Competitive Information for Blaziken [Sword/Shield]
Fire / Fighting
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Fire attacks.
This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Blaziken? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Blaziken, the stunning Pokémon of Fire and Fighting types! It's a sight to see Blaziken out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Blaziken's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz / Blaze Kick
- Thunder Punch
- Protect
For those intense single battles, Blaziken is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Blaziken from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Blaziken's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Blaziken).
◆ Blaze Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Blaziken this turn).
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Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Flare Blitz / Blaze Kick
- Knock Off / Shadow Claw
- Brave Bird / Earthquake
When it comes to single battles, Blaziken shines as a notable Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Blaziken recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz and Brave Bird. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Knock Off or Shadow Claw are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Blaziken's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Blaziken is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Blaziken).
◆ Blaze Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Scorching Sands / Mud-Slap
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Solar Beam
Blaziken shows a stunning Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset was created to crush rivals using potent special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Blaziken's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Blaziken's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Blaziken cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Blaze Kick
- Protect
- High Jump Kick
- Swords Dance
Blaziken thrives as a remarkable Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Blaziken's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Blaziken this turn).
◆ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Blaziken is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Blaziken's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
- High Jump Kick
- Swords Dance / Hone Claws
Dominating single battles, Blaziken is a dazzling Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with devastating physical attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Blaziken last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Blaziken this turn).
◆ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Blaziken is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Blaziken's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Hone Claws is a status move (raises your Blaziken's attack and accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Flame Charge
- Brave Bird
- Blaze Kick
- Sunny Day
When it comes to single battles, Blaziken shines as a dazzling Physical Tank. This moveset focuses to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Blaziken's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Blaze Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
◆ Sunny Day is a status move (for 5 turns, intense sunlight powers fire moves).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Blaziken? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Flare Blitz / Blaze Kick
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
In double battles, Blaziken's Physical Sweeper role is a remarkable. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Blaziken recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Blaziken's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Blaziken is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Blaziken).
◆ Blaze Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Scorching Sands / Mud-Slap
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Solar Beam
Blaziken stands out as a wonderful Special Sweeper in double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with forceful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Blaziken's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Blaziken's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Blaziken's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Blaziken cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Blaziken can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Blaziken.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Blaziken can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Blaziken
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Protect
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Baton pass
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Feint, Quick Attack, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scorching Sands, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Blaziken's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Curse
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Blaziken
- Aura Sphere
- Baton Pass
- Blast Burn
- Blaze Kick
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Detect
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Heat Wave
- Knock Off
- Overheat
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Scorching Sands
- Solar Beam
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Punch
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Blaziken in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Blaziken's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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