Flash Fire absorbs Fire moves and powers up its own, adding real value on top of Flareon's already solid stats. Fire typing means only weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. An original Gen 1 pick.
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.
It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flareon Weakness
AvgFlareon is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Flareon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 7 more.
Flareon runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Lum Berry brings one-time status cleanse. Flashfire supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Flareon Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Detect
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Breeding opens up real options for Flareon. Charm and Covet come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Overheat and Fire Blast and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Flareon directly. Start with Eevee but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Flareon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Flareon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Flareon, start by catching Eevee through gift encounters at Lv. 5-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveeMODERATEGoldenrod CityHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityGift from BillMODERATEGoldenrod CitySoulSilverGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityGift from BillMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 6,666 coinsMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 6,666 coins
Step 2Flareon ✓
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.
Flareon appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A