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Blaziken
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,258 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Blaziken
Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,258 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Blaziken has base stats of 240 Attack, 141 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 571.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 240, Blaziken is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Sunny weather, Blaziken receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Blaziken is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 14 | +10 | 12.7 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Blast STAB | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Overheat | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | -55 | - | 130 | -55 |
| Blaze Kick | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Blast Burn ELITE STAB | Fire | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -50 |
| Stone Edge ELITE | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Blaziken takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Blaziken takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Blaziken
Top Pokémon to use when battling Blaziken in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 3 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 5 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 6 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 7 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 8 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 9 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 10 |
Azelf
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
🏆 Blaziken PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 36 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 2,489 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 35 | 2,491 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 2,493 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 36 | 2,492 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 36 | 2,498 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 36 | 2,494 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 36 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 36 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Blaziken IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,441 | 1,220 | 1,627 | 2,034 | 2,848 | 3,229 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,435 | 1,217 | 1,623 | 2,029 | 2,841 | 3,221 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,433 | 1,216 | 1,622 | 2,027 | 2,839 | 3,218 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,418 | 1,209 | 1,611 | 2,015 | 2,820 | 3,198 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,413 | 1,206 | 1,609 | 2,011 | 2,815 | 3,192 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,394 | 1,197 | 1,596 | 1,995 | 2,793 | 3,167 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,371 | 1,185 | 1,581 | 1,976 | 2,766 | 3,137 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,393 | 1,196 | 1,595 | 1,994 | 2,792 | 3,165 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,325 | 1,162 | 1,550 | 1,938 | 2,713 | 3,076 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,103 | 1,051 | 1,401 | 1,752 | 2,453 | 2,781 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Blaziken with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,229 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,848 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,550 - 1,627 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,938 - 2,034 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,550 - 1,627 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,162 - 1,220 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Blaziken with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 | 2,848 |
| 2 | 2,848 | 27 | 2,848 |
| 3 | 2,848 | 28 | 2,848 |
| 4 | 2,848 | 29 | 2,848 |
| 5 | 384 | 30 | 2,441 |
| 6 | 2,848 | 31 | 2,848 |
| 7 | 2,848 | 32 | 2,848 |
| 8 | 2,848 | 33 | 2,848 |
| 9 | 2,848 | 34 | 2,848 |
| 10 | 814 | 35 | 2,644 |
| 11 | 2,848 | 36 | 2,848 |
| 12 | 2,848 | 37 | 2,848 |
| 13 | 2,848 | 38 | 2,848 |
| 14 | 2,848 | 39 | 2,848 |
| 15 | 1,220 | 40 | 2,848 |
| 16 | 2,848 | 41 | 2,848 |
| 17 | 2,848 | 42 | 2,848 |
| 18 | 2,848 | 43 | 2,848 |
| 19 | 2,848 | 44 | 2,848 |
| 20 | 1,627 | 45 | 3,046 |
| 21 | 2,848 | 46 | 2,848 |
| 22 | 2,848 | 47 | 2,848 |
| 23 | 2,848 | 48 | 2,848 |
| 24 | 2,848 | 49 | 2,848 |
| 25 | 2,034 | 50 | 3,229 |
📖 Complete Blaziken Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Blaziken (#257) is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,258 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Blaziken is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Blaziken in 2026.
📊 Blaziken Stats Analysis
Blaziken's Attack stat is 240 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Blaziken a strong damage dealer.
With 141 Defense (Good) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 571. This gives Blaziken reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Blaziken's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Blaziken Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Blaziken depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Counter (Fast) with Focus Blast (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Blaziken has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Blaziken has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Blaziken PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Blaziken can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Fire, Grass-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Flying types.
Master League
In Master League, Blaziken faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Blaziken Raid Guide & Counters
Blaziken appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Ground, Flying-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Blaziken at Level 20 (1,550 - 1,627 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,938 - 2,034 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,627 CP.
🎯 How to Get Blaziken in Pokémon GO
Blaziken can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Blaziken Evolution Guide
Blaziken is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Blaziken in Pokémon GO
Shiny Blaziken is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Blaziken gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,938 - 2,034 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Blaziken
Q: What is Blaziken's max CP?
A: 3,229 CP at Level 50, or 2,848 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Blaziken good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Blaziken be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Blaziken is available.
Q: What is Blaziken weak to?
A: Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Counter + Focus Blast for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.