Centiskorch Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Coil and Centiskorch can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Flashfire supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Centiskorch sat at D-Tier in Gen VIII. This was Centiskorch's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Flashfire with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Centiskorch best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leech Life
- Fire Lash
- Knock Off
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Centiskorch Weakness
Centiskorch's Fire/Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Water, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Centiskorch's special bulk (base 90 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Centiskorch Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Centiskorch
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Cinderace builds →U Turn12-15% Sucker Punch25-30% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemScizorite NatureAdamant Moves View Scizor-Mega builds →
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Evolution
Centiskorch is what Sizzlipede becomes. Breed it for Sizzlipede eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Sizzlipede pushed Centiskorch to 525 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Centiskorch to get Sizzlipede eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Centiskorch
No wild encounters for Centiskorch in Winds & Waves. Bring Sizzlipede over from Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Centiskorch in WW
Step 1Obtain SizzlipedeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Giant's Foot · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Centiskorch ✓
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Centiskorch in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Centiskorch in SwSh
The path to Centiskorch starts with Sizzlipede at Lv. 8-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch SizzlipedeRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 1%All WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense Sun
- Step 2Centiskorch ✓Giant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Intense Sunor evolve from Sizzlipede (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Centiskorch's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The heat that comes off a Gigantamax Centiskorch may destabilize air currents. Sometimes it can even cause storms.
Centiskorch Guide
Centiskorch looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Flash Fire is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Centiskorch gets Flash Fire, White Smoke, and Flame Body. But Flash Fire is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Centiskorch is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Run Firelash, Leechlife, Coil, and Powerwhip on Centiskorch. Firelash is the most common pick at 0% usage. Coil lets it set up before sweeping.
Game Availability
Available since Sword & Shield, Centiskorch appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
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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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
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