Combusken

🎯 Best Counters Against Combusken

Top Pokémon to use when battling Combusken 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

📖 Complete Combusken Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Combusken (#256) is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,890 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Combusken has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Combusken in 2026.

📊 Combusken Stats Analysis

Combusken's Attack stat is 163 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Combusken to contribute meaningful damage.

With 115 Defense (Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 433. Trainers should be mindful of Combusken's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Combusken's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Combusken Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Combusken depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Peck (Fast) with Flame Charge (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. Combusken has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Combusken PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Combusken 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, Combusken faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Combusken Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Combusken's effectiveness depends on its typing and 163 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Combusken use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Combusken in Pokémon GO

Combusken 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.

🔄 Combusken Evolution Guide

Combusken is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Torchic (#255)
• Combusken (#256) ← current — 25 Candy
• Blaziken (#257) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Combusken in Pokémon GO

Shiny Combusken 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

Combusken gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,108 - 1,180 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• 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 Combusken

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.