Pignite
#499 (Unova)
Best moveset for Pignite
The best moves for Pignite are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
39dps
Defense
12dps
21dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Tepig family. Pignite evolves from Tepig which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Emboar which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pignite, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Pignite is a Fire & Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Tepig. It is vulnerable to Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves. Pignite's strongest moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 2,175. Pignite evolves into Emboar.
About
"When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 65 | 39 |
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 21.7 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | 21 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
19.6 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
18.2 | 93% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16.7 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16 | 82% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 dps
|
15.5 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 dps
|
14.2 | 73% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pignite?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pignite are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Landorus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Pignite is a Fire/Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
173 |
| Defense |
|
106 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 55.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
824 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,099 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,649 |
|
Level 40 |
1,924 |
|
Level 50 |
2,175 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,374 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,787 |