Flying High
Flying High supports Sky Isles and other vertical or mobility-heavy routes where aerial pressure matters. It is not just a damage buff; its value comes from making open, elevated routes smoother once the path is already understood. Use it when the objective requires moving between distant platforms, checking flying Pokemon, or clearing a short airborne encounter chain. It is a poor choice for routes where the main issue is survival on the ground. Before crafting, make sure the route has enough flying-value moments to justify the ingredients. A good Flying High run feels fast and direct, with very little time spent fighting unrelated enemies.
Updated May 26, 2026
Where Flying High Fits
Ingredient Route
- Collect Feather while checking Sky Isles spawns and save Wind Essence for planned aerial routes.
- Map the platform order before crafting so the recipe is spent on movement and flying checks, not route finding.
- Use it when the target Pokemon, material, or objective sits in the upper route rather than near the entrance.
- Exit after the aerial checks are complete instead of dropping into unrelated ground farming.
Best Timing
- Activate it right before entering the vertical or open-air section.
- Best when the route includes several flying checks close together.
- Avoid it if the main threat is heavy damage and not movement or aerial combat.
Recommended For
- Sky Isles farming, flying Pokemon checks, and platform-heavy objective routes.
- Players using Breezel, Flamingo, Tropius, or other flying-route Pokemon.
- Route optimization after the layout has already been scouted.
Alternatives
- Speed Potion is better for ground routes with long travel distance.
- Guardian Stew is better if Sky Isles failures come from survival instead of routing.
- Thunder Strike or Fire Boost may be better if the route is actually blocked by a specific combat check.
Common Mistakes
- Using Flying High before learning the Sky Isles platform order.
- Spending the recipe on ground-side farming where the flying bonus does little.
- Crafting it for every Sky Isles visit instead of saving it for compact aerial objectives.
Flying High FAQ
Is Flying High mainly for Sky Isles?
Yes. It is strongest there because the route naturally rewards mobility and flying-focused checks.
Should I use Flying High for exploration?
Only after a quick scout. It performs much better when you already know the platform order.
What should I use if Sky Isles enemies hit too hard?
Use Guardian Stew or Steel Shell if survival is the real problem. Flying High is better for movement and aerial pressure.