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
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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 AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar 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 Ground egg group.
How to Get Incineroar
You're catching Litten first, not Incineroar. Litten appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Incineroar isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Litten from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Litten to Incineroar is covered in the steps below.
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 at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Litten to Incineroar is where the leveling time goes.
Incineroar doesn't appear wild. Catch Litten instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 34 to get Incineroar. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
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 Guide
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Incineroar. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Intimidate is what you want on Incineroar. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Incineroar worth using.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Incineroar is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Run Knock Off, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot, and Fakeout on Incineroar. Knock Off is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Incineroar joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 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