Fly awaaaay...

[punch bag]

What is the problem with the move fly. I for one think it's the second best HM move ever!

 

[Yoshistar64]

Umm... okay?

Anyway, Fly isn't that good in competitive battles because it is a two turn move. By then someone would switch out to Rhyperior. Then it's overkill from there.

 

[Faceless*]

Nope, its like the worst moves to use in competitive battles. Powerful Flying move, yes, but it gives your opponent a free turn to do anything he wants. Even worse, he/she might Protect that turn. (Assuming that I saw a Staraptor use Fly on Ninjask O.O) The second best HM move is Surf or Waterfall, depending on what you are using.

 

[punch bag]

Outside of a battle, it's OK, isn't it?

 

[msdmario]

It's definitely useful outside of battle because you can fly to any city without having to walk anymore. Just don't teach it to a Pokemon you plan on using competitively.