The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 Attack EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max out.
It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.
It has mastered fast and powerful fighting moves. It grows a beard of fire.
Emboar is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Ninetales builds →Heat Wave19-22% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard19-22% Giga Drain13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Tinkaton builds →Knock Off6-7% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Vanilluxe builds →Blizzard29-34% Explosion52-61% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Ariados builds →
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The three-stage chain from Tepig through Pignite ends here at Emboar. Want more? Breed for Tepig eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Tepig pushed Emboar to 528 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Emboar to get Tepig eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Flare Blitz is the main STAB option after a Bulk Up boost. Emboarite gives Emboar extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max HP and Attack EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Emboar best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Sucker Punch
- Close Combat
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Wild Charge
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Sucker Punch
- Close Combat
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Wild Charge
- Close Combat
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Superpower
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Superpower
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Take Down and Flamethrower bring the raw damage. But Emboar also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Flamethrower and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Emboar also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Hammer Arm and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Emboar also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Egg moves make a real difference. Emboar gets Body Slam and Covet exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Blast Burn and Overheat.
Emboar 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 Emboar is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Emboar in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Emboar 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 Emboar in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Emboar in Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Emboar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
2 encounter spots for Emboar at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Emboar works as a wallbreaker with 528 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 123 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Emboar. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Reckless can work in specific setups.
Emboar is a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
The core moveset is Flare Blitz, Sucker Punch, Close Combat, and Bulk Up. Flare Blitz leads at 17% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Black & White, Emboar has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Emboar has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves