Tepig

Tepig Pokémon GOFire
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Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Tepig is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

Tepig's maximum Combat Power stat is 1224 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. Tepig encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Tepig is available! ✨

Tepig Stats and Max CP

115 ATK
85 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1224 CP
Lvl 40
1083 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
773 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
618 CP
Lvl 15 Research
464 CP

Tepig's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
Little CupLittle Cup

Tepig Type Chart

Tepig takes increased damage from:Tepig takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Tepig takes reduced damage from:Tepig takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Tepig best moveset

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Tepig's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 5.80 DPS and 54.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Tepig ranks #220 (F Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
CogSimulation settings
    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 5.8054.24.58
    2.NormalTackle FireFlamethrower 5.7854.04.56
    3.FireEmber NormalBody Slam 5.2949.44.17
    4.NormalTackle NormalBody Slam 5.2549.14.15
    5.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 5.2148.64.11
    6.NormalTackle FireFlame Charge 5.1848.44.09

    Fast Attacks

    • FireEmberDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Ember
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • BugBug
        • SteelSteel
        • GrassGrass
        • IceIce
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage10
      Energy10
      Weather boost
      • sunnySunny
      Duration1.0s
      Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage4
      Energy9

      Effects
      Ember has no special effects.
      See Ember details page ↗
    • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Tackle
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • SteelSteel
      • 39.1%
        • GhostGhost
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage5
      Energy5
      Weather boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Duration0.5s
      Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage3
      Energy3

      Effects
      Tackle has no special effects.
      See Tackle details page ↗

    Charged Attacks

    • FireFlame ChargeDamage70Energy33Duration4.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • BugBug
        • SteelSteel
        • GrassGrass
        • IceIce
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage70
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • sunnySunny
      Duration4.0s
      Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage65
      Energy50

      Effects
      Special effectsSpecial

      Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

      • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
      See Flame Charge details page ↗
    • FireFlamethrowerDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • BugBug
        • SteelSteel
        • GrassGrass
        • IceIce
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage65
      Energy50
      Weather boost
      • sunnySunny
      Duration2.0s
      Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage90
      Energy55

      Effects
      Flamethrower has no special effects.
      See Flamethrower details page ↗
    • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • SteelSteel
      • 39.1%
        • GhostGhost
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage50
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Duration2.0s
      Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage55
      Energy35

      Effects
      Body Slam has no special effects.
      See Body Slam details page ↗
    Pokédex informationMore information

    The following chart shows Tepig's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tepig's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

    Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tepig has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

    Tepig in the meta

    Tepig in the meta

    PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

    Recommended moves

    ⚔️ Raids

    This little piggy won’t last long on the battlefield.

    🛡️ Gyms

    Shiny flex only.

    🔮 Dynamax

    Tepig is not currently available to Dynamax.

    PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

    Recommended moves

    Preferred MovesetEmber, Body Slam, & Flame Charge

    🧸 Little League

    Tepig isn’t a terrible Fire-type pick in Little League, but it has to compete with Vulpix, which tends to be slightly more effective in this role.

    🔵 Great League

    NA

    🟡 Ultra League

    NA

    🟣 Master League

    NA

    Pokédex information

    Unova
    Pokédex Number#498
    Height0.5 m
    Weight9.9 kg
    RegionGeneration 5
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    Candy3
    Stardust100
    Additional Move Cost
    Candy25
    Stardust10000

    Evolution Chart

    More information

    Tepig family

    A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tepig in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

    Tepig Pokémon GOTepig
    Pignite Pokémon GOPignite
    Emboar Pokémon GOEmboar
    Mega Emboar Pokémon GOMega Emboar
    Shadow Tepig Pokémon GOShadow Tepig
    Shadow Pignite Pokémon GOShadow Pignite
    Shadow Emboar Pokémon GOShadow Emboar
    Size information
    XXSXSMXLXXL
    Tepig scaled to 0.3941176470588235x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tepig scaled to 0.3970588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tepig scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTepig scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tepig scaled to 0.7058823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
    0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m0.78 m

    Tepig's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.78 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

    Size bounds

    This table shows the size bounds of Tepig in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

    SizeLower boundUpper bound
    XXS0.245 m0.25 m
    0′10″0′10″
    XS0.25 m0.5 m
    0′10″1′08″
    M0.375 m0.625 m
    1′03″2′01″
    XL0.625 m0.75 m
    2′01″2′06″
    XXL0.75 m0.775 m
    2′06″2′07″
    Encounter data
    Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
    Movement Timer10s
    Jump Time1s
    Attack Probability10.0%
    Attack Timer29s
    Dodge Probability15.0%
    Dodge Duration0.0s
    Dodge Distance1
    Min Action Frequency1s
    Max Action Frequency2s

    Tepig CP Chart

    CP Chart

    Tepig's has 1224 max CP (at Level 50). A Tepig obtained from Raids can be encountered from 571 CP to 618 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 714 CP to 773 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tepig can be found in the 428 CP to 464 CP range.

    Max CPMax CP1224 CP
    Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
    Field ResearchResearch428 CP - 464 CP
    Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Pokémon EggEggs571 CP - 618 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Raid catchRaids571 CP - 618 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    714 CP - 773 CP
    Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    InfoMore information
    • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
    • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

    Max Combat Power per Level chart

    Tepig Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

    LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
    115 CP248 CP380 CP
    4113 CP5146 CP6178 CP
    7211 CP8244 CP9276 CP
    10309 CP11340 CP12371 CP
    13402 CP14433 CP15464 CP
    16495 CP17526 CP18557 CP
    19588 CP20618 CP21649 CP
    22680 CP23711 CP24742 CP
    25773 CP26804 CP27835 CP
    28866 CP29897 CP30928 CP
    31944 CP32959 CP33974 CP
    34990 CP351005 CP361021 CP
    371036 CP381052 CP391067 CP
    401083 CP411097 CP421110 CP
    431124 CP441138 CP451152 CP
    461167 CP471181 CP481195 CP
    491210 CP501224 CP

    Mega Pokémon that boost Tepig

    Photobomb

    A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tepig's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tepig.

    Fire Fire

    Pokédex informationMore information

    Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

    Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

    Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
    • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

    Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

    Catch Rates

    Tepig Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

    StardustCandyCandy XL
    LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Tepig Candy296 Tepig Candy XL
    LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Tepig Candy10 Tepig Candy XL
    LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Tepig Candy-
    LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Tepig Candy-
    LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Tepig Candy-
    LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Tepig Candy-
    LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Tepig Candy-
    LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Tepig Candy-
    LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Tepig Candy-

    Tepig Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tepig from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tepig in Pokémon GO.

    Complete Tepig Power Up Costs Table
    LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
    112001 Candy- 2001 Tepig Candy-
    1.522001 Candy- 4002 Tepig Candy-
    232001 Candy- 6003 Tepig Candy-
    2.542001 Candy- 8004 Tepig Candy-
    354001 Candy- 1,2005 Tepig Candy-
    3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Tepig Candy-
    474001 Candy- 2,0007 Tepig Candy-
    4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Tepig Candy-
    596001 Candy- 3,0009 Tepig Candy-
    5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Tepig Candy-
    6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Tepig Candy-
    6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Tepig Candy-
    7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Tepig Candy-
    7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Tepig Candy-
    8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Tepig Candy-
    8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Tepig Candy-
    9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Tepig Candy-
    9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Tepig Candy-
    10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Tepig Candy-
    10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Tepig Candy-
    11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Tepig Candy-
    11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Tepig Candy-
    12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Tepig Candy-
    12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Tepig Candy-
    13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Tepig Candy-
    13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Tepig Candy-
    14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Tepig Candy-
    14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Tepig Candy-
    15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Tepig Candy-
    15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Tepig Candy-
    16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Tepig Candy-
    16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Tepig Candy-
    17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Tepig Candy-
    17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Tepig Candy-
    18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Tepig Candy-
    18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Tepig Candy-
    19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Tepig Candy-
    19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Tepig Candy-
    20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Tepig Candy-
    20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Tepig Candy-
    21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Tepig Candy-
    21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Tepig Candy-
    22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Tepig Candy-
    22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Tepig Candy-
    23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Tepig Candy-
    23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Tepig Candy-
    24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Tepig Candy-
    24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Tepig Candy-
    25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Tepig Candy-
    25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Tepig Candy-
    26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Tepig Candy-
    26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Tepig Candy-
    27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Tepig Candy-
    27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Tepig Candy-
    28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Tepig Candy-
    28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Tepig Candy-
    29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Tepig Candy-
    29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Tepig Candy-
    30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Tepig Candy-
    30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Tepig Candy-
    31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Tepig Candy-
    31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Tepig Candy-
    32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Tepig Candy-
    32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Tepig Candy-
    33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Tepig Candy-
    33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Tepig Candy-
    34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Tepig Candy-
    34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Tepig Candy-
    35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Tepig Candy-
    35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Tepig Candy-
    36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Tepig Candy-
    36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Tepig Candy-
    37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Tepig Candy-
    37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Tepig Candy-
    38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Tepig Candy-
    38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Tepig Candy-
    397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Tepig Candy-
    39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Tepig Candy-
    407910,000- 10 Tepig Candy XL280,000304 Tepig Candy10 Tepig Candy XL
    40.58010,000- 10 Tepig Candy XL290,000304 Tepig Candy20 Tepig Candy XL
    418111,000- 10 Tepig Candy XL301,000304 Tepig Candy30 Tepig Candy XL
    41.58211,000- 10 Tepig Candy XL312,000304 Tepig Candy40 Tepig Candy XL
    428311,000- 12 Tepig Candy XL323,000304 Tepig Candy52 Tepig Candy XL
    42.58411,000- 12 Tepig Candy XL334,000304 Tepig Candy64 Tepig Candy XL
    438512,000- 12 Tepig Candy XL346,000304 Tepig Candy76 Tepig Candy XL
    43.58612,000- 12 Tepig Candy XL358,000304 Tepig Candy88 Tepig Candy XL
    448712,000- 15 Tepig Candy XL370,000304 Tepig Candy103 Tepig Candy XL
    44.58812,000- 15 Tepig Candy XL382,000304 Tepig Candy118 Tepig Candy XL
    458913,000- 15 Tepig Candy XL395,000304 Tepig Candy133 Tepig Candy XL
    45.59013,000- 15 Tepig Candy XL408,000304 Tepig Candy148 Tepig Candy XL
    469113,000- 17 Tepig Candy XL421,000304 Tepig Candy165 Tepig Candy XL
    46.59213,000- 17 Tepig Candy XL434,000304 Tepig Candy182 Tepig Candy XL
    479314,000- 17 Tepig Candy XL448,000304 Tepig Candy199 Tepig Candy XL
    47.59414,000- 17 Tepig Candy XL462,000304 Tepig Candy216 Tepig Candy XL
    489514,000- 20 Tepig Candy XL476,000304 Tepig Candy236 Tepig Candy XL
    48.59614,000- 20 Tepig Candy XL490,000304 Tepig Candy256 Tepig Candy XL
    499715,000- 20 Tepig Candy XL505,000304 Tepig Candy276 Tepig Candy XL
    49.59815,000- 20 Tepig Candy XL520,000304 Tepig Candy296 Tepig Candy XL

    Sprites

    Photobomb

    Regular and Shiny Tepig

    Tepig high resolution sprites

    Tepig Pokédex entries

    Unova

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Tepig’s strengths and weaknesses?

    As a Fire-type Pokémon, Tepig is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

    What are the best moves for Tepig in Pokémon GO?

    The best moves for Tepig in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.805 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 54.24.

    How does Tepig perform in Raids?

    Tepig's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    How does Tepig rank as a Fire-type attacker?

    Tepig is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

    What Mega Pokémon boost Tepig?

    The following Mega Pokémon boost Tepig: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

    What is Tepig’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

    Tepig’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1083 CP and 1224 CP at Level 50.

    Can Tepig be shiny in Pokémon GO?

    Tepig can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

    Can Tepig Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

    Tepig cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.