Is Blaziken Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Blaziken's Fire/Fighting and high Attack handle Nanu's Dark team, Olivia's Rock team, and multiple E4 matchups. No Mega Stone for AbilitySpeed Boost, but base Blaziken is still a powerhouse if you put in the Island Scan work.
Torchic has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lana's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Combusken has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Combusken has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Combusken has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Combusken trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Blaziken has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Totem Kommo-o's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Blaziken has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Blaziken has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Blaziken has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Blaziken trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Blaziken cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 36.
How to Get Blaziken in Sun & Moon
Blaziken can't be caught in Sun & Moon. 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 SM
Step 1Obtain TorchicBREEDINGAvailableLeave Combusken with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Torchic egg.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.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 ✓
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x75-88% Confusion 2x49-57% | ||
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Brionne builds →Scald 2x71-84% Acrobatics 2x26-32% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x69-81% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Brionne builds →Scald 2x65-77% Acrobatics 2x24-30% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x73-87% Confusion 2x48-57% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Brionne builds →Scald 2x67-80% Acrobatics 2x25-30% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x127-150%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x69-82% Confusion 2x45-55% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
 Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Salamence builds →Fly 2x105-124%KO Zen Headbutt 2x62-74% Bulldoze 2x47-56% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x73-86% Zen Headbutt 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x31-36% Bulldoze 2x31-36% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x44-52% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x95-112%KO Acrobatics 2x26-31% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Salamence builds →Fly 2x101-120%KO Zen Headbutt 2x60-72% Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x70-83% Zen Headbutt 2x55-66% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% Bulldoze 2x28-34% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x132-155%KO | ||
 Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Reuniclus builds →Future Sight 2x126-149%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x97-115%KO Psychic 2x64-77% Acrobatics 2x26-31% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Surf 2x80-95% Psychic 2x80-95% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% Bulldoze 2x28-34% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Necrozma Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Necrozma builds →Prismatic Laser 2x170-200%KO Earthquake 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x114-134%KO Air Slash 2x57-68% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Slowbro builds →Dream Eater 2x87-103%KO Surf 2x79-93% Earthquake 2x46-54% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% Surf 2x44-52% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Aerial Ace 2x30-35% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin13-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHustle ItemWide Lens NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Durant builds →Superpower47-55% | ||
Blaziken Evolutions
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 630 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +100. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Blaziken to get Torchic eggs using 218 partners from the Ground egg group.
SM Blaziken Best Moveset
AbilitySpeed Boost raises Speed every turn automatically, and 120 Attack fires Fire/Fighting TermStab at power that grows faster than opponents can handle. MoveSwords Dance doubles Attack. Z-MoveFlare Blitz fires a one-time nuke. The moveset earns S-tier and a ban from standard play through Speed Boost snowballing that no defensive answer can keep up with.
Best Build
Blaziken best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Jump Kick
- Protect
- Flare Blitz
- Blaze Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Blaziken learns Flare Blitz and High Jump Kick naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Blaziken Sun & Moon Guide
In the Sun & Moon meta, Blaziken already has 630 BST going for it, and Speed Boost pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list. High Jump Kick with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Blaziken is the evolved form, sitting at 730 BST. Big power spike over base Blaziken (630). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Sun & Moon, 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. But Speed Boost is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 100 Speed, Speed Boost gives Blaziken an edge before opponents can react.
Blaziken is a physical attacker with base 160 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper 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