Typhlosion (#0157) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP78138–185266–360

Atk8480–149155–293

Def7874–143144–280

SpA109102–177200–348

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe10094–167184–328

Total534Higher than 84% 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 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Typhlosion outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Flash FireHidden ability
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#175 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (50.6%) · Flash Fire (83.6%) · Modest (51.7%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (48.4%)

Moves Eruption, Scorching Sands, Heat Wave, Shadow Ball

Singles

#194 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (53.4%) · Flash Fire (82.1%) · Modest (54.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (54.4%)

Moves Eruption, Scorching Sands, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower

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

0.13% of teams · rank #152 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Eruption
Fire Blast
Shadow Ball
Scorching Sands

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

Usage by rating

All players1.08%
Rated 1500+1.04%
Rated 1630+0.13%
Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.13%

Moves

Eruption100%
Fire Blast92.8%
Shadow Ball65.3%
Scorching Sands60.7%
Focus Blast44.8%
Overheat34.7%
Flamethrower1.7%
Extrasensory0%
Fire Punch0%
Play Rough0%

Items

Choice Specs73.9%
Choice Scarf26.1%
Air Balloon0%
Leftovers0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe70.1%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe28.3%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.7%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%
Hardy 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def0%

Tera types

Fire100%
Grass0%

Common teammates

Vaporeon66%
Staraptor59.7%
Bronzong59.7%
Tsareena59.7%
Espeon59.7%
Ambipom22.8%
Scyther22.8%
Tentacruel18.9%

Evolution

#0155CyndaquilFire
1. Level 14#0156QuilavaFire
  1. Level 36#0157TyphlosionFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

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

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

1EruptionInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.FireSpec150100%5

1Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

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

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

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

13Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

20Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

24Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

31SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

35Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

43Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15

48FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

56InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

61RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

74OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 62

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

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

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

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

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

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

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

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

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

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

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

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%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

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

Egg moves 6

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

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

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

EggHowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Volcano Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#006Updated Johto#006Hisui#006Blueberry#178

Said to purify lost, forsaken souls with its flames and guide them to the afterlife. I believe its form has been influenced by the energy of the sacred mountain towering at Hisui's center.
Legends: Arceus
It attacks using blasts of fire. It creates heat shimmers with intense fire to hide itself.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It can hide behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intense flames. TYPHLOSION create blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.
Emerald
TYPHLOSION obscures itself behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intensely hot flames. This Pokémon creates blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When heat from its body causes the air around it to shimmer, this is a sign that it is ready to battle.
Crystal
It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blaz ing fur together to cause huge explosions.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y
If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X