Pignite

Pignite is a Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Pignite has a maximum CP of 2,175. It is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Pignite is Ember and Flamethrower.

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

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Fire-type

#143

Great League

#592

Ultra League

#727

Pignite Type Chart

Pignite takes increased damage from:

Flying160.0%

Ground160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Water160.0%

Pignite takes reduced damage from:

Bug39.1%

Dark62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Pignite best moveset

Ember + Flamethrower

Ember

Flamethrower

The best Fire-type moveset for Pignite is Ember and Flamethrower (9.21 DPS, 130.0 TDO). In raids, Pignite ranks #143 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Ember	Flamethrower	7.84	9.21	130.0
2.	Tackle	Flamethrower	7.66	9.01	127.1
3.	Ember	Flame Charge	6.74	7.92	111.8
4.	Tackle	Flame Charge	6.64	7.81	110.2
5.	Ember	Rock Tomb	6.20	7.29	102.9
6.	Tackle	Rock Tomb	6.03	7.09	100.0

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower details page ↗
Rock Tomb65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Pignite can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Pignite can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Pignite CP Chart

At Level 50, Pignite maxes out at 2,175 CP. Raid catches are 1,036 to 1,099 CP, or 1,295 to 1,374 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 777 to 824 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2175 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	777 CP - 824 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1036 CP - 1099 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1036 CP - 1099 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1295 CP - 1374 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pignite’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	27 CP	2	85 CP	3	143 CP
4	201 CP	5	259 CP	6	317 CP
7	375 CP	8	433 CP	9	491 CP
10	550 CP	11	604 CP	12	659 CP
13	714 CP	14	769 CP	15	824 CP
16	879 CP	17	934 CP	18	989 CP
19	1044 CP	20	1099 CP	21	1154 CP
22	1209 CP	23	1264 CP	24	1319 CP
25	1374 CP	26	1429 CP	27	1484 CP
28	1539 CP	29	1594 CP	30	1649 CP
31	1677 CP	32	1704 CP	33	1732 CP
34	1759 CP	35	1787 CP	36	1814 CP
37	1842 CP	38	1869 CP	39	1896 CP
40	1924 CP	41	1948 CP	42	1973 CP
43	1998 CP	44	2023 CP	45	2048 CP
46	2073 CP	47	2098 CP	48	2124 CP
49	2149 CP	50	2175 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pignite

Mega Pokémon that boost Pignite’s Fire and Fighting-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Pignite.

Fire

Fighting

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#499
Height	1 m
Weight	55.5 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tepig	25 Candy	Pignite
Pignite	100 Candy	Emboar

Tepig evolves into Pignite which costs 25 Candy.
Pignite evolves into Emboar which costs 100 Candy.

Pignite family

Pignite’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	1.55 m

Size bounds

Pignite's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.55 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	1.55 m5′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Pignite from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Pignite

Pignite high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Pignite. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Pignite Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
White	Whatever it eats becomes fuel for the flame in its stomach. When it is angered, the intensity of the flame increases.
Black 2, White 2	The 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 Ruby	The 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 Sapphire	When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pignite in Pokémon GO?

Pignite’s best moves are Ember and Flamethrower, for 9.21 DPS and 130 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Pignite’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon are weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, and Bug-type moves.

How does Pignite perform in Raids?

Pignite ranks #143 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Pignite tops out at 1,924 CP at Level 40 and 2,175 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.

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 Chandelure, Mega Delphox, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Ember

Flamethrower

7.84

9.21

130.0

Tackle

Flamethrower

7.66

9.01

127.1

Ember

Flame Charge

6.74

7.92

111.8

Tackle

Flame Charge

6.64

7.81

110.2

Ember

Rock Tomb

6.20

7.29

102.9

Tackle

Rock Tomb

6.03

7.09

100.0

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

2175 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

777 CP - 824 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

1036 CP - 1099 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

1036 CP - 1099 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1295 CP - 1374 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

27 CP

85 CP

143 CP

201 CP

259 CP

317 CP

375 CP

433 CP

491 CP

550 CP

604 CP

659 CP

714 CP

769 CP

824 CP

879 CP

934 CP

989 CP

1044 CP

1099 CP

1154 CP

1209 CP

1264 CP

1319 CP

1374 CP

1429 CP

1484 CP

1539 CP

1594 CP

1649 CP

1677 CP

1704 CP

1732 CP

1759 CP

1787 CP

1814 CP

1842 CP

1869 CP

1896 CP

1924 CP

1948 CP

1973 CP

1998 CP

2023 CP

2048 CP

2073 CP

2098 CP

2124 CP

2149 CP

2175 CP

Pokédex Number

#499

Height

1 m

Weight

55.5 kg

Region

Generation 5

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 87.5% Male

♀ 12.5% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Tepig

25 Candy

Pignite

100 Candy

Emboar

XXS

XXL

0.49 m

0.5 m

1 m

1.5 m

1.55 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.49 m1′07″

0.5 m1′08″

0.75 m2′06″

1.25 m4′01″

1.5 m4′11″

XXL

1.5 m4′11″

1.55 m5′01″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Black

When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.

White

Whatever it eats becomes fuel for the flame in its stomach. When it is angered, the intensity of the flame increases.

Black 2, White 2

The 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 Ruby

The 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 Sapphire

When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.

Pignite Stats and Max CP

Pignite's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pignite Type Chart

Pignite takes increased damage from:

Pignite takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Evolution Chart

Pignite family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pignite

Pignite high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pignite in Pokémon GO?

What are Pignite’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Pignite perform in Raids?

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

Can Pignite be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pignite Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pignite?

Overview and stats

Pignite Stats and Max CP

Pignite's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pignite Type Chart

Pignite takes increased damage from:

Pignite takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Evolution Chart

Pignite family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pignite

Pignite high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pignite in Pokémon GO?

What are Pignite’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Pignite perform in Raids?

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

Can Pignite be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pignite Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pignite?