Flareon Best Moveset
130 Attack on Fire, but AbilityFlash Fire boosts Fire moves on the special side where Flareon has 95 Sp. Atk. AbilityGuts boosts Attack 50% when statused, which turns the 130 Attack into a monster. The moveset hits hard physically through MoveFlare Blitz and TermStab. 65 Speed means taking a hit first. Recoil from Flare Blitz adds up fast.
Fire-types struggled in Gen I (Red & Blue). Earthquake dominated, and Flareon's 65 Speed meant everything outsped it. 110 Special wasn't enough to compensate.
Utility Moveset
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
- Fire Blast
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
The Special split in Gen II (Gold & Silver) dropped Flareon from 110 Special to 95 Sp. Atk. A downgrade for the Fire Blast sets it actually ran.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Quick Attack
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
130 Attack with no physical Fire move in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Three generations in and Flareon's best stat still had no STAB to use.
Wall Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Overheat
- Wish
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Physical/Special split arrived in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), but Flareon didn't learn Flare Blitz. Fire Fang at 65 power from 130 Attack was the consolation prize.
Special Tank Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Detect
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Flare Blitz finally arrived in Gen V (Black & White). Four gens late. 65 Speed and paper-thin physical bulk meant Flareon couldn't survive long enough to sweep.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Superpower
- Flamethrower
- Facade
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Guts plus Flare Blitz gave Flareon a wallbreaker niche in Gen VI (X & Y), but 65 Speed in a fast metagame kept it stuck.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Faster Fire-types with better bulk handled everything Flareon wanted to do in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The speed problem had no solution.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Flame Charge
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
No new tools in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots didn't fix the 65 Speed and 60 Defense that defined Flareon's limits.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Rest
- Last Resort
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
The poster child for mismatched stats across nine gens in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 130 Attack on a body that couldn't deliver it.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Facade
- Trailblaze
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Flareon Weakness
Flareon is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Flareon's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Flareon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Flareon
Rillaboom's Knock Off hits Flareon for 51-60%.
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle5-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off51-60% U Turn28-33% Wood Hammer47-56% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch16-19% Knock Off53-62% U Turn28-34% Close Combat97-115%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Eevee's line splits into 8 evolutions, and Flareon is the item path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Flareon and Vaporeon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Flareon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Flareon
low spawn rates across 18 encounter spots for Flareon. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Flareon in SV
The path to Flareon starts with Eevee at Lv. 11-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveeSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.11-30OverworldRate 3%
Step 2Flareon ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Flareon 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.
Where To Catch Flareon in LZA
- Step 1Catch EeveeWild Zone 19Lv.48-49OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Flareon ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Flareon starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Flareon in PLA
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Flareon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-55 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsLv.25-40CaveRate 15%
Step 2Flareon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Flareon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Eevee over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Flareon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain EeveeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Goldenrod City · Meet Bill in Ecruteak. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Flareon ✓
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Def carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Flame Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
Inhaled air is carried to its flame sac, heated, and exhaled as fire that reaches over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flareon Guide
Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Flareon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Flash Fire is what you want on Flareon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Guts) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Flareon worth using. Flash Fire synergizes with Flareon's base 110 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Flareon is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
The core moveset is Flare Blitz, Facade, Trailblaze, and Quickattack. Flare Blitz leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Flareon has appeared in 22 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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