Blaziken (#0257) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk120112–189220–372

Def7067–134130–262

SpA110103–178202–350

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe8076–145148–284

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Blaziken outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying2×Ground2×Psychic2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockGhostElectricDragonFairy

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Speed BoostHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#51 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Blazikenite (43.9%) · Speed Boost (98.2%) · Adamant (49.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (29.7%)

Moves Detect, Close Combat, Flare Blitz, Rock Slide

Singles

#40 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Blazikenite (58.7%) · Speed Boost (98.7%) · Adamant (66.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (50%)

Moves Flare Blitz, Close Combat, Thunder Punch, Detect

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

9.39% of teams · rank #18 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Close Combat
Flare Blitz
Swords Dance
Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players8.18%
Rated 1500+8.58%
Rated 1630+9.39%
Rated 1760+11.34%

Usage by month

Apr 20269.39%

Moves

Close Combat93.8%
Flare Blitz86.7%
Swords Dance66.1%
Protect56%
Earthquake47.3%
Thunder Punch7.6%
Knock Off7.1%
Blaze Kick5.1%
Overheat4.4%
Upper Hand3.6%

Items

Life Orb63.8%
Leftovers11.3%
Focus Sash5.4%
Black Belt5.3%
Air Balloon4.2%
Muscle Band2.8%

Abilities

99.8%
0.2%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe54.2%
Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe14.1%
Adamant 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.6%
Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe4.3%
Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe2.9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Dragonite86.9%
Basculegion75.2%
Primarina61.9%
Ceruledge64.5%
Ditto69.1%
Sneasler57.8%

Evolution

#0255TorchicFire
1. Level 16#0256CombuskenFireFighting
  1. Level 36#0257BlazikenFireFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoBlaze KickHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys8590%10

1Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

9Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

12DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

15Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

20Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

25SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

30BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

35Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

42Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

49ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

56Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

63Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 66

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM153Blast BurnUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.FireSpec15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 10

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCrush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

EggEmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

EggFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggPeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

Pokédex entries

Category: Blaze Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#006New Hoenn#006Blueberry#187Hyperspace#044

It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place.
Emerald
BLAZIKEN has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
In battle, BLAZIKEN blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn.
Ruby · Omega Ruby