#136 · Generation 1
Flareon
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,029 / 3,424
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,730 / 2,163
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,298
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Flareon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- BMax Battle attackerdynamax#6 Fire · 241 per Max Move
Dynamax Flareon ranks #6 of 20 Fire-type Max attackers: 241 damage per Max Flare at level 40 (fast move Fire Spin). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- –Great League#710 of 1154 · score 69.1
Ranked #710 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#621 of 851 · score 66.9
Ranked #621 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master League#300 of 409 · score 53
Ranked #300 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- 4 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
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 | – | #710 / 1154 | 69.1 | Ember · Heat Wave · Super Power | L18 · 5/15/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #621 / 851 | 66.9 | Ember · Super Power · Heat Wave | L30 · 5/15/15 |
| Master League | – | #300 / 409 | 53 | Ember · Super Power · Heat Wave | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #583 / 689 | 63.9 | Ember · Super Power · Flamethrower | |
| Master Premier | – | #227 / 274 | 52.4 | Fire Spin · Super Power · Flamethrower | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Flareon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- fireMax Flarefrom Ember250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
- AttackerB Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| normal | – | #37 / 354 | 12.3 | 196 | Fire Spin · Last ResortElite TM |
| fire | – | #74 / 263 | 13.1 | 209 | Fire Spin · Overheat |
| fighting | – | #110 / 283 | 11.9 | 191 | Fire Spin · Super PowerElite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EmberSTAB | fire | 10 | +10 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
Fire SpinSTAB | fire | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 11 | +10 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fire BlastSTAB | fire | 140 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.40 | 140 | -80 | |
FlamethrowerSTAB | fire | 65 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.30 | 90 | -55 | |
OverheatSTAB | fire | 160 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.60 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -2 own Atk |
Last ResortElite TM | normal | 90 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.80 | 90 | -55 | |
Heat WaveElite TMSTAB | fire | 95 | -100 | 3.0s | 0.95 | 75 | -45 | |
SuperpowerElite TM | fighting | 85 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.70 | 85 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 own Atk, -1 own Def |
Questions people ask
- Is Flareon good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Flareon is B-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Flareon?
- Flareon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Flareon a good raid attacker?
- Flareon ranks #74 of 263 fire attackers with 13.1 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Flareon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Flareon is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (4)
Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume