No. 0937
Ceruledge
Fire Blades Pokémon
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Ceruledge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark, with a base stat total of 525. In Pokémon Champions it’s #67 on the Doubles ladder and #59 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.6 m 5′03″
- Weight
- 62 kg 136.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Focus Sash · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
An old set of armor steeped in grudges caused this Pokémon’s evolution. Ceruledge cuts its enemies to pieces without mercy.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
FireGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 4 types
With : Fire becomes 0×
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Ceruledge outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon's Fire attacks do 1.5× damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire .
Everything about Flash Fire →If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
Vulpix
Ninetales
Growlithe
Arcanine
Ponyta
Rapidash
Flareon
Cyndaquil
Quilava
Typhlosion
Houndour
Houndoom
Heatran
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Heatmor
Rolycoly
Carkol
Coalossal
Sizzlipede
Centiskorch
Charcadet
Onix
Omanyte
Omastar
Kabuto
Kabutops
Slugma
Magcargo
Galarian Corsola
Skarmory
Roggenrola
Boldore
Dwebble
Crustle
Garbodor
Vanillite
Vanillish
Vanilluxe
Vullaby
Mandibuzz
Sinistea
Polteageist
CursolaCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#67 of 262 used
Focus Sash (23.2%) · (85.4%) · Adamant (70.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (19.2%)
Singles
#59 of 262 used
Focus Sash (65.5%) · (64.2%) · Adamant (72.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.8%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.8% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 2.2% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20268.2% of teams · rank #21 · Singles · about 24,019 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
8.4% of teams · rank #22 · Singles · about 15,363 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
9.1% of teams · rank #21 · Singles · about 4,710 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
9.9% of teams · rank #18 · Singles · about 547 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games8.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)8.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)9.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)9.9%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.5%
- Swords Dance83.3%
- Shadow Sneak82.3%
- Poltergeist77.3%
- Close Combat23.1%
- Bulk Up6.2%
- Shadow Claw5.0%
- Destiny Bond4.2%
Items
- Focus Sash62.7%
Life Orb9.6%
Air Balloon7.4%
Shuca Berry5.0%
Colbur Berry3.0%
Leftovers2.6%
Abilities
- 81.3%
- 18.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe45.6%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.7%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe5.7%
These 4 cover 67.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Corviknight37.4%
Garchomp32.6%
Samurott-Hisui19.7%
Glimmora17.6%
Golisopod-Mega16.7%
Slowking-Galar14.3%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.7%
- Swords Dance87.0%
- Shadow Sneak84.6%
- Poltergeist84.6%
- Close Combat21.9%
- Bulk Up5.5%
- Destiny Bond3.3%
- Shadow Claw2.7%
Items
- Focus Sash64.8%
- Life Orb9.1%
- Air Balloon7.9%
- Shuca Berry5.0%
- Colbur Berry3.3%
- Leftovers2.5%
Abilities
- 83.3%
- 16.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe41.8%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.4%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.3%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.2%
These 4 cover 65.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Corviknight40.9%
- Garchomp37.6%
- Samurott-Hisui23.6%
- Glimmora20.0%
- Golisopod-Mega17.7%
Hatterene15.7%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.8%
- Swords Dance88.8%
- Shadow Sneak88.7%
- Poltergeist88.1%
- Close Combat23.7%
- Bulk Up3.3%
- Endure2.3%
- Destiny Bond1.9%
Items
- Focus Sash66.2%
- Air Balloon10.5%
- Life Orb7.1%
- Colbur Berry4.6%
- Shuca Berry4.3%
Spell Tag2.7%
Abilities
- 88.8%
- 11.2%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe37.0%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe8.5%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.3%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.0%
These 4 cover 61.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp41.5%
- Samurott-Hisui33.9%
- Corviknight33.0%
- Glimmora27.4%
- Golisopod-Mega20.8%
- Hatterene18.0%
Moves
- Bitter Blade100.0%
- Shadow Sneak92.5%
- Swords Dance89.3%
- Poltergeist82.0%
- Close Combat29.0%
- Destiny Bond3.2%
- Bulk Up1.9%
- Taunt0.6%
Items
- Focus Sash69.7%
- Air Balloon13.6%
- Shuca Berry6.2%
- Life Orb5.0%
- Colbur Berry1.9%
Grassy Seed1.5%
Abilities
- 94.4%
- 5.6%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe26.2%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe19.3%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe13.0%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe12.5%
These 4 cover 71.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp49.5%
- Samurott-Hisui43.4%
- Glimmora39.2%
- Corviknight26.6%
- Golisopod-Mega24.4%
Primarina21.8%
4.5% of teams · rank #37 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 6,282 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
4.5% of teams · rank #37 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4,108 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
6.1% of teams · rank #27 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 938 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
4.2% of teams · rank #39 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 29 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 29 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 25 HP / 32 Atk / 8 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 25 HP / 32 Atk / 8 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games4.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)4.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)6.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin4.2%
Moves
- Bitter Blade96.1%
- Shadow Sneak85.7%
- Poltergeist71.1%
- Swords Dance69.6%
- Close Combat27.4%
- Bulk Up14.0%
- Destiny Bond6.6%
- Protect5.3%
Items
- Focus Sash54.7%
- Life Orb8.7%
Sitrus Berry6.4%- Air Balloon5.2%
- Spell Tag5.1%
- Shuca Berry4.1%
Abilities
- 64.5%
- 35.5%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe18.6%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe12.6%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.0%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.3%
These 4 cover 47.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega32.7%
Salamence-Mega29.4%
Gholdengo19.9%- Primarina15.5%
Baxcalibur-Mega14.6%
Lucario-Mega-Z13.6%
Moves
- Bitter Blade95.2%
- Shadow Sneak88.4%
- Poltergeist75.9%
- Swords Dance70.9%
- Close Combat26.2%
- Bulk Up13.0%
- Destiny Bond7.3%
- Taunt4.1%
Items
- Focus Sash54.6%
- Life Orb9.8%
- Spell Tag7.8%
- Sitrus Berry6.4%
- Air Balloon4.9%
- Leftovers3.9%
Abilities
- 62.1%
- 37.9%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe15.3%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.5%
These 4 cover 46.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega37.7%
- Salamence-Mega33.8%
- Gholdengo26.0%
- Primarina17.9%
Grimmsnarl16.4%- Baxcalibur-Mega14.7%
Moves
- Bitter Blade98.8%
- Shadow Sneak94.3%
- Swords Dance82.2%
- Poltergeist81.2%
- Close Combat21.1%
- Bulk Up8.3%
- Destiny Bond4.3%
- Taunt3.4%
Items
- Focus Sash33.1%
- Spell Tag26.7%
- Life Orb17.4%
- Shuca Berry9.4%
- Sitrus Berry3.5%
- Leftovers3.3%
Abilities
- 56.4%
- 43.6%
Stat Points
- Adamant 25 HP / 32 Atk / 8 Spe12.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe10.8%
- Adamant 25 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 8 Spe10.4%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.3%
These 4 cover 43.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega61.5%
- Gholdengo49.0%
- Grimmsnarl41.7%
- Salamence-Mega39.8%
Ninetales-Alola19.2%
Blastoise-Mega18.5%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.4%
- Shadow Sneak91.8%
- Poltergeist88.9%
- Swords Dance84.0%
- Close Combat13.8%
- Bulk Up7.3%
- Taunt3.0%
- Shadow Claw2.8%
Items
- Focus Sash53.6%
- Spell Tag20.4%
- Life Orb7.7%
- Air Balloon4.6%
Passho Berry4.5%- Sitrus Berry2.4%
Abilities
- 59.5%
- 40.5%
Stat Points
- Adamant 25 HP / 32 Atk / 8 Spe17.7%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe16.6%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.2%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe7.9%
These 4 cover 54.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega59.0%
- Salamence-Mega39.5%
- Primarina32.9%
- Gholdengo29.7%
- Grimmsnarl29.4%
Hippowdon26.3%
2.5% of teams · rank #53 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 82,237 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
2.5% of teams · rank #52 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 43,505 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
2.1% of teams · rank #54 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 5,636 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
2.2% of teams · rank #51 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 291 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Colbur Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 31 HP / 7 Atk / 24 Def / 3 SpD / 1 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 31 HP / 7 Atk / 24 Def / 3 SpD / 1 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games2.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)2.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)2.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)2.2%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.4%
- Protect75.5%
- Shadow Sneak71.7%
- Bulk Up40.6%
- Swords Dance36.6%
- Poltergeist28.9%
- Close Combat14.4%
- Shadow Claw5.8%
Items
- Colbur Berry22.8%
- Focus Sash21.4%
- Grassy Seed19.2%
- Life Orb11.5%
- Leftovers4.3%
Charcoal3.7%
Abilities
- 89.3%
- 10.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.0%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.7%
- Adamant 31 HP / 7 Atk / 24 Def / 3 SpD / 1 Spe6.8%
- Adamant 31 HP / 25 Atk / 10 Def4.4%
These 4 cover 34.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
Rillaboom44.8%
Milotic28.3%
Sneasler24.7%
Raichu-Mega-Y22.2%- Gholdengo17.6%
Indeedee-F15.5%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.6%
- Protect80.3%
- Shadow Sneak77.4%
- Bulk Up42.9%
- Swords Dance40.1%
- Poltergeist28.7%
- Close Combat12.2%
- Ally Switch3.6%
Items
- Grassy Seed25.7%
- Colbur Berry25.2%
- Focus Sash19.7%
- Life Orb10.0%
- Leftovers4.7%
Kasib Berry3.9%
Abilities
- 93.6%
- 6.4%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.9%
- Adamant 31 HP / 7 Atk / 24 Def / 3 SpD / 1 Spe9.6%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.4%
- Adamant 31 HP / 25 Atk / 10 Def4.7%
These 4 cover 33.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom53.9%
- Milotic35.9%
- Raichu-Mega-Y28.6%
- Sneasler26.4%
- Gholdengo21.9%
Staraptor-Mega17.7%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.9%
- Protect86.8%
- Shadow Sneak84.5%
- Swords Dance44.9%
- Bulk Up44.8%
- Poltergeist20.8%
- Close Combat7.6%
- Ally Switch2.6%
Items
- Grassy Seed35.0%
- Colbur Berry29.2%
- Focus Sash14.4%
- Life Orb6.6%
- Leftovers5.2%
- Kasib Berry2.7%
Abilities
- 96.6%
- 3.4%
Stat Points
- Adamant 31 HP / 7 Atk / 24 Def / 3 SpD / 1 Spe10.7%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.2%
- Adamant 31 HP / 25 Atk / 10 Def5.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe4.5%
These 4 cover 28.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom65.8%
- Milotic43.5%
- Raichu-Mega-Y38.3%
- Gholdengo26.3%
- Sneasler24.7%
- Staraptor-Mega22.9%
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.9%
- Protect88.8%
- Shadow Sneak87.3%
- Swords Dance47.8%
- Bulk Up42.8%
- Poltergeist17.2%
- Close Combat5.9%
- Ally Switch4.2%
Items
- Grassy Seed39.5%
- Colbur Berry31.4%
- Focus Sash12.0%
- Leftovers4.5%
- Life Orb4.5%
- Kasib Berry1.9%
Abilities
- 98.2%
- 1.8%
Stat Points
- Adamant 31 HP / 7 Atk / 24 Def / 3 SpD / 1 Spe10.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 26 Atk / 4 Def / 1 SpD / 3 Spe7.8%
- Adamant 31 HP / 25 Atk / 10 Def6.7%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.8%
These 4 cover 30.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom73.0%
- Milotic42.5%
- Raichu-Mega-Y42.2%
- Sneasler30.9%
- Gholdengo27.9%
- Staraptor-Mega23.0%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
8.0% of teams · rank #26 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games8.3%
- 1500 weighting7.9%
- 1695 weighting8.0%
- 1825 weighting7.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Bitter Blade92.4%
- Swords Dance92.2%
- Shadow Sneak84.4%
- Poltergeist81.3%
- Close Combat28.3%
- Bulk Up5.2%
- Dragon Claw4.0%
- Destiny Bond2.9%
- Taunt2.6%
- Will-O-Wisp2.4%
Items
- Life Orb34.4%
- Focus Sash30.1%
- Air Balloon20.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots7.2%
Covert Cloak3.1%- Leftovers1.2%
Abilities
- 87.5%
- 12.5%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe33.4%
- Adamant 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe10.6%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.5%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.4%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe2.7%
Tera types
- Ghost43.4%
- Fairy25.0%
- Fighting18.0%
- Bug4.8%
Common teammates
Great Tusk45.9%
Zamazenta26.8%
Raging Bolt23.4%- Glimmora22.7%
Kingambit22.5%
Ogerpon-Wellspring21.4%- Hatterene20.0%
- Gholdengo17.3%
Checks & counters
Dondozo79.0%- Great Tusk55.8%
- Samurott-Hisui61.4%
Darkrai60.2%- Kingambit53.9%
- Zamazenta54.2%
7.1% of teams · rank #30 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games7.5%
- 1500 weighting8.0%
- 1630 weighting7.1%
- 1760 weighting5.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Bitter Blade98.8%
- Shadow Sneak92.8%
- Swords Dance87.6%
- Poltergeist71.6%
- Close Combat31.6%
- Endure9.2%
- Bulk Up2.5%
- Taunt2.1%
- Destiny Bond1.4%
- Shadow Claw0.6%
Items
- Focus Sash85.1%
Weakness Policy9.0%- Heavy-Duty Boots2.4%
- Air Balloon2.2%
Clear Amulet0.4%- Life Orb0.3%
Abilities
- 96.9%
- 3.1%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe65.9%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe14.4%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8.0%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.1%
- Careful 252 HP / 116 SpD / 140 Spe1.7%
Common teammates
Flutter Mane60.2%
Dragapult54.5%
Spectrier46.1%- Gholdengo41.2%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame30.9%
Cinderace30.4%
Brambleghast29.4%
Volcarona28.8%
Checks & counters
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike87.0%
Azumarill80.0%- Great Tusk63.5%
Landorus63.4%
Toxapex54.7%
Archaludon45.4%
5.9% of teams · rank #35 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games5.9%
- 1500 weighting6.3%
- 1630 weighting5.9%
- 1760 weighting3.9%
Usage by month
Moves
- Bitter Blade97.3%
- Poltergeist95.6%
- Swords Dance90.9%
- Close Combat54.6%
- Shadow Sneak27.5%
- Endure25.9%
- Destiny Bond2.8%
- Bulk Up1.6%
- Taunt0.7%
- Will-O-Wisp0.4%
Items
- Focus Sash59.3%
Ghostium Z13.4%- Life Orb8.3%
- Weakness Policy7.7%
- Air Balloon6.2%
- Heavy-Duty Boots2.0%
Abilities
- 96.0%
- 4.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe54.4%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe15.9%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.4%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.1%
- Adamant 88 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 160 Spe3.0%
Common teammates
- Ogerpon-Wellspring43.0%
Diancie-Mega33.0%- Great Tusk26.1%
Iron Valiant25.8%
Terapagos18.7%- Volcarona18.2%
- Zamazenta15.9%
Iron Treads15.4%
Checks & counters
- Dondozo84.3%
- Urshifu-Rapid-Strike61.6%
- Samurott-Hisui64.7%
- Zamazenta57.3%
- Garchomp56.6%
Clefable62.9%
0.6% of teams · rank #105 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.3%
- 1500 weighting2.2%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.7%
- Shadow Sneak73.1%
- Swords Dance71.4%
- Poltergeist54.1%
- Close Combat23.2%
- Destiny Bond15.4%
- Will-O-Wisp13.1%
- Shadow Claw8.6%
- Taunt6.7%
- Bulk Up5.4%
Items
- Focus Sash55.9%
- Heavy-Duty Boots16.4%
- Life Orb9.5%
- Weakness Policy5.2%
Choice Band3.8%
Eviolite3.1%
Abilities
- 72.3%
- 27.7%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe43.9%
- Adamant 96 HP / 252 Atk / 160 Def12.5%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.3%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe4.5%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.3%
Tera types
- Fairy25.6%
- Fire25.5%
- Ghost23.8%
- Normal6.3%
Common teammates
Arceus28.1%
Zacian-Crowned17.2%
Koraidon16.2%- Glimmora15.9%
Kyurem-Black14.1%- Volcarona13.8%
Araquanid13.0%- Darkrai12.1%
0.3% of teams · rank #145 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Charcoal
- Ability
- Nature
- Brave
- EVs
- 240 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Grass
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.0%
- 1500 weighting1.4%
- 1695 weighting0.3%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Bitter Blade99.4%
- Shadow Sneak68.6%
- Poltergeist56.0%
- Swords Dance48.7%
- Protect23.8%
- Close Combat16.7%
- Bulk Up15.8%
- Shadow Claw10.1%
- Brick Break9.7%
- Solar Blade8.1%
Items
- Charcoal25.2%
- Focus Sash24.4%
- Clear Amulet12.5%
Assault Vest7.2%
Choice Scarf7.1%- Weakness Policy6.3%
Abilities
- 75.5%
- 24.5%
EV spreads
- Brave 240 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD25.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.4%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.4%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Def / 4 Spe6.6%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.3%
Tera types
- Grass45.6%
- Fire20.6%
- Bug6.7%
- Fairy5.1%
Common teammates
- Sneasler29.2%
Ursaluna-Bloodmoon24.5%- Grimmsnarl24.5%
Oranguru23.4%
Clefairy23.3%
Whimsicott18.5%
Chien-Pao17.7%- Rillaboom16.9%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 16
| Evo | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0. | Poison | Spec | 50 | — | 15 |
| 12 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 16 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 20 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem. | Fire | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 32 | Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon. | Fire | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 48 | Bitter BladeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fire | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 56 | Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio. | Psychic | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 62 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 46
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM42 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM57 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM78 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM105 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM151 | Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection. | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM184 | Vacuum WaveUsually goes first. | Fighting | Spec | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| TM190 | Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Phys | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| TM198 | PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item. | Ghost | Phys | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 4
| Egg | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Egg | Shadow SneakUsually goes first. | Ghost | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Egg | Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Phys | 125 | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Charcadet, a small, humanoid Pokémon, can evolve into two other Pokémon, Armarouge and Ceruledge; the Malicious Armor will evolve it into Ceruledge, which specializes in close-range blade attacks.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Fire Blades Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Blue
- —
An old set of armor steeped in grudges caused this Pokémon’s evolution. Ceruledge cuts its enemies to pieces without mercy.
VioletThe fiery blades on its arms burn fiercely with the lingering resentment of a sword wielder who fell before accomplishing their goal.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Ceruledge
- Japanese
- ソウブレイズ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Soublades
- Korean
- 파라블레이즈
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 蒼炎刃鬼
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 苍炎刃鬼
- French
- Malvalame
- German
- Azugladis
- Spanish
- Ceruledge
- Italian
- Ceruledge
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 2 Atk
- 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 20
- 263
- Slow
Breeding
- Human-Like
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Charcadet: Use Malicious Armor.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.