Pignite (#0499) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk9388–159171–313

Def5554–117103–229

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe5554–117103–229

Total418Higher than 43% of all Pokémon

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 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Pignite outspeeds 11 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

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ¼×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ¼×

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Thick FatHidden ability
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0498TepigFire
1. Level 17#0499PigniteFireFighting
  1. Level 36#0500EmboarFireFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoArm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

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

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

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

13Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

15Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

20SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

23RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

28Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

31Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

36AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

39FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

44Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

47RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

52Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 58

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

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

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

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

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%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

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

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

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

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

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%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

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

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

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

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

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

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

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

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

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

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

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

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

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

Egg moves 4

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Fire Pig Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#005Updated Unova#005Blueberry#204Lumiose#005

The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Whatever it eats becomes fuel for the flame in its stomach. When it is angered, the intensity of the flame increases.
White
When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire