Gouging Fire is a Gen 9 Legendary with a strong stat spread that holds up well. Fire/Dragon typing gives it a clear competitive identity. Only weak to Ground, Rock, and Dragon. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.
Gouging Fire's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 3 Defense EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
Gouging Fire Weakness
GoodGouging Fire is weak to Ground, Rock, and Dragon-type moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Gouging Fire's physical bulk (base 121 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Gouging Fire is strong overall with 590 total stats as a Fire/Dragon legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive.
How to Evolve
For a physical attacker, Gouging Fire wants flexible EVs EVs and Booster Energy. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Protosynthesis contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Gouging Fire Moveset
- Breaking Swipe
- Heat Crash
- Howl
- Burning Bulwark
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Gouging Fire's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Draco Meteor and Overheat, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gouging Fire is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Gouging Fire is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier on our tier list. At 590 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Base 121 Defense is where it shines.
Gouging Fire's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Salamence (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gouging Fire has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Gouging Fire doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Fire/Dragon type with 590 BST.
Protosynthesis is the go-to ability for Gouging Fire. It raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy. It's Gouging Fire's only ability.
Gouging Fire fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 115 Attack). Base 91 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Gouging Fire can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Gouging Fire has appeared in 1 games since Scarlet & Violet, spanning 1 generation. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
- 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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A