Blacephalon (#0806) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP53113–160216–310

Atk127118–196233–388

Def5352–11599–225

SpA151140–223276–441

SpD7975–144146–282

Spe107100–174197–344

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 107). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+174Max159No SP127Min114Scarf261Tailwind348

At max Speed, Blacephalon outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

Abilities

Beast Boost
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexUUBL

1.44% of teams · rank #85 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Shadow Ball
Flamethrower
Trick
Substitute

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

Usage by rating

All players1.79%
Rated 1500+1.77%
Rated 1630+1.44%
Rated 1760+0.55%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.44%

Moves

Shadow Ball99.4%
Flamethrower80.8%
Trick41%
Substitute36.4%
Calm Mind30.5%
Mind Blown30.1%
Fire Blast18.9%
Overheat15.9%
Psyshock9.3%
Psychic5.7%

Items

Choice Scarf43.6%
Ghostium Z28.1%
Choice Specs9.8%
Firium Z8.6%
Focus Sash3.8%
Leftovers1.9%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.2%
Timid 232 HP / 4 Def / 20 SpA / 252 Spe15.6%
Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.5%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.1%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Blacephalon does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

5Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

10EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

15Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

20Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

25Magic CoatReflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.PsychicStatus——15

30IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

35HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

40Mystical FireHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FireSpec75100%10

45Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

50Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

55Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

60TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

65Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

70Mind BlownInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.FireSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM03Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM13Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM92Mystical FireHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FireSpec75100%10

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR15Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR25PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR43OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

Tutor 1

TutorExpanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Fireworks Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Updated Alola#393

A UB that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, it causes explosions, then takes advantage of opponents’ surprise to rob them of their vitality.
Ultra Moon
It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.
Ultra Sun