#257 · Generation 3
Blaziken
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,848 / 3,219
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,627 / 2,034
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,220
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Keep to evolve
Blaziken will not win battles on its own, but Blaziken is A-tier for Fighting raid attacker. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Battle roles
- BFighting raid attackershadow#15 Fighting · 18.4 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #15 of 283 Fighting-type attackers with Counter / Aura Sphere.
- CGreat Leagueshadow#236 of 1154 · score 81.3
The Shadow version is ranked #236 in Great League on PvPoke with Ember / Aura Sphere / Blaze Kick.
- CUltra Leagueshadow#180 of 851 · score 82.5
The Shadow version is ranked #180 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Ember / Aura Sphere / Blast Burn.
- CFire raid attackershadow#30 Fire · 17.2 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #30 of 263 Fire-type attackers with Counter / Blast Burn (needs an Elite TM).
Worth evolving into
Mega BlazikenA Fighting raid attacker (mega)A Fire raid attacker (mega)B Flying raid attacker (mega)
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #278 / 1154 | 80.3 | Ember · Aura Sphere · Blast Burn | L19.5 · 4/13/12 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #236 / 1154 | 81.3 | Ember · Aura Sphere · Blaze Kick | L19.5 · 4/13/12 |
| Ultra League | C | #194 / 851 | 82.1 | Ember · Aura Sphere · Blast Burn | L34 · 5/15/14 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #180 / 851 | 82.5 | Ember · Aura Sphere · Blast Burn | L34 · 5/15/14 |
| Ultra Premier | C | #203 / 689 | 83.3 | Ember · Aura Sphere · Blast Burn | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | B | #122 / 689 | 87.4 | Ember · Aura Sphere · Blast Burn |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fightingShadow | B | #15 / 283 | 18.4 | 229 | Counter · Aura Sphere |
| fireShadow | C | #30 / 263 | 17.2 | 213 | Counter · Blast BurnElite TM |
| fighting | – | #34 / 283 | 15.9 | 238 | Counter · Aura Sphere |
| flyingShadow | – | #44 / 238 | 14.3 | 178 | Counter · Brave Bird |
| fire | – | #53 / 263 | 14.8 | 220 | Counter · Blast BurnElite TM |
| rockShadow | – | #63 / 294 | 13.1 | 163 | Counter · Stone EdgeElite TM |
| flying | – | #64 / 238 | 12.5 | 186 | Counter · Brave Bird |
| rock | – | #95 / 294 | 11.3 | 169 | Counter · Stone EdgeElite TM |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CounterSTAB | fighting | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +6 | 2 turns |
Fire SpinSTAB | fire | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 11 | +10 | 3 turns |
EmberSTAB | fire | 10 | +10 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Focus BlastSTAB | fighting | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 150 | -75 | |
OverheatSTAB | fire | 160 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.60 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -2 own Atk |
Brave Bird | flying | 130 | -100 | 2.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -3 own Def |
Blaze KickSTAB | fire | 40 | -33 | 1.0s | 1.21 | 60 | -35 | |
Aura SphereSTAB | fighting | 100 | -50 | 2.0s | 2.00 | 80 | -40 | |
Blast BurnElite TMSTAB | fire | 120 | -50 | 3.5s | 2.40 | 110 | -50 | |
Stone EdgeElite TM | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 |
Questions people ask
- Is Blaziken good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Blaziken is B-tier for Fighting raid attacker and has 3 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Blaziken?
- Blaziken will not win battles on its own, but Blaziken is A-tier for Fighting raid attacker. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
- What are the best Blaziken IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 4/13/12 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 19.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Blaziken IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 5/15/14 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 34. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Blaziken a good raid attacker?
- Blaziken ranks #34 of 283 fighting attackers with 15.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Blaziken be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Blaziken is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Blaziken worth keeping?
- Shadow Blaziken hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is B-tier for Fighting raid attacker, so keep it.
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