Incineroar Best Moveset
Fire/Dark at 115 Attack with AbilityIntimidate dropping opposing Attack every switch-in. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots blocks TermEntry Hazards. NatureAdamant pushes physical Fire and Dark TermStab. The moveset pivots in and out cycling Intimidate drops while firing hard physical damage between switches. MoveU-turn maintains momentum. C-Tier through Intimidate utility.
Intimidate dropped Attack on switch-in in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fire/Dark with Fake Out and U-turn. Dominated VGC doubles but too passive for singles formats.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- Darkest Lariat
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Same Intimidate pivoting in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Parting Shot dropped both offensive stats on switch. The premier VGC Pokemon but still a niche singles pick.
Best Moves
Best Build
Incineroar best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Pivot Moveset
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of the same split in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Top-tier doubles support. Lower-tier singles option. Intimidate cycling mattered more when both players had four Pokemon on the field.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Flare Blitz
- Parting Shot
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Incineroar Weakness
Incineroar's Fire/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Incineroar Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Incineroar
Scizor can KO Incineroar with Close Combat (119-141%).
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch10-12% Knock Off16-19% U Turn35-41% Close Combat 2x119-141%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball13-15% Energy Ball15-17% Flamethrower15-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off13-15% U Turn28-34% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Bronzong builds →Earthquake 2x37-43% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon20-23% Thunderbolt44-53% Volt Switch35-41% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Indeedee builds →Dazzling Gleam21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLongreach ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Decidueye builds →Shadow Sneak6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin8-10% Volt Switch9-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Sableye builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves View Tinkaton builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Zoroark-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
End of the line. Incineroar caps a three-stage chain that started at Litten. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Litten), and Incineroar peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Incineroar to get Litten eggs using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Incineroar
Incineroar's shiny shifts the red accents to a slightly lighter, more orange tone while the dark fur stays basically the same. The wrestling cat deserved a white-flame or blue-flame variant, but instead got "same guy, different lighting." Still better than Litten and Torracat.
Shiny Incineroar Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Incineroar
You're catching Litten first, not Incineroar. Litten appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Incineroar can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Litten in from Scarlet & Violet, then evolve it into Incineroar. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Incineroar in SwSh
Step 1Obtain LittenBREEDINGAvailableLeave Torracat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Litten egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Torracat
Step 3Incineroar ✓
Can't catch Incineroar directly. Start with Litten as a gift from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Litten to Incineroar is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Incineroar in USUM
Step 2Evolve into Torracat
Step 3Incineroar ✓
Incineroar doesn't appear wild. Get Litten instead, it shows up as a gift. Evolve it at level 34 to get Incineroar. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Incineroar in SM
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Incineroar's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Incineroar’s rough and aggressive behavior is its most notable trait, but the way it helps out small Pokémon shows that it has a kind side as well.
Incineroar Event Distributions
Incineroar reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
Wolfe’s Incineroar GiftJun 2025ScarletVioletNot shiny
Pokémon BankFeb 2018SunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Incineroar Guide
Incineroar's hidden ability is Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Incineroar as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Corviknight, Clodsire, and Barraskewda. These have the highest co-usage rates with Incineroar in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Adamant on Incineroar. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Incineroar joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
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 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
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
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