Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlFire typeGen 8Updated OCT 27, 2026

Fire Type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

You can catch or receive 33 Fire-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Here’s where each one lives, how to get it and which Fire moves it can learn.

WEAK TO (double damage)

Water

Ground

Rock

RESISTS (half damage)

Fire

Grass

Ice

Bug

Steel

Fairy

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Pokémon you can get

List of all Fire-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (33)

33 Fire-type Pokémon you can get in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, numbered by the Sinnoh Pokédex. On this list, Ho-Oh has the highest base stat total (BST) at 680, and Infernape is the fastest at 108 Speed.

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ALL 33 POKÉMON

CAUGHT 0 / 33Same caught list as the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl location pages.

Tag key

CATCHCatch (Great Marsh too), evolve, stone, breed
GIFTStarters, the Riley and Hearthome City gift Eggs, fossils
POST-GAMELink trade, post-game or event

List of all Fire-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (33)
	Type	How to get it
Chimchar#004	Fire	#004 ·	STARTERTaken from Professor Rowan’s briefcase at Lake Verity at level 5; the other two starters reach this save only through trades	44	58	44	58	44	61	309
Monferno#005	FireFighting	#005 ·	STARTEREvolve Chimchar at Lv 14	64	78	52	78	52	81	405
Infernape#006	FireFighting	#006 ·	STARTEREvolve Monferno at Lv 36	76	104	71	104	71	108	534
Ponyta#090	Fire	#090 ·	CATCHRoute 211 · Lv 13⁠–⁠28 +7 more. Show every place for Ponyta in Locations	50	85	55	65	65	90	410
Rapidash#091	Fire	#091 ·	Evolve Ponyta at Lv 40	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
CharmanderNat. #004	Fire	Nat. #004 ·	POST-GAMESandsear Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Charmander in Locations	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
CharmeleonNat. #005	Fire	Nat. #005 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Charmander at Lv 16	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
CharizardNat. #006	FireFlying	Nat. #006 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Charmeleon at Lv 36	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
VulpixNat. #037	Fire	Nat. #037 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYSandsear Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +3 more. Show every place for Vulpix in Locations	38	41	40	50	65	65	299
NinetalesNat. #038	Fire	Nat. #038 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYUse a Fire Stone on Vulpix	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
GrowlitheNat. #058	Fire	Nat. #058 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYSandsear Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +3 more. Show every place for Growlithe in Locations	55	70	45	70	50	60	350
ArcanineNat. #059	Fire	Nat. #059 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYUse a Fire Stone on Growlithe	90	110	80	100	80	95	555
MagmarNat. #126	Fire	Nat. #126 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYEvolve Magby at Lv 30	65	95	57	100	85	93	495
FlareonNat. #136	Fire	Nat. #136 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Fire Stone on Eevee	65	130	60	95	110	65	525
MoltresNat. #146	FireFlying	Nat. #146 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYRamanas Park · Lv 70	90	100	90	125	85	90	580
CyndaquilNat. #155	Fire	Nat. #155 ·	POST-GAMESandsear Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Cyndaquil in Locations	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
QuilavaNat. #156	Fire	Nat. #156 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Cyndaquil at Lv 14	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
TyphlosionNat. #157	Fire	Nat. #157 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Quilava at Lv 36	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
SlugmaNat. #218	Fire	Nat. #218 ·	POST-GAMEStark Mountain · Lv 25⁠–⁠29 +3 more. Show every place for Slugma in Locations	40	40	40	70	40	20	250
MagcargoNat. #219	FireRock	Nat. #219 ·	POST-GAMEStark Mountain · Lv 55⁠–⁠58 +3 more. Show every place for Magcargo in Locations	60	50	120	90	80	30	430
HoundourNat. #228	DarkFire	Nat. #228 ·	CATCHBreed	45	60	30	80	50	65	330
HoundoomNat. #229	DarkFire	Nat. #229 ·	Evolve Houndour at Lv 24	75	90	50	110	80	95	500
MagbyNat. #240	Fire	Nat. #240 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYSandsear Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Magby in Locations	45	75	37	70	55	83	365
EnteiNat. #244	Fire	Nat. #244 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYRamanas Park · Lv 70	115	115	85	90	75	100	580
Ho-OhNat. #250	FireFlying	Nat. #250 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYRamanas Park · Lv 70	106	130	90	110	154	90	680
TorchicNat. #255	Fire	Nat. #255 ·	POST-GAMESandsear Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Torchic in Locations	45	60	40	70	50	45	310
CombuskenNat. #256	FireFighting	Nat. #256 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Torchic at Lv 16	60	85	60	85	60	55	405
BlazikenNat. #257	FireFighting	Nat. #257 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Combusken at Lv 36	80	120	70	110	70	80	530
NumelNat. #322	FireGround	Nat. #322 ·	POST-GAMERoute 227 · Lv 22⁠–⁠24 +6 more. Show every place for Numel in Locations	60	60	40	65	45	35	305
CameruptNat. #323	FireGround	Nat. #323 ·	POST-GAMERoute 227 · Lv 55 +6 more. Show every place for Camerupt in Locations	70	100	70	105	75	40	460
TorkoalNat. #324	Fire	Nat. #324 ·	POST-GAMERoute 227 · Lv 24⁠–⁠55 +4 more. Show every place for Torkoal in Locations	70	85	140	85	70	20	470
MagmortarNat. #467	Fire	Nat. #467 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYLink-trade Magmar holding the Magmarizer to evolve it	75	95	67	125	95	83	540
HeatranNat. #485	FireSteel	Nat. #485 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMEStark Mountain · Lv 70	91	90	106	130	106	77	600

Locations

Where to find Fire Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

24 places in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl have Fire-type Pokémon (9 in the story, 15 in the post-game), listed in the order you reach them. Sandsear Cave has the most, with 13 different Fire-type Pokémon.

Find a Pokémon or place

24 PLACES

IN THE STORY9

Lake Verity1 Pokémon

Starter choice
ChimcharLevel 5

Route 2111 Pokémon

Walking
PonytaLevel 13–28Encounter rate 5–15%

Route 2061 Pokémon

Walking
PonytaLevel 14–16Encounter rate 25–45%

Route 2101 Pokémon

Walking
PonytaLevel 18–20Encounter rate 30–50%

Route 2151 Pokémon

Walking
PonytaLevel 21–22Encounter rate 20–40%

Route 2141 Pokémon

Walking
PonytaLevel 23–24Encounter rate 25–35%

Moves & TMs

Fire-type moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 23 moves and who learns them

Of these moves, Blast Burn and Eruption share the highest power at 150, and every Fire-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl can learn 5 of these moves. Each TM in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl breaks after one use, and the old HMs are now TM93 to TM100. Any TM with a price can be bought again.

Sort movesALL 23 MOVES

	Cat.
Blast BurnThe target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user can’t move on the next turn.	SPECIAL	Power150	Acc.90	PP5	How to get it MOVE TUTORRoute 210	Learned by
OverheatThe user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.	SPECIAL	Power130	Acc.90	PP5	How to get it TM50	Learned by and 12 Pokémon of other types
Fire Blast10% chance to burn	SPECIAL	Power110	Acc.85	PP5	How to get it TM38 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 56 Lv 50and 83 Pokémon of other types
Flamethrower10% chance to burn	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM35 LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 32 Lv 40 and 89 Pokémon of other types
EruptionThe user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.	SPECIAL	Power150	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 64 Lv 78 Lv 1 Lv 64and 1 Pokémon of another type
Burn UpTo inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.	SPECIAL	Power130	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 65 Lv 58 Lv 99
Flare Blitz10% chance to burn	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40 Lv 56 Lv 55 Lv 50and 1 Pokémon of another type
InfernoThe user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.	SPECIAL	Power100	Acc.50	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36 Lv 48 Lv 45 Lv 46
Magma StormThe target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.	SPECIAL	Power100	Acc.75	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 72
Sacred Fire50% chance to burn	PHYSICAL	Power100	Acc.95	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 54
Heat Wave10% chance to burn	SPECIAL	Power95	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 45 Lv 48 Lv 60and 1 Pokémon of another type
Blaze Kick10% chance to burn	PHYSICAL	Power85	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40and 1 Pokémon of another type
Lava Plume30% chance to burn	SPECIAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 34 Lv 40 Lv 37 Lv 34and 1 Pokémon of another type
Fire Punch10% chance to burn	PHYSICAL	Power75	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 28 Lv 1and 6 Pokémon of other types
Mystical FireThe user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	SPECIAL	Power75	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Fire Fang10% chance to make the target flinch	PHYSICAL	Power65	Acc.95	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 17 Lv 24 Lv 30 Lv 28and 12 Pokémon of other types
Flame Wheel10% chance to burn	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 25 Lv 16 Lv 19
IncinerateThe user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.	SPECIAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 16 Lv 30 Lv 15
Flame ChargeCloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.	PHYSICAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 15 Lv 28 Lv 37 Lv 9
Ember10% chance to burn	SPECIAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 10and 4 Pokémon of other types
Fire SpinThe target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.	SPECIAL	Power35	Acc.85	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 40 Lv 35 Lv 35
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it TM11 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 329 Pokémon of other types
Will-O-WispThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.85	PP15	How to get it TM61 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 24 and 29 Pokémon of other types

All Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl moves & TMs →

Boosts

Fire-type boosts in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: items, weather and abilities

Each card shows how it helps Fire moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and where to get it. A move and an ability that bring the same weather or terrain do not add up: the boost counts once.

Held items2

Hold either Charcoal or Flame Plate and Fire moves get 20% more power. A Pokémon holds one item at a time, so pick one per Pokémon.

Charcoal×1.2
Where: Sandsear CaveRoute 227Post-game
Flame Plate×1.2
An Arceus holding it becomes Fire-type.
Where: Stark MountainPost-game

Weather1

Sunny DayMOVE×1.5
No Drought Pokémon is catchable until after the story (Torkoal and Groudon), so sun in Sinnoh means Sunny Day. It lasts five turns and makes Fire moves 50% stronger.
Where: TM11

Abilities3

Blaze×1.5
Fire moves hit 1.5× harder once its HP drops to a third or less.
Has it:Chimchar Monferno Infernape Charmander
Flash Fire×1.5
Fire moves do not hurt it. Once it absorbs one, its own Fire moves do 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
TipSwitch it in on a Fire move you see coming to turn the boost on.
Has it:Ponyta Rapidash Houndour Houndoom
DroughtSETS SUN
Brings harsh sunlight for five turns when it enters battle, or eight with a Heat Rock. Fire moves do 1.5× damage in it.
Has it:Torkoal Groudon

Fire weakness page: abilities and items that change Fire matchups →

Gen 8 rules

How Fire moves deal damage in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Each Fire move in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is physical or special on its own, so check the category before you pick an attacker. The Fire matchups here are the same as in today’s games. Fire Pokémon can’t be burned.

HOW FIRE DAMAGE WORKS

PER MOVEATTACK / SP. ATK vs DEFENSE / SP. DEF

Each move has its own category: physical moves use Attack against Defense, special moves use Sp. Atk against Sp. Def. The move list above shows which is which.

STATUS IMMUNITY

Fire Pokémon can’t be burned.

All types in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

FULL TYPE CHART →

Water is the most common type in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, with 90 Pokémon you can get. Each tile also shows which types hit Fire for 2× and which ones Fire hits for 2×.

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