Flamigo are often imagined as a harmless species of dancing bird related to Oricorio, but the legs which let these pokemon perform their famous dances are no less dangerous as weapons. The thin avian shape of Flamigo legs serves to disguise a kick which rivals Hitmonlee's in force. Paldeans have learned from childhood to be wary of these popular yet dangerous pokemon, but tourists often get too close.

A Flamigo kick is one of the rare attacks that appears at high levels of the pokemon league which ordinary people have the misfortune of experiencing. Although Flamigo attacks are typically not immediately fatal, prompt medical treatment is essential; kicks to the head often mean skull fractures and brain bleeds, and those elsewhere can also lead to severe internal injuries. Pokemon centers near Flamigo habitat have unfortunately grown accustomed to treating these pokemon's victims, who often deal with feelings of shock, betrayal, and ruined vacations alongside their physical injuries.

It must not be forgotten that Flamigo are dangerous pokemon, with a fighting style akin to Staraptor and Hawlucha. Flamigo may have a pink color and a benign appearance but are not fairies, let alone that subset of them friendly to humans. They should be taken as seriously as any other fighting pokemon of their size and strength, and are far more likely to appreciate a challenge than an attempted feeding or a selfie. Trainers in Paldea are well aware that a goofy appearance is more than compatible with being an ace pokemon or a dangerous opponent; it is high time that the rest of the world joined them.