Ceruledge Best Moveset
125 Attack on Fire/Ghost with AbilityWeak Armor boosting Speed when hit physically. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureJolly guarantees surviving one hit to activate Weak Armor. MoveBitter Blade is a physical Fire TermStab that heals 50% of damage dealt. The moveset fires healing physical Fire and Ghost TermStab at boosted Speed. Bitter Blade sustain keeps it alive through multiple exchanges. S-Tier.
Ceruledge reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Ceruledge's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Weakarmor with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Ceruledge best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bitter Blade
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
Ceruledge Weakness
Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Ceruledge for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Ceruledge Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Ceruledge
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Cryogonal builds →Flash Cannon12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Regice builds →Blizzard17-20% Ice Beam14-16% Thunderbolt28-33% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Mow builds →
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Evolution
You get Ceruledge from Charcadet using a Malicious Armor. It's one of 2 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Charcadet to get eggs. Both Ceruledge and Armarouge hit 525 total stats from Charcadet. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ceruledge to get Charcadet eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Ceruledge
No wild encounters for Ceruledge. The 2-stage line runs through Charcadet, which you can catch but it's a rare spawn from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Ceruledge in SV
To get Ceruledge, start by catching Charcadet through walking encounters at Lv. 13-32. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CharcadetAsado Desert - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%- Step 2Ceruledge ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ceruledge egg.
No wild encounters for Ceruledge in Legends: Z-A. Bring Charcadet over from Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Ceruledge in LZA
- Step 1Obtain CharcadetCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Glaseado Mountain, then trade to the current game via link cable.
- Step 2Ceruledge ✓
Base Stats
Attack and Sp. Def carry most of Ceruledge's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The fiery blades on its arms burn fiercely with the lingering resentment of a sword wielder who fell before accomplishing their goal.
Ceruledge Guide
Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Ceruledge. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Flash Fire is what you want on Ceruledge. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Weak Armor) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Ceruledge worth using. Flash Fire synergizes with Ceruledge's base 100 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Ceruledge is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Ceruledge has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Ceruledge joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves