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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
1,691 - 1,770 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
2,114 - 2,213 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
3,512 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
1,691 - 1,770 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
1,268 - 1,327 CP
Gouging Fire Pokemon GO
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Gouging Fire

#1020 · Paldea
FireDragon
☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 205
Defense 208
Stamina 213
Total: 626

Pokémon Info

Max CP3,544
GenerationPaldea (Gen 9)
Buddy Distance20km
Released❌ No
Shiny❌ No
Shadow❌ No

About Gouging Fire

Gouging Fire is a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,544 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gouging Fire has base stats of 205 Attack, 208 Defense, and 213 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 626.

With a strong Defense stat of 208, Gouging Fire is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles.

In Sunny weather, Gouging Fire receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gouging Fire is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Splash-------

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Struggle------

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Gouging Fire takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×
Rock 1.6×
Dragon 1.6×

Resistances

Gouging Fire takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.391×
Grass 0.391×
Bug 0.625×
Steel 0.625×
Electric 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Gouging Fire

Top Pokémon to use when battling Gouging Fire in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Rampardos Rock2951092193,773
2 Archeops Rock Flying2921391813,811
3 Rayquaza Dragon Flying2841702134,387
4 Haxorus Dragon2841721834,110
5 Palkia Water Dragon2802151894,565
6 Eternatus Poison Dragon2781922685,067
7 Salamence Dragon Flying2771682164,289
8 Dialga Steel Dragon2752112054,620
9 Reshiram Dragon Fire2752112054,620
10 Zekrom Dragon Electric2752112054,620

🏆 Gouging Fire PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
121415181,499
211515181,495
331413181,499
421513181,496
521514181,499
631215181,499
721315181,495
811415181,492
901515181,488
1041411181,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
101215312,499
201314312,499
301413312,499
411411312,500
511015312,499
601511312,493
701512312,499
801115312,493
931414302,499
1021514302,493

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Gouging Fire IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)2,6551,3271,7702,2133,0983,512
98% (15/15/14)2,6501,3251,7662,2083,0913,505
96% (15/14/15)2,6491,3241,7662,2083,0913,505
93% (14/14/14)2,6321,3161,7542,1933,0703,481
91% (15/13/13)2,6321,3161,7542,1933,0703,481
87% (13/13/13)2,6081,3041,7382,1733,0423,450
82% (12/12/12)2,5841,2921,7232,1533,0153,418
80% (10/15/15)2,5951,2971,7302,1623,0273,433
67% (10/10/10)2,5371,2681,6912,1142,9603,356
0% (0/0/0)2,3101,1551,5391,9252,6953,055

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Gouging Fire with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)3,512 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)3,098 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)1,691 - 1,770 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)2,114 - 2,213 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)1,691 - 1,770 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)1,268 - 1,327 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Gouging Fire with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
143263,098
23,098273,098
33,098283,098
43,098293,098
5417302,655
63,098313,098
73,098323,098
83,098333,098
93,098343,098
10885352,877
113,098363,098
123,098373,098
133,098383,098
143,098393,098
151,327403,098
163,098413,098
173,098423,098
183,098433,098
193,098443,098
201,770453,313
213,098463,098
223,098473,098
233,098483,098
243,098493,098
252,213503,512

📖 Complete Gouging Fire Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Gouging Fire (#1020) is a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,544 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gouging Fire is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gouging Fire in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Gouging Fire is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Gouging Fire Stats Analysis

Gouging Fire's Attack stat is 205 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Gouging Fire a strong damage dealer.

With 208 Defense (Excellent) and 213 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 626. This excellent bulk makes Gouging Fire very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Gouging Fire's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Gouging Fire Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Gouging Fire depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Splash (Fast) with Struggle (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. Gouging Fire has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Gouging Fire PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Gouging Fire 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/Dragon typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Rock, Dragon types.

Master League

With 3,512 CP at Level 50, Gouging Fire is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Gouging Fire Raid Guide & Counters

Gouging Fire appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ground, Rock, Dragon-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Gouging Fire at Level 20 (1,691 - 1,770 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,114 - 2,213 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,770 CP.

🎯 How to Get Gouging Fire in Pokémon GO

Gouging Fire is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

✨ Shiny Gouging Fire in Pokémon GO

Shiny Gouging Fire is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Gouging Fire gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,114 - 2,213 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
  • Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
  • Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Gouging Fire

Q: What is Gouging Fire's max CP?
A: 3,512 CP at Level 50, or 3,098 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Gouging Fire good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Gouging Fire be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Gouging Fire weak to?
A: Ground, Rock, Dragon-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Splash + Struggle for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Fire Fire-Type Dragon Dragon-Type 🗺️ Paldea 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

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

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