Emboar (#0500) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP110170–217330–424

Atk123115–192225–379

Def6563–128121–251

SpA10094–167184–328

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe6563–128121–251

Total528Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Emboar outspeeds 12 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

Flying2×Ground2×Psychic2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockGhostElectricDragonFairy

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
RecklessHidden ability
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#196 of 262 used

▼ 8 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 12 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Emboarite (59.6%) · Reckless (67%) · Adamant (54.1%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (18.6%)

Moves Flare Blitz, Protect, Close Combat, Sucker Punch

Singles

#172 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Emboarite (78.5%) · Reckless (70.7%) · Adamant (68.9%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (18.5%)

Moves Flare Blitz, Sucker Punch, Close Combat, Wild Charge

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

0.14% of teams · rank #171 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: Reckless
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fighting

Flare Blitz
Knock Off
Close Combat
Trailblaze

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

Usage by rating

All players0.15%
Rated 1500+0.17%
Rated 1630+0.14%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.14%

Moves

Flare Blitz100%
Knock Off75.6%
Close Combat67.5%
Trailblaze51.7%
Wild Charge46.1%
Drain Punch32.5%
Sucker Punch20.7%
Earthquake2.2%
Head Smash2.2%
Stone Edge1.2%

Items

Choice Band49.9%
Muscle Band46.6%
Room Service2.2%
Choice Scarf1.2%
Leftovers0.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe82.1%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe14.1%
Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD2.2%
Jolly 60 HP / 252 Atk / 196 Spe1.2%
Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def0.3%

Tera types

Fighting82.1%
Dark11%
Fire6.8%
Grass0.1%

Common teammates

Regieleki76.1%
Kleavor75.7%
Whimsicott75.7%
Slowbro75.7%
Muk-Alola75.7%
Fletchinder13.5%
Mew13.5%
Shaymin11.1%

Evolution

#0498TepigFire
1. Level 17#0499PigniteFireFighting
  1. Level 36#0500EmboarFireFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20

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

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

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

13Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

15Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

20SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

23RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

28Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

31Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

38AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

43FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

50Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

55RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

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

TM / HM / TR 67

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

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

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

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

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

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

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

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

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

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

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

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

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

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

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

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

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

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

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

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

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

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

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

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

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM153Blast BurnUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.FireSpec15090%5

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

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

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

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 6

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

EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Mega Fire Pig Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#006Updated Unova#006Blueberry#205Lumiose#006

A flaring beard of fire is proof that it is fired up. It is adept at using many different moves.
Black 2 · White 2
It has mastered fast and powerful fighting moves. It grows a beard of fire.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.
Black · X · Omega Ruby