If Blaziken goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. Speed Boost raises its Speed every turn it stays in, which helps. Only weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic.
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 Weakness
AvgWater, Ground, Flying, and Psychic-type moves hit Blaziken for super-effective damage. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Blaziken to get Torchic eggs using 138 partners from the Ground egg group.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Blaziken threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Blaziken Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Blaziken can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Flying and Normal. The offense anchors on Overheat and Flare Blitz while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Blaziken can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Torchic from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Blaziken in Sword & Shield
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.
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 leaning toward the physical side (base 120 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the cannon role.
Blaziken appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Blaziken appears in 16 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A