Pignite

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

Pignite's maximum Combat Power stat is 2175 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. Pignite encounters are boosted during Sunny and Cloudy weather. Shiny Pignite 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 Type Chart

Pignite takes increased damage from:Pignite takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Flying
  • Ground
  • Psychic
  • Water
Pignite takes reduced damage from:Pignite takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Fire
  • Grass
  • Ice
  • Steel
-60.9%
  • Bug

Moves Analysis

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Pignite's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 8.48 DPS and 106.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Pignite ranks #142 (F Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 8.48106.27.08
      2.NormalTackle FireFlamethrower 8.31104.16.93
      3.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 7.3692.16.14
      4.NormalTackle FireFlame Charge 7.2690.96.05
      5.FireEmber RockRock Tomb 6.7985.05.66
      6.NormalTackle RockRock Tomb 6.6182.85.51
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Pignite's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 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 Pignite has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      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 ↗
      • RockRock TombDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        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 ↗

      Pignite in the meta

      Pignite in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked
      FireFire-type Attacker

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Hit evolve and let Emboar unleash!

      🛡️ Gyms

      Shiny flex only.

      🔮 Dynamax

      Pignite is not currently available to Dynamax.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Great LeagueGreat League
      Ultra LeagueUltra League

      Recommended moves

      Preferred MovesetEmber, 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

      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 Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Pignite family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pignite 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
      Pignite scaled to 0.538235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Pignite scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Pignite scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPignite scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Pignite scaled to 1.161764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      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

      Pignite CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Pignite's has 2175 max CP (at Level 50). A Pignite obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1036 CP to 1099 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1295 CP to 1374 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Pignite can be found in the 777 CP to 824 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2175 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 guaraneed 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.

      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

      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 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

      Pignite Pokémon GO 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.

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Pignite

      Pignite high resolution sprites

      Pignite Pokédex entries

      Unova

      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 8.483 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 106.21.

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

      What Mega Pokémon boost Pignite?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Pignite: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, 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.