Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 Attack EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max out.
It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.
It has mastered fast and powerful fighting moves. It grows a beard of fire.
Emboar Weakness
Emboar is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x114-135%KO Fly 2x58-68% Psychic 2x103-122%KO Psyshock 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x92-109%KO Muddy Water 2x76-89% Surf 2x76-89% Scald 2x67-79% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Moltres builds →Fly 2x78-92% Air Slash 2x79-94% Wing Attack 2x54-63% Sky Drop 2x54-63% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x114-135%KO Hydro Pump 2x84-99% Dream Eater 2x51-61% Surf 2x69-81% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x94-110%KO Dream Eater 2x57-67% Fly 2x59-70% Psychic 2x51-61% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion deals 58-68% with Sludge Bomb.
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb58-68% Fire Blast53-62% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast91-107%KO Psyshock 2x154-181%KO Psychic 2x173-204%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
The three-stage chain from Tepig through Pignite ends here at Emboar. Want more? Breed for Tepig eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Tepig pushed Emboar to 528 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Emboar to get Tepig eggs using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Burn Up, Covet and 9 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Emboar Best Moveset
Emboar's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Superpower is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Emboar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Superpower
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hammer Arm and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Emboar also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Emboar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Emboar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Tepig over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Emboar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Emboar Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Emboar works as a wallbreaker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. Flare Blitz with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Emboar. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Reckless can work in specific setups.
Emboar is a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Flare Blitz, Wild Charge, Superpower, and Head Smash. Flare Blitz leads at 24% usage. Superpower provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Emboar has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Emboar has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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