About
When this Pokémon expels a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.
- Abilities
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Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Solar Power Hidden ability
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
- Height
- 1.7 m 5′07″
- Weight
- 90.5 kg 199.5 lb
- Gender
♂ 87.5% ♀ 12.5%
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Distribution | Range at level 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 266–360 | |
| Attack | 84 | 155–293 | |
| Defense | 78 | 144–280 | |
| Sp. Atk | 109 | 200–348 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157–295 | |
| Speed | 100 | 184–328 | |
| Total | 534 | ||
Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.
Type matchups
Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.
Taking hits
- Weak 4×
- Rock
- Weak 2×
- WaterElectric
- Resists ½×
- FireFightingSteelFairy
- Resists ¼×
- GrassBug
- Immune
- Ground
Same-type attacks
- Super effective 2×
- GrassIceFightingBugSteel
- Not very effective ½×
- Rock
Evolution
- Level 16
Forms
Alternate forms have their own types, stats and abilities.
Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Air Slash STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Flying | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Ember STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Heat Wave STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 12 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 19 | Fire Fang STAB Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch. | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 24 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Flamethrower STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Fire Spin STAB Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 54 | Inferno STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 62 | Flare Blitz STAB User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acrobatics STAB Has double power if the user has no held item. | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 |
Aerial Ace STAB Never misses. | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
Air Cutter STAB Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Flying | Special | 60 | 95% | 25 |
Air Slash STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Flying | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 |
Blast Burn STAB User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Fire | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more. | Dragon | Status | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Raises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Fire Blast STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
Fire Fang STAB Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch. | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
Fire Pledge STAB With Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Fire Punch STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Fire Spin STAB Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Flame Charge STAB Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage. | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Flamethrower STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Flare Blitz STAB User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
Fly STAB User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
Heat Crash STAB Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120. | Fire | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
Heat Wave STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
Hurricane STAB Has a chance to confuse the target. | Flying | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
Overheat STAB Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage. | Fire | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to burn the target. | Ground | Special | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Never misses. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
Temper Flare STAB Spurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Burns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
Training and breeding
Training
- EV yield
- 3 Sp. Atk
- Catch rate
- 45
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 240
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Monster, Dragon
- Egg cycles
- 20 (about 5,140 steps)