Pignite
TL;DR. Pignite is a fire/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 418. When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Stat spread.
Total of 418. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Pignite 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, Pignite reaches 1,924 CP at level 40 and 2,201 CP as a best buddy.
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Pignite in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pignite across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #682 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Pignite.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pignite, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Pignite?
Pignite is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Pignite weak to?
Pignite takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Pignite resistant to?
Pignite resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel, Bug. It has no full immunities.
How does Pignite evolve?
Pignite evolves from Tepig (Level 17). Pignite evolves into Emboar (Level 36).
What generation is Pignite from?
Pignite was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0499.
What are Pignite's base stats?
Pignite has HP 90, Attack 93, Defense 55, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 55, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 418.
What are Pignite's abilities?
Pignite can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Thick Fat.
Is Pignite legendary or mythical?
No. Pignite is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Pignite's best stat?
Pignite's highest base stat is Attack at 93, which ranks 70th of 148 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Pignite good?
Pignite has a base stat total of 418, the 579th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Pignite as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pignite is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Pignite vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Pignite | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 73 | +17 |
| Attack | 93 | 91 | +2 |
| Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 75 | -5 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Speed | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Total | 418 | 457 | -39 |
Pignite appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Pignite is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pignite isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Pignite is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pignite appears in 35 episodes.
From HZ036 (2024-01-19) through JN147 (2023-03-24).
- HZ036 Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner! Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ061 Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme! Horizons 2025-02-17
- BW013 Minccino–Neat and Tidy! Black & White 2011-04-30
- BW022 A Venipede Stampede! Black & White 2011-07-02
- BW024 Emolga the Irresistible! Black & White 2011-07-16
- BW025 Emolga and the New Volt Switch! Black & White 2011-07-23
- BW049 Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! Black & White 2012-02-18
- BW070 The Clubsplosion Begins! Black & White 2012-07-14
- BW077 Evolution by Fire! Black & White 2012-09-01
- BW079 Caution: Icy Battle Conditions! Black & White 2012-09-15
- BW081 Crisis at Ferroseed Research! Black & White 2012-09-29
- BW082 An Epic Defense Force! Black & White 2012-10-06
+ 23 more episodes
- BW084 Rocking the Virbank Gym!: Part 2 Black & White 2012-10-20
- BW086 Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times! Black & White 2012-11-03
- BW088 The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo! Black & White 2012-11-17
- BW092 Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three! Black & White 2012-12-15
- BW093 Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure! Black & White 2012-12-22
- BW095 Unrest at the Nursery! Black & White 2013-01-12
- BW098 Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige! Black & White 2013-02-02
- BW102 Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! Black & White 2013-03-02
- BW104 Mission: Defeat Your Rival! Black & White 2013-03-16
- BW107 Cameron's Secret Weapon! Black & White 2013-04-06
- BW116 The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! Black & White 2013-06-08
- BW118 Secrets From Out of the Fog! Black & White 2013-06-22
- BW119 Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! Black & White 2013-06-29
- BW121 Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony! Black & White 2013-07-13
- BW129 The Pirates of Decolore! Black & White 2013-09-07
- BW131 The Path That Leads to Goodbye! Black & White 2013-09-21
- BW134 The Journalist from Another Region! Black & White 2013-10-12
- BW135 Mystery on a Deserted Island! Black & White 2013-10-19
- BW139 Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit! Black & White 2013-11-16
- JN068 Advice to Goh! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN123 Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN125 Whittle While You Work! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN147 The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Pignite partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Pignite partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Pignite card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Pignite
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.