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Pignite

PigniteFire Fighting
  • sunny
  • cloudy
Pignite is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Pignite is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,924 CP and is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Pignite Stats and Max CP

173 ATK
106 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2175 CP
Lvl 40
1924 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1374 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1099 CP
Lvl 15 Research
824 CP

Pignite's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Pignite PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Hit evolve and let Emboar unleash!

🛡️ Gyms

Shiny flex only.

🔮 Dynamax

Pignite is not currently available to Dynamax.

Pignite PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset – Ember, Flame Charge, & Rock Tomb

🧸 Little League

Pignite isn’t terrible in the Little League meta, but it struggles to apply any meaningful shield pressure due to its slow charging moveset and poor typing.

🔵 Great League

Pignite struggles in the open meta, but it can perform decently in some limited metas, such as the Evolution Cup. Pignite doesn’t have a terrible stat product, but its Fire/Fighting typing doesn’t help it defensively, making it desperate for a moveset upgrade to improve its performance.

🟡 Ultra League

Pignite can’t compete in the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

NA

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
#142
Great LeagueGreat League
#633
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#727

Pignite Type Chart

Pignite takes increased damage from:Pignite takes increased damage from:

FlyingFlying160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Pignite takes reduced damage from:Pignite takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Pignite best moveset

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Fire
FireEmber
FireFlamethrower
Pignite's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 9.21 DPS and 130.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Pignite ranks #142 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireEmberFireFlamethrower7.849.21130.0
2.NormalTackleFireFlamethrower7.669.01127.1
3.FireEmberFireFlame Charge6.747.92111.8
4.NormalTackleFireFlame Charge6.647.81110.2
5.FireEmberRockRock Tomb6.207.29102.9
6.NormalTackleRockRock Tomb6.037.09100.0
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    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 ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    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 Charge70334.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    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 ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Pignite CP Chart

CP Chart

Pignite reaches a maximum of 1,924 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,036–1,099 CP, rising to 1,295–1,374 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 777–824 CP.

Max CPMax CP1924 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch777 CP - 824 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1036 CP - 1099 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1036 CP - 1099 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1295 CP - 1374 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
127 CP285 CP3143 CP
4201 CP5259 CP6317 CP
7375 CP8433 CP9491 CP
10550 CP11604 CP12659 CP
13714 CP14769 CP15824 CP
16879 CP17934 CP18989 CP
191044 CP201099 CP211154 CP
221209 CP231264 CP241319 CP
251374 CP261429 CP271484 CP
281539 CP291594 CP301649 CP
311677 CP321704 CP331732 CP
341759 CP351787 CP361814 CP
371842 CP381869 CP391896 CP
401924 CP411948 CP421973 CP
431998 CP442023 CP452048 CP
462073 CP472098 CP482124 CP
492149 CP502175 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#499
Height1 m
Weight55.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
TepigTepig
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
PignitePignite
PignitePignite
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
EmboarEmboar
  • Tepig evolves into Pignite which costs 25 Candy.
  • Pignite evolves into Emboar which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pignite

Photobomb

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

Fire Fire

Fighting Fighting

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Power-up costs

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

Pignite Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pignite 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 Pignite in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Pignite family

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

TepigTepig
PignitePignite
EmboarEmboar
Mega Emboar (Mega)Mega Emboar
Shadow Tepig (Shadow)Shadow Tepig
Shadow Pignite (Shadow)Shadow Pignite
Shadow Emboar (Shadow)Shadow Emboar

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PignitePignitePigniteScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPignitePignite
0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m1.55 m

Pignite's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.55 m, with the average being 1 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 Pignite in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.49 m0.5 m
1′07″1′08″
XS0.5 m1 m
1′08″3′03″
M0.75 m1.25 m
2′06″4′01″
XL1.25 m1.5 m
4′01″4′11″
XXL1.5 m1.55 m
4′11″5′01″

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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Pignite

Pignite high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pignite. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Pignite Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

PignitePignitePignitePignite

Pignite Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackWhen its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
WhiteWhatever it eats becomes fuel for the flame in its stomach. When it is angered, the intensity of the flame increases.
Black 2, White 2The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
X, Omega RubyThe more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
Y, Alpha SapphireWhen its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pignite’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon, Pignite is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Pignite in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Pignite in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.211 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 130.003.

How does Pignite perform in Raids?

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

How does Pignite rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Pignite is an E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pignite?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pignite: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

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

Pignite’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1924 CP and 2175 CP at Level 50.

Can Pignite be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pignite can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pignite Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pignite cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.