%	An opponent	Quick Move; Flying	The user begins flying. After a set time, the user stops flying and attacks. No other actions can be taken while flying. Most moves used by opponents will not hit the user while it is flying. If the user is attacked by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying.	 	
Notes:
* In co-op battles, the user will stop flying upon using a unity attack.
* Description prior to Version 2.11.0 (from July 28, 2021): ...If the user is hit by a sync move while flying, it will stop flying.
* Description prior to Version 2.23.5 (from August 8, 2022): ...If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying.
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In Pokémon UNITE, Fly is 's first move. It is obtained by evolving from at level 7 and upgrading into it instead of . The user flies up into the sky, becoming untargetable. After 3s, the user dives at the targeted area, damaging all enemies in the area. Fly can be recast to dive early. This move's cooldown is reduced by 40% if it hits an enemy player. At level 13, the hit enemies are also knocked up.
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
* In the English dub of Fighting Flyer with Fire, told his to use Fly. In the Japanese version, he merely told Charizard to take flight. In either case, Charizard was unable to execute the command due to a wing injury.
===POKÉTOON===
* In Blossom's Dream, told her father's , Char-ly, to use Fly, but it refused to obey someone other than its own Trainer.
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
===Pokémon Adventures===
* Shelly's two were revealed to know Fly on the official website, but they were never seen using the move.
* Courtney, Tabitha, and Blaise's were revealed to know Fly on the official website, but they have never been seen using the move.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
==In other generations==
===In battle===
====Core series games====
====Side series games====
====Spin-off series games====
===Outside of battle===
==Trivia==
* Many Pokémon noted for their ability to fly over long distances are unable to learn this move, such as , which is easily capable of transporting an adult in flight according to its Pokédex entry from . Conversely, Pokémon such as can learn it, despite Pokédex entries stating they are incapable of flight.
* Despite being the second most common type combination, the only Bug types able to learn Fly are , , and , which are not Flying-types.
* In , and dive into the ground on the second turn of Fly.
* When and use Fly in the 3D side-series games, they are shown running midair.
* The who gives out TM76 (Fly) in , says that although the machine is an HM in Johto because of its rarity, it is "just another TM" in Alola.
* Although flying Pokémon are commonly shown carrying their Trainers on their backs in the animated series, and many of these Pokémon are capable of learning Fly in the games, the move itself would not be depicted in the animated series until White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. This makes Fly the most recent HM move to officially debut in the animated series. 
==In other languages==
==References==
Category:Moves usable outside of battle
Category:HM moves appearing in all generations
Category:Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn
Category:Moves with a charging turn
Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
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