TL;DR. Blacephalon is a fire/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.
It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. 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.
Blacephalon 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, Blacephalon reaches 3,297 CP at level 40 and 3,772 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Blacephalon first appeared on April 9, 2025, during Spring Into Spring.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Western Hemisphere |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Western Hemisphere |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends · Western Hemisphere |
| Mar 7 to Mar 9, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out · Western Hemisphere |
| Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 | 5-star | New Year's 2026 · with Mind Blown |
| Apr 9 to Apr 21, 2025 | 5-starShiny debut | Western Hemisphere |
Blacephalon in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Blacephalon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #442 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Blacephalon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Blacephalon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Blacephalon weak to?
Blacephalon takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Blacephalon resistant to?
Blacephalon is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy, Bug.
Does Blacephalon evolve?
Blacephalon does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Blacephalon from?
Blacephalon was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0806.
What are Blacephalon's base stats?
Blacephalon has HP 53, Attack 127, Defense 53, Special Attack 151, Special Defense 79, and Speed 107. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Blacephalon's abilities?
Blacephalon can have the ability Beast Boost.
Is Blacephalon legendary or mythical?
No. Blacephalon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Blacephalon's best stat?
Blacephalon's highest base stat is Special Attack at 151, which ranks 1st of 140 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Blacephalon good?
Blacephalon has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 16th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Blacephalon 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 Blacephalon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Blacephalon vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Blacephalon | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 53 | 68 | -15 |
| Attack | 127 | 79 | +48 |
| Defense | 53 | 72 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 151 | 83 | +68 |
| Special Defense | 79 | 75 | +4 |
| Speed | 107 | 71 | +36 |
| Total | 570 | 448 | +122 |
Blacephalon appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Blacephalon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Blacephalon.
Every main-series game Blacephalon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one, requires unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Ultra SunObtainable
- One-time encounterPoni Grove (Only two)
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Blacephalon appears in 1 episode.
In SM078 (2018-06-07).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Blacephalon partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Blacephalon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Blacephalon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Blacephalon
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.