The Flying-type is incredibly common in the Pokémon franchise, and it has been a part of a dual-type combination with every other type in the series. Also, offering three type resistances and immunity to Ground, the Flying-type can be decently reliable defensively.
Flying has its benefits offensively, as well. It does super-effective damage against three types, though three others resist it. Additionally, some of its strongest attacks can sway battles in the player's favor. Through excellent base power and sometimes with the potential for additional effects, Flying-type moves can be terrifying for opponents to face.
Drill Peck
Since Generation I, Drill Peck has been a dependable Physical Flying-type attack option. It has a base power of 80 and a base accuracy of 100%, allowing it to stay relevant in the decades since its debut.
It is not available to an extensive number of Pokémon, but those that can learn it gain a valuable tool that they can utilize to devastating effect. Physical specialists benefit the most from it, but it can also come in handy in other situations if need be.
Fly
Through Generation VI, Fly was an important tool outside of battle, as perhaps the most reliable way to transport a trainer to a location they had already visited. Since then, various non-move methods have replaced this one, but Fly maintains its importance in battle. It functions similarly to Dig, one of the most powerful Pokémon Ground moves, in that both enter a semi-invulnerable state on the first turn and attack on the second.
Fly's base power and accuracy differ from that of Dig, though, in that the former has a base power of 90 and base accuracy of 95%. It can be helpful if trainers need to stall out an effect that benefits the enemy team, and it strikes with capable force.
Floaty Fall
In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!, the partners received several signature moves that had not been present in any game before or since. One of the partner Pikachu's signature moves was Floaty Fall, a Flying-type attack with a base power of 90 and a base accuracy of 95%.
Additionally, Floaty Fall has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Rarely missing, the attack offers the partner Pikachu extra coverage and gives it a viable option to utilize against many opponents.
Hurricane
Hurricane is not the most reliable attack in the franchise, but when it hits, it can do immense damage. The move has a base power of 110, and it has a 30% chance to confuse the target if it connects. Unfortunately, its base accuracy is only 70%, and this accuracy is reduced to 50% in harsh sunlight.
However, if the Pokémon uses Hurricane during rain, it byes the accuracy check. Also, while attacks like Fly, Sky Drop, and Bounce usually allow their to avoid strikes for one turn, Hurricane can connect through their semi-invulnerable phases.
Beak Blast
Toucannon's place among every regional bird in Pokémon is bolstered by its signature move, Beak Blast. The attack has a base power of 100 and a base accuracy of 100%.
The downside is that Beak Blast has dramatically decreased priority, charging for the first part of the turn and then unleashing a strike, usually after all other opponents have acted. It makes up for this delay, though, by burning any enemy that makes with the while the strike is charging.
Aeroblast
The signature move of Generation II's Lugia gives the Legendary an excellent Special category strike to use against enemies. Though its imperfect accuracy of 95% means that it is not guaranteed to hit, it most often does, and it can deal massive damage with its base power of 100.
In addition, Aeroblast has an increased chance to deal a critical hit, allowing Lugia to often do even more damage. Lugia does not have an absurdly high Special Attack stat, but Aeroblast gives it a stellar move that helps it offensively.
Oblivion Wing
Generation VI's Yveltal has access to the incredible Oblivion Wing, one of the strongest signature moves in the Pokémon franchise. Its base power of 80 gives it more than decent strength, and its base accuracy of 100% means that it is dependable. Though it is solid, but not exceptional, with just these elements, Oblivion Wing's viability gets a significant boost from its additional effect.
The attack heals the for 75% of the damage it deals, making it an excellent way for the Legendary to replenish its health and stay in the battle for an extensive amount of time.
Brave Bird
Brave Bird is an incredibly destructive attack, but it has a massive drawback. While its base accuracy of 100% and base power of 120 give it the strength and reliability to be phenomenal in battle, the attack also deals recoil damage to the in the amount of a third of the damage the attack dealt.
The benefits often outweigh the detriments because the attack can end a fight quickly in many instances, but trainers must be cautious when using Brave Bird because it may put the in an unfortunate position.
Dragon Ascent
Rayquaza is perhaps the strongest among the Hoenn Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. It did not get its signature move Dragon Ascent until Generation VI, but Rayquaza received a further upgrade when the attack made its debut. It has a base accuracy of 100% and a base power of 120.
Dragon Ascent's immense strength comes with a price, though. Upon attacking, the 's Defense and Special Defense decrease by one stage. However, the damage it can do is well worth this reduction in stats, as it can knock out many opponents with ease.
Sky Attack
Over the years, Sky Attack has become available to a large number of Pokémon through leveling up, breeding, etc., and it is a valuable asset for those that have it. The strike has a base power of 140 and a base accuracy of 90%.
Additionally, Sky Attack has a 30% possibility to make the target flinch and has an increased critical hit chance. The drawback is that the move requires a turn to charge before a Pokémon can use it. With the fantastic benefits of the strike, though, it is worth the initial turn it takes to charge.
