Blacephalon Best Moveset
151 Sp. Atk behind Fire/Ghost TermStab and AbilityBeast Boost snowballing Sp. Atk after each KO. 107 Speed outruns most of the format. MoveMind Blown deals massive damage at half HP cost. The moveset trades self-damage for overwhelming offense. S-tier because the special output at this Speed is devastating.
Beast Boost raised Sp. Atk after each KO from 151 Sp. Atk in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fire/Ghost coverage hit hard. Mind Blown sacrificed half its HP for massive damage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Blacephalon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 107 Speed outsped most threats, and 151 Sp. Atk snowballed through teams after one Beast Boost. A glass cannon that worked.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Blacephalon Weakness
Type-wise, Blacephalon takes extra damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Blacephalon's special bulk (base 79 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Blacephalon Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Blacephalon
Yveltal can KO Blacephalon with Dark Pulse (113-132%).
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Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Blacephalon View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse 2x113-132%KO Sucker Punch 2x112-132%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Evolution
No chain, no eggs. Blacephalon is a standalone Fire/Ghost type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Blacephalon
Blacephalon doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Blacephalon is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Blacephalon starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Blacephalon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Atk carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Fireworks Pokemon still yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A UB that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, it causes explosions, then takes advantage of opponents’ surprise to rob them of their vitality.
Blacephalon Guide
Blacephalon works as a sweeper with 570 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 151 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Blacephalon's biggest threats include Starmie (Water), Garchomp (Ground), and Terrakion (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Blacephalon's base 107 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Beast Boost is the go-to ability for Blacephalon. It raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. It's Blacephalon's only ability.
Blacephalon is a special attacker with base 151 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 107 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Mindblown, and Dark Pulse. Shadow Ball leads at 0% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Blacephalon has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Blacephalon has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
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