What separates Cinderace from the pack is Libero — it changes type to match whatever move it uses. Combine that with Fire typing and it comfortably outruns most offensive threats. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Part of the Gen 8 roster.
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 Weakness
AvgCinderace's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Cinderace to get Scorbunny eggs easily using 195 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include High Jump Kick, Sand Attack, Sucker Punch and 1 more.
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
Best Cinderace Moveset
- Pyro Ball
- U Turn
- Court Change
- Sucker Punch
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
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 119 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Cinderace can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Available since Sword & Shield, Cinderace appears in 2 games spanning 2 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A