Tepig
#498 (Unova)
Best moveset for Tepig
The best moves for Tepig are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
12DPS
39DPS
Defending
12DPS
21DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Tepig family. Tepig evolves into Pignite for 25 Candy, then into Emboar for 100 Candy.
Game images
Tepig, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
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23rd Jan 2027
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10th Jan
Summary
Tepig is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Tepig's best moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,224. Tepig evolves into Pignite.
About
"It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
6.1 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
6 | 99% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.4 | 90% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.4 | 89% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.2 | 86% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.2 | 86% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.1 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.1 | 84% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 65% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Tepig?
Tepig is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
- 6 0.04
- 7 0.04
- 8 0.04
- 9 0.04
- 10 0.05
The best counter to Tepig is Kyogre (Shadow) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Rampardos (Shadow), Groudon (Shadow) and Greninja (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
The top Tepig counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Tepig's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
115 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
| Level 50 | 149 |
Average size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9.9 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
464 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
618 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
928 |
|
Level 40 |
1,083 |
|
Level 50 |
1,224 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 773 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,005 |