Pignite Best Moveset
Fire/Fighting at 93 Attack and 55 Speed. AbilityThick Fat halves Fire and Ice damage. The moveset has some physical output building toward Emboar. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. One evolution from 123 Attack and AbilityReckless that make recoil moves hit harder.
Pignite sat at D-Tier in Gen V. This was Pignite's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pignite best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Brick Break
- Wild Charge
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Pignite sat at D-Tier in Gen VI. Pignite maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Life Orb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Brick Break
- Fire Punch
- Flamethrower
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Pignite sat at D-Tier in Gen VII. Pignite maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Sucker Punch
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Pignite saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was a decline from D-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Sucker Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Pignite Weakness
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 |
What is Pignite Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Pignite
Urshifu can KO Pignite with Close Combat (98-116%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (124-146%). Staraptor deals 62-74% with Double-Edge.
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Urshifu builds →Close Combat98-116%KO Close Combat98-116%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Rapid Spin21-25% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Staraptor builds →Close Combat42-49% U Turn6-7% Double Edge62-74% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast35-42% Psychic 2x68-80% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Pignite
Can't catch Pignite directly. Start with Tepig at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Tepig to Pignite is where the leveling time goes.
No wild encounters for Pignite. The 3-stage chain runs through Tepig, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Pignite can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tepig from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Legends: Z-A and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Pignite in USUM
Step 1Obtain TepigLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nuvema Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Aspertia City · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Complete Delta Episode. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 20. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Pignite ✓
Step 3Evolve into Emboar
You're catching Tepig first, not Pignite. Tepig appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Base Stats
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.
When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Pignite Guide
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.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Pignite is a physical attacker with base 93 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves