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No. 0727

Incineroar

Heel Pokémon

Incineroar
Official art
FireDark
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
83 kg 183.0 lbs
Base stat total
530 top 18%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Incineroar’s rough and aggressive behavior is its most notable trait, but the way it helps out small Pokémon shows that it has a kind side as well.
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Base stats

HP95155–202300–394
Atk115108–183211–361
Def9085–156166–306
SpA8076–145148–284
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe6058–123112–240
Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon
HP95Atk115Def90Spe60SpD90SpA80

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 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Incineroar outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Incineroar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Incineroar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Incineroar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Fighting2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Dark½×Fire½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingPoisonBugElectricDragonFairy

Abilities

  • Blaze

    Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • IntimidateHidden ability

    Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#4 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (64.9%) · Intimidate (99.7%) · Careful (29.4%) · HP 32 / Def 14 / SpD 20 (7.5%)

Moves Fake Out, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot, Darkest Lariat

Singles

#92 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (48.6%) · Intimidate (98.3%) · Impish (30.3%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (11.3%)

Moves Parting Shot, Flare Blitz, Darkest Lariat, Will-O-Wisp

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

33.56% of teams · rank #1 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Sitrus Berry
Ability
Intimidate
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 96 Def / 160 SpD
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Fake Out
  2. Flare Blitz
  3. Knock Off
  4. Parting Shot

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

Usage by rating

  • All players25.2%
  • Rated 1500+28.11%
  • Rated 1695+33.56%
  • Rated 1825+28.36%

Usage by month

Oct 202533.56%

Moves

  • Fake Out96%
  • Flare Blitz88.9%
  • Knock Off78.4%
  • Parting Shot76.8%
  • Will-O-Wisp14.7%
  • U-turn11.5%
  • Taunt10.3%
  • Snarl5.2%
  • Protect3.4%
  • Roar2.7%

Items

  • Sitrus Berry40.9%
  • Assault Vest16.6%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots14.5%
  • Safety Goggles12.5%
  • Figy Berry3%
  • Aguav Berry3%

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%

EV spreads

  • Careful 252 HP / 96 Def / 160 SpD8.6%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD8.1%
  • Careful 252 HP / 96 Def / 152 SpD / 8 Spe7.1%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe5.4%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD3.9%

Tera types

  • Ghost43.1%
  • Grass19.7%
  • Fire13.3%
  • Water7.2%

Common teammates

Replica Team codes

  • Mega Charizard Yby LenVGC · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    CharizardVenusaurGarchompMiloticGardevoirIncineroar
    QGYAG5WE3CSource
  • Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    PalafinPelipperIncineroarKlefkiSinistchaDragonite
    D96E6SXLN8Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

  1. #0725LittenFire
    1. Level 17#0726TorracatFire
      1. Level 34#0727IncineroarFireDark

Moves

Level up 15

EvoDarkest LariatIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.DarkPhys85100%10
1Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
1Cross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5
1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30
9RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
25Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
30Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
32SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
44FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
51ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10
58Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 66

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
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
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%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
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%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
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
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
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%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
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%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
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
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
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM153Blast BurnUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.FireSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
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
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
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
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
TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
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
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 6

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10
EggGrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
EggParting ShotLowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.DarkStatus—100%20
EggPower TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10
EggScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
EggThroat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Heel Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Alola#006Original Melemele#006Updated Alola#006Updated Melemele#006Blueberry#223

  1. Incineroar’s rough and aggressive behavior is its most notable trait, but the way it helps out small Pokémon shows that it has a kind side as well.

    Shield

  2. It excels at violent, no-holds-barred battles. The temperature of the flames that issue from its navel exceeds 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Sword

  3. When its fighting spirit is set alight, the flames around its waist become especially intense.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Although it’s rough mannered and egotistical, it finds beating down unworthy opponents boring. It gets motivated for stronger opponents.

    Ultra Sun

  5. After hurling ferocious punches and flinging furious kicks, it finishes opponents off by spewing fire from around its navel.

    Moon

  6. This Pokémon has a violent, selfish disposition. If it’s not in the mood to listen, it will ignore its Trainer’s orders with complete nonchalance.

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
ガオガエン
Japanese (romaji)
Gaogaen
Korean
어흥염
Chinese (Traditional)
熾焰咆哮虎
Chinese (Simplified)
炽焰咆哮虎
French
Félinferno
German
Fuegro
Spanish
Incineroar
Italian
Incineroar

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
239
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 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).