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TL;DR. Cinderace is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 530. It juggles a pebble with its feet, turning it into a burning soccer ball. Its shots strike opponents hard and leave them scorched.
Fire
It juggles a pebble with its feet, turning it into a burning soccer ball. Its shots strike opponents hard and leave them scorched.
Height1.4 m
Weight33.0 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
HiddenLibero
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 80
Attack 116
Defense 75
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 119
Total530
530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Fire-types.
119 base Speed, Cinderace's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 81 Fire-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Cinderace on Daily Pokémon
Cinderace was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Cinderace 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, Cinderace reaches 3,018 CP at level 40 and 3,453 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack238
GO Defense163
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)3,018
Max CP (L50)3,412
Best buddy (L51)3,453
Raid catch CP 1,646–1,724 (L20). Weather boosted 2,058–2,156 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Scorbunny family appeared on March 14, 2026.
- Scorbunny
- Gigantamax Cinderace
Competitive
Cinderace in competitive play.
Cinderace is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #620 in the Great League.
OU
Offensive Pivot
Pyro Ball / U-turn / Court Change / Sucker Punch
Bulky Pivot
Pyro Ball / U-turn / Court Change / Will-O-Wisp
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #620 72.9 score
Ultra League #404 74.9 score
Master League #252 57.6 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Cinderace.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cinderace, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Cinderace?
Cinderace is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Cinderace weak to?
Cinderace takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Cinderace resistant to?
Cinderace resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Cinderace evolve?
Cinderace evolves from Raboot (Level 35). Cinderace evolves into Gigantamax Cinderace (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Cinderace from?
Cinderace was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0815.
What are Cinderace's base stats?
Cinderace has HP 80, Attack 116, Defense 75, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 75, and Speed 119. Total base stat total: 530.
What are Cinderace's abilities?
Cinderace can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Libero.
Is Cinderace legendary or mythical?
No. Cinderace is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Cinderace's best stat?
Cinderace's highest base stat is Speed at 119, which ranks 2nd of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Cinderace good?
Cinderace has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Cinderace 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 Cinderace is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Water Ground Rock
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel Fairy
Comparison
Cinderace vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cinderace | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Attack | 116 | 81 | +35 |
| Defense | 75 | 68 | +7 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 86 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 71 | +4 |
| Speed | 119 | 74 | +45 |
| Total | 530 | 450 | +80 |
Game appearances
Cinderace appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Cinderace is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Cinderace.
Every main-series game Cinderace is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- EventPoké Portal News
- EvolveRaboot (Level 35; The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- EvolveRaboot (Level 35)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Cinderace appears in 42 episodes.
From JN045 (2020-11-13) through JN137 (2023-01-13).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Cinderace partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Cinderace partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Cinderace in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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