Ceruledge (#0937) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk125117–194229–383

Def8076–145148–284

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe8581–150157–295

Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Ceruledge outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Flash Fire
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Weak ArmorHidden ability
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#67 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (23.2%) · Flash Fire (85.4%) · Adamant (70.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (19.2%)

Moves Bitter Blade, Protect, Shadow Sneak, Swords Dance

Singles

#59 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (65.5%) · Weak Armor (64.2%) · Adamant (72.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.8%)

Moves Bitter Blade, Shadow Sneak, Poltergeist, Swords Dance

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

9.08% of teams · rank #21 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Weak Armor
Stat Alignment: Jolly
Stat Points: 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe

Bitter Blade
Swords Dance
Shadow Sneak
Poltergeist

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

Usage by rating

All players8.25%
Rated 1500+8.44%
Rated 1630+9.08%
Rated 1760+9.89%

Usage by month

Apr 20269.08%

Moves

Bitter Blade99.8%
Swords Dance88.8%
Shadow Sneak88.7%
Poltergeist88.1%
Close Combat23.7%
Bulk Up3.3%
Endure2.3%
Destiny Bond1.9%
Shadow Claw0.8%
Taunt0.6%

Items

Focus Sash66.2%
Air Balloon10.5%
Life Orb7.1%
Colbur Berry4.6%
Shuca Berry4.3%
Spell Tag2.7%

Abilities

88.8%
11.2%

EV spreads

Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe37%
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%
Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0935CharcadetFire
1. Use Auspicious Armor#0936ArmarougeFirePsychic
2. Use Malicious Armor#0937CeruledgeFireGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

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

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

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

8Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

12Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

16Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

20Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

24Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

28IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

32Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15

37Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

42Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

48Bitter BladeThe user focuses its bitter feelings toward the world of the living into a slashing attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.FirePhys90100%10

56Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

62Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 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

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggShadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

EggSolar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Fire Blades Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#167Hyperspace#099

An old set of armor steeped in grudges caused this Pokémon’s evolution. Ceruledge cuts its enemies to pieces without mercy.
Violet
The 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 20
Base experience: 263
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Ceruledge

Weak to

Resists

Immune to