Competitive Information for Blaziken [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Blaziken, the exceptional Fire and Fighting-typed Pokémon! Blaziken is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks. Discover Blaziken's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Shell Bell / Expert Belt
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / High Jump Kick
- Flare Blitz / Blaze Kick
- Brave Bird / Earthquake
- Knock Off / Shadow Claw
Blaziken makes an a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to overwhelm foes with forceful physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Blaziken's super effective moves by 20%. 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.
◆ 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).
◆ 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).
◆ 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).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Solar Beam
- Vacuum Wave
For those intense single battles, Blaziken is a notable Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Blaziken from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. 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.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ 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).
◆ Vacuum Wave is a special STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
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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 makes an a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense physical power. 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
Blaziken makes an an exceptional Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using brute physical moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Blaziken last longer regaining it's vitality 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
For single battles, Blaziken is a high-quality Physical Tank. This moveset is designed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. 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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / High Jump Kick
- Flare Blitz / Blaze Kick
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
For double battles, Blaziken is an awesome Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using intense physical power. 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. 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.
◆ 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: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Solar Beam
- Vacuum Wave
Dominating double battles, Blaziken is a remarkable Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using lethal special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Blaziken from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. 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.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ 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).
◆ Vacuum Wave is a special STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Blaziken can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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: 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: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Feint, Quick Attack, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: 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
- Baton Pass
- Blast Burn
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Blaziken in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
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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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