Blaziken Best Moveset
AbilitySpeed Boost raises Speed one stage every turn, which means Blaziken automatically outspeeds everything after two turns. 120 Attack behind Fire/Fighting TermStab with Held ItemLife Orb and NatureAdamant hits with devastating physical power. The moveset snowballs through games by simply staying alive. Tera Fire under Life Orb pushes Flare Blitz into territory nothing survives.
Fire/Fighting was brand-new typing in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 120 Attack with Blaze Kick and Sky Uppercut was strong, and Speed Boost didn't exist yet.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sky Uppercut
- Hidden Power Grass
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Mixed attacker role in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 110 Sp. Atk for Fire Blast, 120 Attack for physical moves. Blaziken hit hard from both sides.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Speed Boost changed everything in Gen V (Black & White). Free +1 Speed every turn. Protect once, outspeed everything, sweep. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Blaziken best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Protect
- Flare Blitz
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Two gens banned from standard play. Mega Blaziken had Speed Boost AND higher stats in Gen VI (X & Y). Both forms were too dominant for any normal format.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Flare Blitz
- High Jump Kick
- Blaze Kick
Recommended Teammates
Three gens restricted in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Speed Boost plus Protect plus Swords Dance made Blaziken an unstoppable sweeper once it got rolling.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Jump Kick
- Protect
- Flare Blitz
- Blaze Kick
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield) and Speed Boost was less unique. Other sweepers with better coverage or bulk competed for the slot.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Speed Boost was still good but Blaziken's frailty limited what it accomplished without dedicated setup turns.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Blaziken Weakness
Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic moves hit Blaziken for super-effective damage. 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 |
What is Blaziken Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Blaziken
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin9-10% Flash Cannon16-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemIcyrock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard23-27% Giga Drain16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStakeout ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Spidops builds →Knock Off12-15% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Torchic through Combusken ends here at Blaziken. Want more? Breed for Torchic eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Torchic pushed Blaziken to 530 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Blaziken to get Torchic eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Blaziken
Blaziken doesn't appear wild. Catch Torchic instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Blaziken. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Blaziken can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Torchic from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Blaziken in LZA
Step 1Obtain TorchicCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). 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 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Combusken
Step 3Blaziken ✓
Can't catch Blaziken directly. Start with Torchic at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Torchic to Blaziken is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Blaziken in BDSP
The path to Blaziken starts with Torchic at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Blaziken can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Torchic from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Blaziken in SwSh
Step 1Obtain TorchicBREEDINGAvailableLeave Combusken with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Torchic egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). 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 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Combusken- Step 3Blaziken ✓
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Blaziken's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
Blaziken Guide
Blaziken looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier cannon on our tier list.
Yes. Mega Blaziken is the evolved form, sitting at 630 BST. Big power spike over base Blaziken (530). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Blaziken. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Blaziken gets Speed Boost and Blaze. But Speed Boost is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Blaziken is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the cannon role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Blaziken appears in 16 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 6ORASMega
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