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's Fire/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
Espeon's Psyshock hits Pignite for 62-74%.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x62-74% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Knock Off17-20% Close Combat41-48% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Urshifu builds →Close Combat72-85% Sucker Punch21-25% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Pignite best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Sucker Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Sucker Punch
- Fire Punch
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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.
Pignite's hidden ability is Thick Fat. Halves damage from fire and ice moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Pignite joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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