Is Blaziken Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
If imported from Hoenn, Blaziken's Fire/Fighting typing handles Giovanni, Lorelei, and Bruno. AbilityBlaze for low-health Fire boost. The unique typing covers more than any native Fire option in Kanto. Trade-only.
Brock's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Misty's Pokemon outpace and outclass Torchic here.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Torchic has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Blaine's typing presses Torchic's defenses.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Bruno's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Torchic trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Lance's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Terry's team hits Torchic's weaknesses hard.
Blaziken cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 36.
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- LV 36FireBlaze Kick12890%10
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch225100%20
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 59FightingSky Uppercut12890%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Blaziken in FireRed & LeafGreen
Starting with an imported Torchic, the Blaziken path goes Hoenn trade, level 16 for Combusken, level 36 for Blaziken. Every step but the leveling happens outside Kanto.
How to Obtain Blaziken in FRLG
Step 1Obtain TorchicCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red).LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained.LATER APPEARANCEHOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Torchic can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Blaziken Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Blaziken
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Water Pulse 2x39-46% Peck 2x27-32% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Aerial Ace 2x39-46% Water Pulse 2x32-39% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | C | |
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x63-75% Dig 2x32-39% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Water Pulse 2x39-46% Peck 2x27-32% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Aerial Ace 2x39-46% Water Pulse 2x32-39% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x63-75% Dig 2x32-39% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x81-96% Aerial Ace 2x34-40% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x78-91% Waterfall 2x54-64% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Water Pulse 2x36-43% Peck 2x24-30% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x84-99% Dig 2x29-34% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x91-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x37-45% Water Pulse 2x32-38% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x78-92% Surf 2x64-76% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x137-161%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x101-119%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Surf 2x56-66% Peck 2x25-30% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x137-161%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x78-92% Surf 2x64-76% | ||
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x101-119%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x132-156%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x77-90% Hydro Pump 2x77-90% | ||
Hypno Psychic | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x27-33% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Hydro Pump 2x79-93% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x138-163%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x34-40% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Surf 2x35-41% | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodBirth Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x192-227%KO Aerial Ace 2x56-66% Water Pulse 2x56-66% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodCerulean Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Mewtwo builds →Psychic 2x128-151%KO Earthquake 2x71-84% Water Pulse 2x57-68% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Ho-oh builds →Earthquake 2x81-96% Fly 2x86-101%KO Psychic 2x64-75% | ||
 Lugia Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Lugia builds →Psychic 2x81-96% Earthquake 2x60-70% Fly 2x63-75% Hydro Pump 2x72-85% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Hydro Pump 2x77-92% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Forretress deals 81-96% with Explosion.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Blissey builds →Ice Beam17-20% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin17-20% Explosion81-96% Earthquake 2x65-77% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Regice builds →Ice Beam18-22% Thunderbolt37-44% Explosion61-72% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blaziken View Glalie builds →Explosion66-78% Ice Beam12-14% | ||
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 530 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
FRLG Blaziken Best Moveset
120 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk hit from both sides at top power. Fire/Fighting TermStab covers nine types. AbilityBlaze boosts Fire at low HP. Fire moves use the Special stat and Fighting uses Attack, so the moveset naturally splits its damage across both stats. MoveSky Uppercut and MoveFlamethrower cover the core.
Best Build
Blaziken best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sky Uppercut
- Hidden Power Grass
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Blaziken picks up Counter and Endure only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Focus Punch and Overheat while Normal and Flying coverage and more adds range.
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
Base Stats
When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.
Blaziken FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Blaziken isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.
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