Mid-stage Pokemon like Pignite rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Emboar, which is where the real potential kicks in. Known as the Fire Pig Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Attack and HP carry most of Pignite's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Pignite Weakness
AvgPignite's Fire/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic moves. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
Partway through Tepig's chain. Pignite still has another evolution ahead before reaching Emboar. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Tepig). The final form adds another 110 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Pignite to get Tepig eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The game plan is straightforward: click Bulk Up, then sweep. Eviolite and Thickfat support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack without Speed so Pignite hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Pignite Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Sucker Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Pignite. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Focus Punch and Overheat into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Pignite. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Burn Up on Pignite. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and Overheat, they expand what Pignite can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Covet on Pignite. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz, they expand what Pignite can actually threaten in practice.
Pignite isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Tepig from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby. The evolution path from Tepig to Pignite is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Pignite in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain TepigAlso found in:
Step 2Pignite ✓
No wild encounters for Pignite in Legends: Z-A. Bring Tepig over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Pignite in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Tepig
Also found in:
- Step 2Pignite ✓
Pignite can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tepig from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Pignite in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain TepigAlso found in:
Step 2Pignite ✓
No wild encounters for Pignite in Sun & Moon. Bring Tepig over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Pignite in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Tepig
Also found in:
- Step 2Pignite ✓
Pignite is meant to evolve into Emboar. At 418 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Milotic (Water), Swampert (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Pignite. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Thick Fat is what you want on Pignite. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Thick Fat is what makes Pignite worth using.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Pignite is a special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Pignite appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Pignite joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A