Competitive Information for Flareon [Sun/Moon]
Fire
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
If this Pokemon is statused, its Attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage.
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Note: Pokemon with the Flash Fire ability are immune to Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Flareon? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Flareon, a marvelous Pokémon that excels with Fire typing! It's a sight to see Flareon out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Flareon's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Life Orb / Fightinium Z
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Superpower
- Quick Attack / Facade
- Will-O-Wisp
Taking on single battles? Flareon is an awesome Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with destructive physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Flareon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Flareon's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Flareon has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Flareon's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Flareon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Quick Attack is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Flareon is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Flame Orb / Firium Z
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Detect / Protect
Flareon is a top-notch Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using overwhelming physical power. Flame Orb will burn Flareon at the end of the turn which will activate Flareon's Guts ability. Use Detect or Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Flareon is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Flareon a sweet boost. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Flareon has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Flareon is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Flareon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Flareon this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Flareon this turn).
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Item: Firium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Bite
For single battles, Flareon is popular Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Flareon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Flash Fire, Flareon's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Flareon has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Flareon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Guts
Nature: Lonely (+Atk, -Def)
EVs: 233 Hp / 187 Atk / 90 Spe
Moveset:
- Flame Charge
- Superpower
- Facade
- Return
Dominating single battles, Flareon is a sensational Physical Tank. This moveset attempts to take a decent amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Toxic Orb will poison Flareon at the end of the turn. With Guts, if Flareon is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Flareon a sweet boost.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Flareon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Flareon is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flame Charge
- Facade
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Taking on single battles? Flareon is a renowned Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with forceful physical power. Toxic Orb will poison Flareon at the end of the turn. With Guts, if Flareon is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. This is a basic flareon set that works pretty well. Use flame charge first for the +1 speed and then toxic orb should activate where you can Facade to you're hearts consent until you're low on hp, you can use rest. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Flareon a sweet boost.
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Flareon is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Flareon must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Rest is a status move (Flareon sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Flareon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Flame Orb / Firium Z
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Detect / Protect
When it comes to double battles, Flareon shines as a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. Flame Orb will burn Flareon at the end of the turn which will activate Flareon's Guts ability. Use Detect or Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Flareon is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Flareon a sweet boost. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Flareon has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Flareon is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Flareon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Flareon this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Flareon this turn).
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Item: Firium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Bite
Dominating double battles, Flareon is an incredible Physical Sweeper. It's meant to crush rivals using lethal physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Flareon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Flash Fire, Flareon's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Flareon has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Fire Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Flareon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Flareon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Flareon.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Flareon can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Flareon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Ability: Guts + Item: Flame orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Flareon's stats
- Curse
- Flame Charge
- Rage
- Skull Bash
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Flareon
- Baton Pass
- Double-Edge
- Endure
- Facade
- Fire Blast
- Fire Fang
- Fire Spin
- Flail
- Flame Charge
- Flamethrower
- Flare Blitz
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Quick Attack
- Reflect
- Rest
- Return
- Shadow Ball
- Stored Power
- Superpower
- Toxic
- Will-O-Wisp
- Wish
Common Effort Values for Flareon in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/4/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Flareon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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