Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Cinderace's Speed does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Infused with Cinderace’s fighting spirit, the gigantic Pyro Ball never misses its targets and completely roasts opponents.
Gigantamax energy can sometimes cause the diameter of this Pokémon’s fireball to exceed 300 feet.
Cinderace's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Cinderace can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
Venusaur deals 41-48% with Sludge Bomb.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cinderace View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin13-15% Volt Switch14-17% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cinderace View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb41-48% Giga Drain17-20% Knock Off15-18% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Spidops Bug | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStakeout ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cinderace View Spidops builds →Knock Off24-28% | ||
The three-stage chain from Scorbunny through Raboot ends here at Cinderace. Want more? Breed for Scorbunny eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Scorbunny pushed Cinderace to 530 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Cinderace to get Scorbunny eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Cinderace doesn't need to stay in long, Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in and max Attack and Speed EVs make every visit count. Pyroball threatens on the way out. Libero adds passive value.
Best Build
Cinderace best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Pyro Ball
- U Turn
- Court Change
- Sucker Punch
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Pyro Ball
- Court Change
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Pyro Ball
- High Jump Kick
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Cinderace won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Blast Burn and Overheat anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Cinderace won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Overheat and Pyro Ball anchor the STAB core.
Cinderace looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Libero is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Watch for Urshifu (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Cinderace. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Cinderace gets Libero and Blaze. But Libero is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 119 Speed, Libero gives Cinderace an edge before opponents can react.
Cinderace is a physical attacker with base 116 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 119 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Cinderace has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Available since Sword & Shield, Cinderace appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
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 5BW
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 8SwShDebutGigantamax
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