Playthrough tier listPlatinum

Best Fire Pokémon in Platinum

Moltres (post-game), Heatran (post-game) and Camerupt (post-game) lead the 18 Fire Pokémon for beating Platinum.

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STop3 PokémonCarries a Platinum run against most of the bossesClick any Pokémon for its gradeTap a card for its grade
MoltresMoltresPost-game
HeatranHeatranPost-game
CameruptCameruptPost-game
Click any Pokémon for its gradeTap a card for its grade
AStrong2 PokémonA strong pick for most of the game
InfernapeInfernapeStarter: pick 1 of 3
FlareonFlareonGift
BSolid1 PokémonDoes the job with some help
MagmortarMagmortarTrade to evolve
CSituational6 PokémonStruggles against several bosses
HoundoomHoundoom
TorkoalTorkoalPost-game
RapidashRapidash
MagcargoMagcargoPost-game
NumelNumelPost-game
MonfernoMonfernoStarter: pick 1 of 3
DBottom6 PokémonHard to use for beating the game
ChimcharChimcharStarter: pick 1 of 3
MagmarMagmar
MagbyMagby
HoundourHoundour
PonytaPonyta
SlugmaSlugmaPost-game

What each tier means

  • STop Carries a Platinum run against most of the bosses
  • AStrong A strong pick for most of the game
  • BSolid Does the job with some help
  • CSituational Struggles against several bosses
  • DBottom Hard to use for beating the game
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Board breakdown

Among Fire Pokémon in Platinum besides Infernape (if you start with Chimchar), Flareon (if your one Eevee becomes it) does well in 6 of the 13 boss fights, Roark to Cynthia, and 4 fights have no Fire answer.

Moltres tops the Fire board after the credits, so which Fire Pokémon helps before then?

Besides Infernape (if you start with Chimchar), pick Flareon (if your one Eevee becomes it), level with Magmortar (evolves by trade holding a Magmarizer) at 6 of 13 fights, as Magmar evolves only by link trade.

A filled box is a fight the pick does well in: Flareon (if your one Eevee becomes it) has 6 of 13, first at Maylene.

Gym 1, RoarkGym 2, GardeniaGym 3, FantinaGym 4, MayleneGym 5, Crasher WakeGym 6, ByronGym 7, CandiceGym 8, VolknerElite Four, AaronElite Four, BerthaElite Four, FlintElite Four, LucianChampion, Cynthia
  • InfernapeGym 1 Roark: has troubleGym 2 Gardenia: does wellGym 3 Fantina: no clear edgeGym 4 Maylene: does wellGym 5 Crasher Wake: no clear edgeGym 6 Byron: does wellGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: does wellLucian: no clear edgeCynthia: no clear edgeStarterChimcharRoute 201#004ChimcharLevel 14#005MonfernoLevel 36#006Infernapefinal form by Byron
    Does wellGardeniaMayleneByronCandiceVolknerAaronBerthaFlintHas troubleRoarkNo clear edgeFantina, Crasher Wake, Lucian, Cynthia
  • FlareonGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Fantina: not on your team yetGym 4 Maylene: does wellGym 5 Crasher Wake: has troubleGym 6 Byron: does wellGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: does wellBertha: no clear edgeFlint: no clear edgeLucian: does wellCynthia: no clear edgeFlareon after badge 3EeveeAfter badge 2Hearthome CityLv 20#163EeveeFire Stone#166FlareonFire Stone in Solaceon Ruins
    Not yet: Roark to FantinaDoes wellMayleneByronCandiceVolknerAaronLucianHas troubleCrasher WakeNo clear edgeBertha, Flint, Cynthia
  • MagmortarGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Fantina: not on your team yetGym 4 Maylene: not on your team yetGym 5 Crasher Wake: not on your team yetGym 6 Byron: does wellGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: no clear edgeLucian: does wellCynthia: no clear edgeAfter badge 5MagmarFuego Ironworks30% of encounters except at night#201MagmarTrade + Magmarizer#202Magmortar
    Not yet: Roark to Crasher WakeDoes wellByronCandiceVolknerAaronBerthaLucianNo clear edgeFlint, Cynthia
  • HoundoomGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Fantina: not on your team yetGym 4 Maylene: not on your team yetGym 5 Crasher Wake: no clear edgeGym 6 Byron: does wellGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: no clear edgeAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: no clear edgeLucian: does wellCynthia: no clear edgeAfter badge 4HoundourRoute 21425% of encounters at night#176HoundourLevel 24#177Houndoomfinal form by Crasher Wake
    Not yet: Roark to MayleneDoes wellByronCandiceAaronBerthaLucianNo clear edgeCrasher Wake, Volkner, Flint, Cynthia
  • RapidashGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Fantina: no clear edgeGym 4 Maylene: does wellGym 5 Crasher Wake: has troubleGym 6 Byron: does wellGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: no clear edgeAaron: does wellBertha: no clear edgeFlint: has troubleLucian: does wellCynthia: no clear edgeAfter badge 2PonytaRoute 20630% of encounters by day#090PonytaLevel 40#091Rapidashfinal form by Candice
    Not yet: Roark, GardeniaDoes wellMayleneByronCandiceAaronLucianHas troubleCrasher Wake, FlintNo clear edgeFantina, Volkner, Bertha, Cynthia

Best pair

Infernape + Rapidash9/13 togetherevery fight a Fire pick wins

After the creditsOnly after you beat CynthiaCounted in no fight

  • MoltresAfter the Hall of Fame
  • HeatranAfter the Hall of Fame
  • CameruptAfter the Hall of Fame
  • TorkoalAfter the Hall of Fame
  • MagcargoAfter the Hall of Fame

Which of the 13 boss battles, Roark through Cynthia, have no Fire answer?

For Roark, Fantina, Crasher Wake and Cynthia, no Fire Pokémon you can get does well.

The best Fire pick you can have by each fight, Roark to Cynthia. First with none: Roark.

Gyms

  1. Has trouble: Chimchar

    Team

    1. GeodudeLv 12RockGround
    2. OnixLv 12RockGround
    3. CranidosLv 14RockAce

    Has trouble (1)Infernape Starter: pick 1 of 3as Chimchar

    Full fight

  2. Infernapeas Monfernostarter only

    Team

    1. TurtwigLv 20Grass
    2. CherrimLv 20Grass
    3. RoseradeLv 22GrassPoisonAce

    Does well (1)Infernape Starter: pick 1 of 3as MonfernoMoves: Flame Wheel

    Full fight

  3. Closest: Ponyta

    Team

    1. DuskullLv 24Ghost
    2. HaunterLv 24GhostPoison
    3. MismagiusLv 26GhostAce

    No clear edge (2)Rapidashas PonytaInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3as Monferno

    Full fight

  4. Flareon+2 more

    Team

    1. MedititeLv 28FightingPsychic
    2. MachokeLv 29Fighting
    3. LucarioLv 32FightingSteelAce

    Does well (3)Flareon GiftMoves: Fire BlastInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3as MonfernoMoves: Aerial Ace and Focus BlastRapidashas PonytaMoves: Fire Blast

    Full fight

  5. Closest: Houndoom

    Team

    1. GyaradosLv 33WaterFlying
    2. QuagsireLv 34WaterGround
    3. FloatzelLv 37WaterAce

    No clear edge (2)HoundoomInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3as Monferno

    Has trouble (2)Flareon GiftRapidashas Ponyta

    Full fight

  6. Flareon+4 more

    Team

    1. MagnetonLv 37ElectricSteel
    2. SteelixLv 38SteelGround
    3. BastiodonLv 41RockSteelAce

    Does well (5)Flareon GiftMoves: Dig, Fire Blast and Rock SmashInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3Moves: Earthquake and Close CombatMagmortar Trade to evolveMoves: Fire Blast and Focus BlastHoundoomMoves: Fire Blast and Rock SmashRapidashas PonytaMoves: Fire Blast

    Full fight

  7. Flareon Gift+4 more

    Team

    1. SneaselLv 40DarkIce
    2. PiloswineLv 40IceGround
    3. AbomasnowLv 42GrassIce
    4. FroslassLv 44IceGhostAce

    Does well (5)Flareon GiftMoves: Rock Smash and Fire BlastMagmortar Trade to evolveMoves: Focus Punch and Fire BlastInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3Moves: Focus Punch and Fire BlastRapidashMoves: Fire BlastHoundoomMoves: Rock Smash, Fire Blast and Sucker Punch

    Full fight

  8. Flareon Gift+2 more

    Team

    1. JolteonLv 46Electric
    2. RaichuLv 46Electric
    3. LuxrayLv 48Electric
    4. ElectivireLv 50ElectricAce

    Does well (3)Flareon GiftMoves: DigInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3Moves: EarthquakeMagmortar Trade to evolveMoves: Earthquake

    No clear edge (2)HoundoomRapidash

    Full fight

League

  1. Flareon+4 more

    Team

    1. YanmegaLv 49BugFlying
    2. ScizorLv 49BugSteel
    3. VespiquenLv 50BugFlying
    4. HeracrossLv 51BugFighting
    5. DrapionLv 53PoisonDarkAce

    Does well (5)Flareon GiftMoves: Fire Blast and DigRapidashMoves: Fire Blast and BounceMagmortar Trade to evolveMoves: Rock Slide, Fire Blast and EarthquakeInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3Moves: Stone Edge, Fire Blast and Aerial AceHoundoomMoves: Fire Blast

    Full fight

  2. Houndoom+2 more

    Team

    1. WhiscashLv 50WaterGround
    2. GliscorLv 53GroundFlying
    3. HippowdonLv 52Ground
    4. GolemLv 52RockGround
    5. RhyperiorLv 55GroundRockAce

    Does well (3)HoundoomMoves: Solar Beam and Dark PulseInfernape Starter: pick 1 of 3Moves: Solar Beam and Fire BlastMagmortar Trade to evolveMoves: Solar Beam and Fire Blast

    No clear edge (2)RapidashFlareon Gift

    Full fight

  3. Infernapestarter only

    TeamFire-type team

    1. HoundoomLv 52DarkFire
    2. FlareonLv 55Fire
    3. RapidashLv 53Fire
    4. InfernapeLv 55FireFighting
    5. MagmortarLv 57FireAce

    Does well (1)Infernape Starter: pick 1 of 3Moves: Focus Punch, Earthquake and Aerial Ace

    No clear edge (3)Flareon GiftMagmortar Trade to evolveHoundoom

    Has trouble (1)Rapidash

    Full fight

  4. Flareon+3 more

    Team

    1. Mr MimeLv 53Psychic
    2. EspeonLv 55Psychic
    3. BronzongLv 54SteelPsychic
    4. AlakazamLv 56Psychic
    5. GalladeLv 59PsychicFightingAce

    Does well (4)Flareon GiftMoves: Bite, Fire Blast and Shadow BallHoundoomMoves: Crunch, Fire Blast and Shadow BallRapidashMoves: Flare Blitz and BounceMagmortar Trade to evolveMoves: Feint Attack and Fire Blast

    No clear edge (1)Infernape Starter: pick 1 of 3

    Full fight

  5. Closest: Infernape

    Team

    1. SpiritombLv 58GhostDark
    2. RoseradeLv 58GrassPoison
    3. TogekissLv 60NormalFlying
    4. LucarioLv 60FightingSteel
    5. MiloticLv 58Water
    6. GarchompLv 62DragonGroundAce

    No clear edge (5)Infernape Starter: pick 1 of 3RapidashMagmortar Trade to evolveHoundoomFlareon Gift

    Full fight

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