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Blaziken

Blaziken

FIREFIGHTING
HP
80
Atk
120
Def
70
SpA
110
SpD
70
Spe
80
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Weaknesses

  • FLYING2x
  • GROUND2x
  • PSYCHIC2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus17.3%
  2. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical13.0%
  3. Flare BlitzFIREPhysical9.6%
  4. CoachingFIGHTINGStatus9.2%

Best Ability / Item

Speed BoostFocus SashFocus Sash

Blaziken technical VGC usage sections

Best Blaziken Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    17.28%
  • #2

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    12.96%
  • #3

    Flare Blitz

    FIRPhysical120 BP

    The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.

    9.57%
  • #4

    Coaching

    FIGStatus

    The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.

    9.17%
  • #5

    Aura Sphere

    FIGSpecial80 BP

    The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

    6.02%
  • #6

    Detect

    FIGStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    5.70%
  • #7

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    5.09%
  • #8

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    4.42%
  • #9

    Baton Pass

    NORStatus

    The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

    4.07%
  • #10

    Blaze Kick

    FIRPhysical85 BP

    The user launches a kick that has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    3.60%
  • #11

    Other

    22.12%

Best Blaziken Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    26.05%
  • #2

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    10.68%
  • #3

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    9.61%
  • #4

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    7.28%
  • #5

    Naive 0/32/0/2/0/32

    3.30%
  • #6

    Lonely 0/32/0/2/0/32

    2.19%
  • #7

    Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

    1.94%
  • #8

    Adamant 0/32/2/0/0/32

    1.87%
  • #9

    Adamant 14/32/0/0/0/20

    1.34%
  • #10

    Modest 0/0/1/32/1/32

    1.23%
  • #11

    Other

    34.51%

Best Blaziken Abilities

  • #1

    Speed Boost

    The Pokémon's Speed stat is boosted every turn.

    98.21%
  • #2

    Blaze

    Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    1.79%

Best Blaziken Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    48.33%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    24.71%
  • #3
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    5.58%
  • #4
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    3.70%
  • #5
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Raises chances of getting a critical hit .

    2.69%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    2.33%
  • #7
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    2.29%
  • #8
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    2.13%
  • #9
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Boosts accuracy of holder by an 110%.

    1.67%
  • #10
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.65%
  • #11

    Other

    4.92%

Best Blaziken Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.97%
  • #2
    Metagross-MegaMetagross-Mega
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.45%
  • #3
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.64%
  • #4
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.27%
  • #5
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.83%
  • #6
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.97%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.72%
  • #8
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.26%
  • #9
    Aerodactyl-MegaAerodactyl-Mega
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.75%
  • #10
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.69%
  • #11

    Other

    50.45%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Blaziken?

The best moveset for Blaziken in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Close Combat, Flare Blitz, Coaching.

How to counter Blaziken in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Blaziken can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (flying 2x, ground 2x, psychic 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Blaziken?

The best item for Blaziken is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.