Chandelure's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Attack. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon haunts dilapidated mansions. It sways its arms to hypnotize opponents with the ominous dancing of its flames.
In homes illuminated by Chandelure instead of lights, funerals were a constant occurrence— or so it’s said.
Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Chandelure for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 7 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. 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 |
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Forretress builds →Volt Switch14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Corviknight builds →U Turn5-5% | ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Thwackey builds →U Turn7-8% Knock Off 2x49-58% | ||
Chandelure doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Litwick's line. Breed this form to get Litwick eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Litwick gave Chandelure the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 520 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Chandelure to get Litwick eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
utility options gives Chandelure answers even while choice-locked. Choice Specs provides boosted special damage with move lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Flashfire mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Chandelure best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Heat Wave
- Energy Ball
- Protect
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Heat Wave
- Energy Ball
- Protect
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Heat Wave
- Energy Ball
- Shock Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Flamethrower
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Heat Wave
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Chandelure's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Poison and Dark coverage and more on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Chandelure's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Poison and Dark coverage and more on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Don't skip the egg moves. Chandelure picks up Acid Armor and Clear Smog only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Overheat and Fire Blast while Poison and Dark coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Chandelure picks up Acid and Acid Armor only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Overheat and Fire Blast while Poison and Dark coverage and more adds range.
No wild encounters for Chandelure in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Litwick over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Chandelure in Legends: Z-A. Bring Litwick over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Can't catch Chandelure directly. Start with Litwick at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Litwick to Chandelure is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Chandelure in Sword & Shield
Litwick is your first catch on the way to Chandelure. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitwickMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2825%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2825%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve LampentOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water14%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water10%PostIntense SunGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-655%PostOvercastGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-655%PostOvercastor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
Step 3Chandelure ✓
You're catching Litwick first, not Chandelure. Litwick appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Don't let Chandelure's 520 base stat total fool you. Flash Fire is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a cannon.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Excadrill (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Chandelure. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Run Flash Fire on Chandelure. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Chandelure also gets Flame Body and Infiltrator, but they don't compare.
Chandelure fills the cannon role. It's a special attacker with base 145 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Chandelure has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Ground, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Introduced in Black & White, Chandelure has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves