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No. 0136

Flareon

Flame Pokémon

Flareon
Official art
Fire
Height
0.9 m 2′11″
Weight
25 kg 55.1 lbs
Base stat total
525 top 20%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Flames burn within a saclike organ inside this Pokémon. When Flareon inhales, these flames grow in intensity, reaching a mighty 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk130121–200238–394
Def6058–123112–240
SpA9590–161175–317
SpD110103–178202–350
Spe6563–128121–251
Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk130Def60Spe65SpD110SpA95

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Flareon outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128Flareon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 117Flareon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85Flareon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Flash Fire

    Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

  • GutsHidden ability

    Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#223 of 262 used

▼ 7 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 8 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Charcoal (17%) · Flash Fire (90.2%) · Adamant (36.7%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (12.4%)

Moves Flare Blitz, Superpower, Quick Attack, Detect

Singles

#210 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 8 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Charcoal (29.2%) · Flash Fire (86.5%) · Adamant (41.4%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (11.7%)

Moves Flare Blitz, Will-O-Wisp, Superpower, Wish

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

0.34% of teams · rank #131 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Charcoal
Ability
Flash Fire
Stat Alignment
Careful
Stat Points
32 HP / 12 Atk / 22 SpD
  1. Wish
  2. Flare Blitz
  3. Yawn
  4. Detect

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

Usage by rating

  • All players0.51%
  • Rated 1500+0.65%
  • Rated 1630+0.5%
  • Rated 1760+0.34%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.34%

Moves

  • Wish100%
  • Flare Blitz100%
  • Yawn96.6%
  • Detect95.7%
  • Protect4.3%
  • Will-O-Wisp3.3%
  • Fire Spin0%
  • Curse0%
  • Body Slam0%
  • Trailblaze0%

Items

  • Charcoal100%
  • Rocky Helmet0%
  • Sitrus Berry0%
  • Air Balloon0%
  • Life Orb0%
  • Choice Scarf0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Careful 32 HP / 12 Atk / 22 SpD96.6%
  • Careful 27 HP / 10 Atk / 27 SpD / 2 Spe2.3%
  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe1%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD0%
  • Careful 31 HP / 8 Atk / 20 Def / 7 SpD0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0133EeveeNormal
    1. Use Water Stone#0134VaporeonWater
    2. Use Thunder Stone#0135JolteonElectric
    3. Use Fire Stone#0136FlareonFire
    4. Level up with high friendship (day)#0196EspeonPsychic
    5. Level up with high friendship (night)#0197UmbreonDark
    6. Use Leaf Stone#0470LeafeonGrass
    7. Use Ice Stone#0471GlaceonIce
    8. Level up with high friendship knowing a Fairy-type move#0700SylveonFairy

Moves

Level up 23

EvoEmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20
1CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25
1Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
1SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
5Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
10Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30
20SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20
25BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
30Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
35Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
40Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15
45Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
50Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
55Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
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
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%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
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
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
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
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
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
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
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Flame Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#136Original Johto#183Extended Sinnoh#166Updated Johto#187Updated Unova#094Coastal Kalos#080Original Alola#126Original Akala#053Updated Alola#156Updated Akala#057Let’s Go Kanto#136Galar#199Crown Tundra#077Hisui#028Paldea#182Lumiose#103

  1. Flames burn within a saclike organ inside this Pokémon. When Flareon inhales, these flames grow in intensity, reaching a mighty 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Once it has stored up enough heat, this Pokémon’s body temperature can reach up to 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Sword

  3. It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then breathes out fire that is over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. The flame chamber inside its body ignites when Flareon gets agitated, reaching temperatures of up to 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Ultra Moon

  5. If it inhales deeply, that’s a sign it’s about to attack. Prepare to be hit by flames of over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit!

    Ultra Sun

  6. Its average body temperature is between 1,300 and 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. In its internal flame sac, temperatures reach 3,000 degrees.

    Moon

  7. When it catches prey or finds berries, it breathes fire on them until they’re well done, and then it gobbles them up.

    Sun

  8. Flareon’s fluffy fur has a functional purpose—it releases heat into the air so that its body does not get excessively hot. This Pokémon’s body temperature can rise to a maximum of 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  9. It has a flame bag inside its body. After inhaling deeply, it blows out flames of nearly 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Y

  10. Inhaled air is carried to its flame sac, heated, and exhaled as fire that reaches over 3,000 degrees F.

    Black 2 · White 2

  11. It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.

    SoulSilver

  12. It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

    HeartGold · Shield

  13. Inhaled air is heated in the flame sac in its body to an intense fire over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Platinum · Black · White

  14. It has a flame sac in its body. Its body temperature tops 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit before battle.

    Diamond · Pearl · X

  15. When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature can soar to over 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

    LeafGreen

  16. It has a flame bag inside its body. After inhaling deeply, it blows out flames of nearly 3,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

    FireRed

  17. FLAREON’s fluffy fur releases heat into the air so that its body does not get excessively hot. Its body temperature can rise to a maximum of 1,650 degrees F.

    Emerald

  18. FLAREON’s fluffy fur has a functional purpose - it releases heat into the air so that its body does not get excessively hot. This Pokémon’s body temperature can rise to a maximum of 1,650 degrees F.

    Ruby · Sapphire

  19. Once it has stored up enough heat, this Pokémon's body temperature can reach up to 1700 degrees.

    Crystal

  20. It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1,650 degrees.

    Silver

  21. It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees.

    Gold

  22. It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then blows out fire that is over 3,000F degrees.

    Yellow

  23. When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
ブースター
Japanese (romaji)
Booster
Korean
부스터
Chinese (Traditional)
火伊布
Chinese (Simplified)
火伊布
French
Pyroli
German
Flamara
Spanish
Flareon
Italian
Flareon

Sprites

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Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
184
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 3 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 3 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 2 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Sword 2 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60