Is Pignite Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Fire/Fighting mid-stage of the postgame Tepig. The typing is strong for the rematch E4 (Glacia, Steven's Steel additions). Rush to Emboar at 36.
Tepig trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Tepig has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Pignite has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Pignite has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.
Pignite has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Pignite trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Emboar trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Emboar has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Emboar resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Emboar trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Emboar resists most of Glacia's coverage and hits back hard.
Emboar trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Emboar has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Tepig is given to you as a gift on Route 101 at Lv 5. LIMITED; After completing Delta Episode. Receive from Professor Birch on Route 101 after completing the Delta Episode
Your Tepig should hit Level 17 before you reach Wattson, at typical leveling pace.
Your Pignite should hit Level 36 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Pignite in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Pignite. The 3-stage chain runs through Tepig, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Pignite Weakness
Pignite's Fire/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
What is Pignite Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Pignite
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Shellos builds →Surf 2x72-85% Mud Bomb 2x34-42% | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x66-79% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Shellos builds →Surf 2x68-81% Mud Bomb 2x34-41% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Piplup builds →Surf 2x73-86% Peck 2x19-24% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Tympole builds →Surf 2x64-76% Mud Shot 2x29-34% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x85-100%KO Peck 2x20-24% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x86-102%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodBattle Resort Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x94-111%KO Wing Attack 2x40-48% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x42-50% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Dewott builds →Surf 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x47-56% Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x89-105%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-53% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodBattle Resort Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x96-113%KO Wing Attack 2x41-48% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x84-99% Dig 2x60-72% Aerial Ace 2x46-55% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latios builds →Psychic 2x125-147%KO Surf 2x83-98% Fly 2x62-73% Bulldoze 2x42-50% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latias builds →Psychic 2x109-129%KO Surf 2x72-86% Fly 2x57-68% Bulldoze 2x39-46% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodBattle Resort Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x96-113%KO Fly 2x61-72% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latios builds →Psychic 2x125-147%KO Surf 2x83-98% Fly 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x41-48% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latias builds →Psychic 2x107-127%KO Surf 2x72-85% Fly 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x38-44% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x160-189%KO | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x154-181%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Archeops builds →Fly 2x133-157%KO Dig 2x79-93% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latios builds →Psychic 2x123-145%KO Surf 2x82-97% Earthquake 2x67-80% Fly 2x61-72% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latias builds →Psychic 2x107-125%KO Surf 2x71-84% Earthquake 2x61-72% Fly 2x56-65% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x158-186%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x152-178%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x137-161%KO Surf 2x37-43% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latios builds →Dream Eater 2x137-162%KO Surf 2x82-97% Earthquake 2x67-79% Fly 2x60-71% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Latias builds →Dream Eater 2x119-141%KO Surf 2x72-84% Earthquake 2x61-72% Fly 2x55-65% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x140-165%KO Earthquake 2x104-122%KO Surf 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x217-256%KO Aerial Ace 2x62-74% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Salamence builds →Fly 2x128-151%KO Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Zen Headbutt 2x76-89% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Pignite with Earthquake (170-200%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (102-121%). Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 145-170%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x170-200%KO Rapid Spin28-34% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Staraptor builds →Close Combat68-80% Double Edge102-121%KO U Turn10-12% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast76-90% Psychic 2x145-170%KO Shadow Ball43-50% | ||
Pignite Evolutions
Partway through Tepig's chain. Pignite still has another evolution ahead before reaching Emboar. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Tepig). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
ORAS Pignite Best Moveset
Fire/Fighting at 93 Attack and 55 Speed. AbilityThick Fat as a hidden ability halves Fire and Ice. The moveset fires at mid-stage power. Emboar one evolution away adds 110 HP, 123 Attack, and AbilityReckless for recoil move boosting.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Brick Break
- Fire Punch
- Flamethrower
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Covet on Pignite. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and Overheat, they expand what Pignite can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Pignite Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
Pignite is meant to evolve into Emboar. At 418 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Milotic (Water), Swampert (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Pignite. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Thick Fat is what you want on Pignite. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Thick Fat is what makes Pignite worth using.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Pignite's hidden ability is Thick Fat. Halves damage from fire and ice moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Pignite is a mixed attacker with base 93 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Pignite joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
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