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Blaziken
The Blaze Pokémon
TL;DR. Blaziken is a fire/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 530. Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
Fire Fighting
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
Height1.9 m
Weight52.0 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
HiddenSpeed Boost
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 80
Attack 120
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 80
Total530
530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Fire-types.
120 base Attack, Blaziken's strongest stat, ranking 30th of 148 Fire-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Blaziken on Daily Pokémon
Blaziken was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Blaziken in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Blaziken reaches 2,848 CP at level 40 and 3,258 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack240
GO Defense141
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)2,848
Max CP (L50)3,219
Best buddy (L51)3,258
Raid catch CP 1,550–1,627 (L20). Weather boosted 1,938–2,034 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Blaziken in competitive play.
Blaziken is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #228 in the Great League.
OU
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Close Combat / Flare Blitz / Stone Edge
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #228 84.1 score
Ultra League #145 85.4 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Blaziken.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Blaziken, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Blaziken?
Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Blaziken weak to?
Blaziken takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Blaziken resistant to?
Blaziken resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel, Bug. It has no full immunities.
How does Blaziken evolve?
Blaziken evolves from Combusken (Level 36). Blaziken evolves into Mega Blaziken (Mega Evolve with Blazikenite (battle-only)).
What generation is Blaziken from?
Blaziken was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0257.
What are Blaziken's base stats?
Blaziken has HP 80, Attack 120, Defense 70, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 70, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 530.
What are Blaziken's abilities?
Blaziken can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.
Is Blaziken legendary or mythical?
No. Blaziken is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Blaziken's best stat?
Blaziken's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 30th of 148 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Blaziken good?
Blaziken has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Blaziken as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Blaziken is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Water Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Dark Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Bug
Comparison
Blaziken vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Blaziken | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 73 | +7 |
| Attack | 120 | 91 | +29 |
| Defense | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Special Attack | 110 | 75 | +35 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Speed | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Total | 530 | 457 | +73 |
Game appearances
Blaziken appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Blaziken is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions
Where to find
Blaziken isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Blaziken is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon anime
Blaziken appears in 17 episodes.
From EP265 (2002-08-29) through XY068 (2015-04-16).
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- EP271 The Ties That Bind Original 2003-09-20
- EP272 Can't Beat the Heat! Original 2003-09-27
- AG003 There's No Place Like Hoenn Advanced Generation 2003-11-15
- AG100 Solid as a Solrock Advanced Generation 2005-11-05
- AG125 Like a Meowth to a Flame Advanced Generation 2006-03-04
- AG189 Gathering the Gang of Four! Advanced Generation 2007-02-10
- AG191 Once More with Reeling! Advanced Generation 2007-02-24
- AG192 Home is Where the Start Is! Advanced Generation 2007-03-03
- DP076 A Full Course Tag Battle! Diamond & Pearl 2008-09-13
- XY001 Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! XY 2014-01-18
- XY002 Lumiose City Pursuit! XY 2014-01-25
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Blaziken partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Blaziken partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Blaziken has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Blaziken sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Blaziken cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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