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.
It excels at violent, no-holds-barred battles. The temperature of the flames that issue from its navel exceeds 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
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'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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin14-16% U Turn13-15% Knock Off6-7% Draco Meteor33-39% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Espeon builds →
| ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin9-10% Volt Switch9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Tinkaton builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Thwackey builds →U Turn18-21% Knock Off8-10% | ||
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.
Parting Shot keeps your team's momentum going. Incineroar doesn't need to stay in long, Safetygoggles provides extra utility and flexible EVs make every visit count. Fakeout threatens on the way out. Intimidate adds passive value.
Best Build
Incineroar best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Flare Blitz
- Parting Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Flare Blitz
- Parting Shot
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Incineroar won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Blast Burn and Overheat anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Fake Out and Parting Shot from the egg pool give Incineroar something extra. Pair those with Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Body Slam and Crunch from the egg pool give Incineroar something extra. Pair those with Blast Burn and Overheat for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Body Slam and Crunch from the egg pool give Incineroar something extra. Pair those with Blast Burn and Overheat for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Incineroar isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Litten from Sun or Ultra Sun. The evolution path from Litten to Incineroar is covered in the steps below.
Incineroar isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Litten from Sun or Ultra Sun. The evolution path from Litten to Incineroar is covered in the steps below.
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.
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Incineroar. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked S-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.
Incineroar has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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Crystal - Gen 3RS
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Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
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X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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