#157 · Generation 2
Typhlosion
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,889 / 3,266
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,651 / 2,064
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,238
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Typhlosion has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow), C-tier Ultra League. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CGreat Leagueshadow#282 of 1154 · score 80.3
The Shadow version is ranked #282 in Great League on PvPoke with Incinerate / Blast Burn / Thunder Punch.
- CUltra League#211 of 851 · score 81.8
It is ranked #211 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Incinerate / Blast Burn / Thunder Punch.
- –Master Leagueshadow#233 of 409 · score 59.4
Ranked #233 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- 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
Cyndaquil- →25 candy
Quilava - →100 candyTyphlosion
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #343 / 1154 | 78.8 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L19 · 5/14/15 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #282 / 1154 | 80.3 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L19 · 5/14/15 |
| Ultra League | C | #211 / 851 | 81.8 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L34 · 4/13/14 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #212 / 851 | 81.8 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L34 · 4/13/14 |
| Master League | – | #241 / 409 | 58.9 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | – | #233 / 409 | 59.4 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | C | #171 / 689 | 85.6 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | C | #173 / 689 | 85.5 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | |
| Master Premier | – | #117 / 274 | 67.4 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | – | #131 / 274 | 65.8 | Incinerate · Blast Burn · Thunder Punch | 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.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fireShadow | – | #35 / 263 | 15.8 | 230 | Incinerate · Blast BurnElite TM |
| fire | – | #63 / 263 | 13.5 | 236 | Incinerate · Blast BurnElite TM |
| electricShadow | – | #83 / 248 | 12.0 | 176 | Incinerate · Thunder Punch |
| grassShadow | – | #84 / 344 | 12.4 | 181 | Incinerate · Solar Beam |
| grass | – | #118 / 344 | 10.6 | 186 | Incinerate · Solar Beam |
| electric | – | #120 / 248 | 10.1 | 178 | Incinerate · Thunder Punch |
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 |
Shadow Claw | ghost | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
IncinerateSTAB | fire | 32 | +22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 20 | +20 | 5 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 | |
OverheatSTAB | fire | 160 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.60 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -2 own Atk |
Solar Beam | grass | 180 | -100 | 5.0s | 1.80 | 150 | -80 | |
Thunder Punch | electric | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 60 | -40 | |
Blast BurnElite TMSTAB | fire | 120 | -50 | 3.5s | 2.40 | 110 | -50 |
Questions people ask
- Is Typhlosion good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Typhlosion is C-tier for Great League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Typhlosion?
- Typhlosion has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow), C-tier Ultra League. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- What are the best Typhlosion IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 5/14/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 19. 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 Typhlosion IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/13/14 (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 Typhlosion a good raid attacker?
- Typhlosion ranks #63 of 263 fire attackers with 13.5 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Typhlosion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Typhlosion is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Typhlosion worth keeping?
- Shadow Typhlosion hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Great League, so keep it.
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