Chandelure Best Moveset
145 Sp. Atk is among the highest non-legendary values in the game. Ghost/Fire TermStab behind AbilityFlash Fire absorbing Fire moves with Held ItemChoice Scarf and NatureTimid at 80 Speed fixes the pace. The moveset fires devastating special Ghost and Fire damage that few answers survive cleanly. C-Tier through raw special damage output.
145 Sp. Atk with Flash Fire in Gen V (Black & White). The highest Sp. Atk of any non-legendary. Too strong for the tier below but too frail for the top.
Best Moves
Best Build
Chandelure best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Infiltrator bypassed Substitute in Gen VI (X & Y). Two gens between tiers. 145 Sp. Atk was elite but 80 Speed and poor bulk limited what it could do.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Dropped to a consistent role in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Scarf sets outran threats and fired off Shadow Ball from 145 Sp. Atk. Glass cannon with style.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Faster Ghost-types with better utility took the slot. 145 Sp. Atk couldn't carry 80 Speed and paper defenses.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Four gens below the debut level. The highest non-legendary Sp. Atk stat wasn't enough to compete without Speed to match.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Chandelure Weakness
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 |
What is Chandelure Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Chandelure
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Corviknight builds →U Turn5-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Forretress builds →Volt Switch14-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Chandelure
Can't catch Chandelure directly. Start with Litwick at moderate 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 SV
Litwick is your first catch on the way to Chandelure. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitwickCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldNightInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldNightOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve LampentInfernal PassLv.41-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.41-60OverworldNightor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
Step 3Chandelure ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Chandelure egg.
Chandelure appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
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 SwSh
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 RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve LampentOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 14%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 5%Overcastor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
Step 3Chandelure ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Chandelure egg.
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.
Base Stats
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.
Chandelure Guide
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 B-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.
Run Shadow Ball, Energy Ball, Flamethrower, and Trick on Chandelure. Shadow Ball is the most common pick at 0% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves