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Mega Blaziken

Blaze Pokémon

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Mega Blaziken official artwork
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Mega Blaziken is the Fire/Fighting-type Mega Evolution of Blaziken, 2× weak to Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic, with a base stat total of 630. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 1.1% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

FireFighting
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
52 kg 114.6 lbs
Base stat total
630 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire
BLAZIKEN has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.
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Base stats

HP80155–187270–364
Atk160162–233292–460
Def8090–145148–284
SpA130135–200238–394
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe100108–167184–328
Total630Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP80Atk160Def80Spe100SpD80SpA130

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 Atk.

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Type matchups

FireFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Flying (because of Fighting)Ground (because of Fire)Psychic (because of Fighting)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Bug (because of Fire and Fighting)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockGhostElectricDragonFairy

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

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Mega Blaziken outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Blaziken against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Blaziken · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152Mega Blaziken · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120Mega Blaziken · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
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

Usage over time

Values
Mega Blaziken, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3152.2%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6863.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2501.5%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9431.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

3.9% of teams · rank #41 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 27 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 27 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Flare Blitz
  2. Close Combat
  3. Swords Dance
  4. Detect

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games5.5%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)5.5%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)3.7%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin3.9%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe70.5%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.1%
  • Adamant 16 HP / 32 Atk / 18 Spe3.8%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 32 Atk / 30 Spe2.2%

These 4 cover 83.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexUber

Evolution

  1. #0255TorchicFire
    1. Level 16
      #0256CombuskenFireFighting
      1. Level 36
        #0257BlazikenFireFighting
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Blazikenite
          #0257Mega BlazikenFireFighting

Moves

Level up 16

EvoBlaze KickHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn.FirePhys8590%10
1Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
12DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
15Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
20Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
25SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
30BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5
35Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
42Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
49ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
56Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
63Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 66

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM153Blast BurnUser cannot move next turn.FireSpec15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 10

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCrush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhys7595%10
EggEmber10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
EggFeather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggFire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
EggFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
EggLast ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggPeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

Biology

Blaziken is the evolved form of Combusken, which evolves from Torchic. It is a chicken-like Pokémon that stands on two legs. It has primarily red feathers with yellow feathers on its legs and chest, as well as hair-like feathers on its head.

Every few years, it sheds its feathers, and new ones grow in their place. Blaziken is capable of attacking with kicks and punches, and can blow fire from its wrists and ankles to burn its foes. Its leg muscles allow it to jump over a 30-story building.

Design & origin

Blaziken was the first design created for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, with artist Ken Sugimori intending to see if people would accept a humanoid Pokémon. It was also intended to be seen as an ugly Pokémon, meant to reference colored chicks growing up to become "something fierce and hard to look at".

An earlier design combined elements of Blaziken and Latias; a sprite leaked in 2024 showed it was a separate, scrapped Pokémon named "Elhawk".

Forms

Mega Blaziken

FireFighting
BST 630

HoldsBlazikenite

Parts of its fiery, hot legs have blackened due to Mega Evolving: it gains black feathers on its legs, losing its yellow feathers. It also has flames streaming from its wrists.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon, Blaziken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Blaze Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Red
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#006New Hoenn#006Blueberry#187Hyperspace#044

  1. It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X

  2. Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  3. When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y

  4. It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place.

    Emerald

  5. BLAZIKEN has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  6. In battle, BLAZIKEN blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Blaziken
Japanese
バシャーモ
Japanese (romaji)
Bursyamo
Korean
번치코
Chinese (Traditional)
火焰雞
Chinese (Simplified)
火焰鸡
French
Braségali
German
Lohgock
Spanish
Blaziken
Italian
Blaziken

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
284
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Blaziken
♂ Male
Female Blaziken
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Blaziken holding Blazikenite.

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.