Pignite

🎯 Best Counters Against Pignite

Top Pokémon to use when battling Pignite 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 Pignite Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Pignite (#499) is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,201 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Pignite can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Pignite in 2026.

📊 Pignite Stats Analysis

Pignite's Attack stat is 173 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Pignite to contribute meaningful damage.

With 106 Defense (Average) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 486. This gives Pignite reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Pignite's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Pignite Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Pignite depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (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. Pignite has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Pignite PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

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

💪 Pignite Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Pignite's effectiveness depends on its typing and 173 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Pignite use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Pignite in Pokémon GO

Pignite 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.

🔄 Pignite Evolution Guide

Pignite is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Tepig (#498)
• Pignite (#499) ← current — 25 Candy
• Emboar (#500) — 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 Pignite in Pokémon GO

Shiny Pignite 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

Pignite gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,295 - 1,374 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 Pignite

📚 Related Guides

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