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No. 1020

Gouging Fire

Paradox Pokémon

Gouging Fire
Official art
FireDragon
Height
3.5 m 11′06″
Weight
590 kg 1300.7 lbs
Base stat total
590 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX The Indigo Disk
Abilities
Pokédex entryViolet
It resembles an eerie Pokémon once shown in a paranormal magazine. That Pokémon was said to be an Entei regenerated from a fossil.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414
Atk115121–183211–361
Def121126–190222–375
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD93101–159171–313
Spe9199–157168–309
Total590Higher than 93% of Pokémon
HP105Atk115Def121Spe91SpD93SpA65

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: 3 Def.

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Type matchups

FireDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Ground (because of Fire)Rock (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Fire)Electric (because of Dragon)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Fire (because of Fire and Dragon)Grass (because of Fire and Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostWaterPsychicIceDarkFairy

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 91); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+157Max143No SP111Min99Scarf235Tailwind314

At max Speed, Gouging Fire outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 157Gouging Fire · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 143Gouging Fire · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 111Gouging Fire · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDOUNational DexUber

5.6% of teams · rank #38 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Booster Energy
Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
88 HP / 168 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Burning Bulwark
  2. Heat Crash
  3. Breaking Swipe
  4. Howl

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players2.34%
  • Rated 1500+3.03%
  • Rated 1695+5.6%
  • Rated 1825+9.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 88 HP / 168 Atk / 252 Spe23.7%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.1%
  • Jolly 164 HP / 128 Atk / 216 Spe5.5%
  • Jolly 96 HP / 156 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.3%
  • Jolly 132 HP / 128 Atk / 28 SpD / 220 Spe4%

Tera types

  • Fairy62.2%
  • Grass14.9%
  • Fire8.9%
  • Dragon5.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

Gouging Fire does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 17

1IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
1Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
7Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
14HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
21Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
28Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
35Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhys7595%10
42Morning SunHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.NormalStatus——5
49Burning BulwarkProtects from damaging attacks. Contact: burn.FireStatus——10
56Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
63Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
70Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15
77OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
84Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
91Raging FuryLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.FirePhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
EggNoble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

Biology

Gouging Fire is a Paradox Pokémon – a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. Gouging Fire and Raging Bolt hail from the distant past, and are ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Legendary Pokémon Entei and Raikou. The Paradox Pokémon are stated to hail from alternative realities.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Paradox Pokémon
Blueberry Academy · The Indigo Disk
Color
Brown
—
Blueberry#236

  1. It resembles an eerie Pokémon once shown in a paranormal magazine. That Pokémon was said to be an Entei regenerated from a fossil.

    Violet

  2. There are scant few reports of this creature being sighted. One short video shows it rampaging and spouting pillars of flame.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Gouging Fire
Japanese
ウガツホムラ
Japanese (romaji)
Ugatsuhomura
Korean
꿰뚫는화염
Chinese (Traditional)
破空焰
Chinese (Simplified)
破空焰
French
Feu-Perçant
German
Keilflamme
Spanish
Flamariete
Italian
Vampeaguzze

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

3 Def
10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
0
295
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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.