You can find between 700 to 800 Pokemon in Pokemon Go, some of which are rarer to find than the others. But, that does not mean it is too difficult to find them. You can easily find rare and uncommon Pokemons in the game.
Do you want to catch Falinks? You might know that it is not quite common to come across it. So, go through the upcoming information to know how to get Falinks in Pokemon Go.
We also have some useful tricks that you can use to catch this uncommon Pokemon. Before that, you must look at some necessary information regarding Falinks.
Who is Falinks?
All the Pokemon in Pokemon Go are divided into various types, and Falinks is a Fighting-type Pokemon. In case you are wondering, it has no evolutions as of now. So, you need not worry about evolving it. As mentioned earlier, Falinks is simply uncommon and not rare. In other words, it is not as hard to find as rare Pokemons.
Vulnerability and Resistance to Moves
All Pokemons in the game are vulnerable or resistant to specific types of moves. As for Falinks, it is resistant to Bug, Dark and Rock type moves. On the other hand, it is vulnerable to Fairy, Flying and Psychic moves.
Main and Quick Moves
All Pokemons have a set of main moves and quick moves. Falkins has the primary moves – Megahorn, Brick Bear, and Superpower, and its quick moves are – Counter, Rock Smash. The main moves can cause huge damage than the quick ones. Moreover, they also have a higher EPS and DPS than the latter.
Max Level and HP
You can level up a Pokemon to a certain unit. The highest level of Falinks in the game is 40. As for the highest HP, it is 140. You must level up the Pokemon to increase its HP, and that in turn will provide your Pokemon the ability to withstand more damage.
Which Pokemons can Counter Falinks?
As mentioned above, Falinks is vulnerable to certain moves. So, the Poekmons that have these moves can counter Falinks. Right now, these include – Calyrex, Deoxys, Hoopa, Meowtwo, and Hoopa – hese Pokemons can counter the moves of Falinks. You can use these Pokemons to defeat Falinks if you ever need to do that.
Ways to Find Falinks in Pokemon Go
There are limited ways to find Falinks in Pokemon Go. You can look for it in the wild, get it as a field research reward, or by winning raids. Proceed with the following steps depending on the method you prefer:
Look for it in the Wild
This is the most difficult method to find Falinks in Pokemon Go. You need quite a lot of luck to come across it easily. So, it might take quite a long time to catch it by this method. Moreover, you can apply this method along with the more effective ones, that might increase your chance of getting Falinks sooner than later.
Also, you cannot find Falinks in a particular area in the wild. So, you might have to look in all the areas for this Pokemon.
Complete Field Research Tasks
As mentioned earlier, you can get Falinks as a reward for completing Field Research Tasks. But, where do you get these tasks from? In case you are wondering, you must go to the nearest PokeShop, then spin the Photo Disc to get a Field Research Task. The rewards might differ from one task to another. So, you may or may not get Falinks as a reward for completing the current task.
You must therefore keep completing these tasks until you get the reward you are looking for. Also, you can accept only one Field Research Task in a day. Participating in raids is often a viable alternative to this method for finding Falinks.
Start/ Join and Win Raids
Are you new to Pokemon Go? If yes, you might need help regarding how to participate in a raid. The developers have changed how raids work significantly with the recent updates. Regardless, winning these raids can still get the Pokemons you want. Click on the Nearby option at the bottom right and select Raid to find the nearest raid.
Eggs keep appearing in some Pokemon Gyms near you, and these eggs have a timer that counts down the time left for hatching. You need to reach the egg within 45 minutes after it hatches. Provided that you have a Raid Pass, you can continue to start a raid and defeat the Boss.
How to get a Pokemon Go Raid Pass?
You can get a free Raid Pass each day on Pokemon Go. All you need to do for that is spin a Photo Disc at the Gym, and you should get a Raid Pass at your first spin. Then, you must use it as mentioned above to participate in a raid.
Tips to Win Raids in Pokemon Go
Joining raids is not enough to get you the Pokemon you are looking for. But, you have to win these raids as well. Here are some tips that you must follow for doing that:
Do not go Alone
You must always take some friends along on Pokemon Go raids; that should make it easier for you to defeat the Raid Boss.
Reach them As Soon As Possible
You have a better chance to defeat the Raid Boss if you join the raid early. So, you must make no unnecessary delays in reaching the raid.
Use Your Dodge Skills
Dodging is one of the most important skills while fighting the powerful Raid Bosses. So, you must make sure to make the best out of it.
Use Lures to Catch Falinks
You will find various items that help you lure Pokemons to your location. It is effective for catching uncommon ones like Falinks as well. You can use Incenses among other items to lure Pokemons.
