Top 40 Fire-type Pokemon: Ranking Primal Groudon, Reshiram, Charizard & more

Fire-type Pokemon are highly adored by fans, making them a popular choice for those seeking to burn their opponents. Here are the top 40 Fire-type Pokemon that are sure to bring the heat to any Pokemon battle.

Since the start of the franchise, Fire-type Pokemon have remained a popular choice among trainers. With powerful creatures such as colossal dragons and world-ending Legendaries, it is clear that Fire-types possess incredible strength.

Whether you’re aiming to dominate ranked battles with a sunny team or simply seeking the most powerful Fire-type Pokemon for your lineup, the following are the top contenders. These selections were made based on factors such as stat distribution, potential move pools, abilities, and in-battle performance.

All of the Pokemon listed appear in their standard form, with the exception of those who are able to change and acquire a secondary typing in order to be included in the rankings.

Top 40 Fire-type Pokemon of all time

40. Simisar

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Pokedex number: 0514
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Rock / Water / Ground

Despite being ranked at the bottom of this tier list, Simisear is not without its merits. Along with its fellow elemental monkeys, it was first introduced in Black & White and has the ability to learn advantageous moves such as Fire Blast and Yawn through leveling up.

In addition, you can train your Simisear to learn Acrobatics and Crunch by leveling it up to certain levels.

Simisear’s Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
75	98	63	98	63	101	498

39. Pokemon: Salazzle

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Pokedex number: 0758
Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
Type: Poison/Fire
Weaknesses: Psychic / Water / Rock / Ground

Even though only female Salandit have the ability to evolve into Salazzle, this Fire/Poison-type evolution is known for its impressive 117 base Speed and 111 base Special Attack. However, Salazzle’s defense stats of 60 for both Defense and Special Defense leave it vulnerable to strong moves.

In addition, Salazzle’s type combination provides resistance against numerous types including Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Fairy.

Salazzle Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
68	64	60	111	60	117	480

38. Castform – Sunny

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Pokedex number: 0351
Debut: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Castform offers a choice of its base form, as well as its Sunny, Rainy, or Snowy form. This versatile Pokemon has an equal distribution of 70 points in all of its stats.

A useful strategy for powering up Fire-type moves is to have Sunny Castform on your team. In addition to setting up Sunny Day, this Pokemon can also utilize the attack Weather Ball. The power of Weather Ball varies depending on the current weather conditions, with a base power of 50 that increases to 100 when a weather condition is in effect.

Base stats of Castform

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
70	70	70	70	70	70	420

37. Load up

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Pokedex number: 0219
Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
Type: Fire/Rock
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Fighting / Ground

Magcargo, introduced in the Generation 2 games, is a powerful Fire/Rock dual-type Pokémon with a remarkable Defense stat of 120. Its unique hidden ability, Weak Armor, may lower its Defense by one stage when struck by a physical attack, but in turn, it boosts its Speed.

Magcargo’s moveset includes powerful STAB attacks such as Lava Plume, Flamethrower, and Incinerate, all of which have the added potential to inflict a burn on its opponents.

Base Stats for Magcargo

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
60	50	120	90	80	30	430

Houndoom

Pokedex number: 0229
Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
Type: Dark/Fire
Weaknesses: Fighting / Ground / Rock / Water

With its impressive SP. Atk stat and decent Speed, Houndoom is able to swiftly defeat its opponents. Its Dark-type moves, such as Nasty Plot, can further boost its Sp. Atk and increase the intensity of its attacks. Although a strong moveset including Fire Blast, Dark Pulse, and Sludge Bomb can provide good coverage, it cannot make up for Houndoom’s weak defense.

Houndoom’s Defense can result in a swift knockout if not approached carefully, making it best to only switch to this Pokemon when confident that you can outpace your opponent.

H4 id=h-houndoom-base-stats>Houndoom Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
75	90	50	110	80	95	500

35. Alolan Marowak

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Pokedex number: 0105
Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
Type: Fire/Ghost
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Alolan Marowak’s base stat of 110 Defense makes it a highly desirable choice for competitive play due to its strong defensive capabilities. Additionally, its unique Fire/Ghost dual-type grants it resistances or immunities to nine different types, further enhancing its effectiveness in battle.

Alolan Marowak’s unique Thick Club item doubles its Attack stat to 160, solidifying its status as one of the most powerful hitters in the franchise. Additionally, its hidden ability, Rock Head, grants it immunity from recoil damage caused by Flare Blitz.

Alolan Marowak Base Stats

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
60	80	110	50	80	45	425

34. Camerupt

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Pokedex number: 0323
Debut: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
Type: Fire/Ground
Weaknesses: Water / Ground

Camerupt possesses moderate defensive stats alongside a considerable amount of Attack and Special Attack. Its potential can be further enhanced through Mega Evolution, which boosts its Attack to 120 and Special Attack to 145.

Camerupt’s Anger Point hidden ability can also enhance its Attack after being hit with a critical strike. This unique ability increases Camerupt’s Attack by six stages, reaching its highest level.

Camerupt Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
70	100	70	105	75	40	460

33. Turtonator

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Pokedex number: 0776
Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
Type: Fire/Dragon
Weaknesses: Rock / Dragon / Ground

Turtonator stands out among Fire/Dragon types as it is the sole non-Legendary or non-Mega Evolution with this unique typing. With its impressive base 135 Defense and 85 Special Defense stats, Turtonator serves as an excellent defensive choice.

Turtonator possesses the Shell Armor ability, which protects it from receiving critical hits. Its move pool includes powerful attacks such as Shell Trap and Explosion, which can inflict significant damage on its opponents.

Base Stats for Turtonator

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
60	78	135	91	85	36	485

32. Nine-tailed Fox

Pokedex number: 0038
Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Ninetales, a Fire-type Pokemon, first appeared in the Generation 1 games and is well-known for its impressive 100 base Speed and Special Defense. In the Sun & Moon games, Ninetales gained an Alolan form with the Ice-typing, providing players with another excellent choice.

As a Fire-type, Ninetales is able to utilize Nasty Plot to raise its Special Attack by two stages. This, coupled with its hidden ability Drought, which enhances the strength of Fire-type moves, solidifies Ninetales as a strong adversary.

Ninetales base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
73	76	75	81	100	100	505

31. Infernape

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Pokedex number: 0392
Debut: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl
Type: Fire/Fighting
Weaknesses: Fighting / Ground / Water / Psychic

For a while now, Infernape has been adored by fans for its Fire/Fighting type. This playful primate possesses a balanced combination of strong attack stats, giving it the ability to defeat weaker opponents and also hold its own against tougher opponents.

Using Nasty Plot can further enhance its Speed stat, which can be advantageous when facing opponents with fast creatures on their team. In addition, moves such as Focus Blast have a 10% chance of lowering the enemy’s defense, making it a powerful tactic against trainers who rely on defensive strategies.

Infernape Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
76	104	71	104	71	108	534

30. Emboar

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Pokedex number: 0500
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Fire/Fighting
Weaknesses: Flying / Psychic / Water / Ground

Emboar, being a dual-type of Fire and Fighting, is a formidable tank with a base HP of 110 and the ability to resist six different types. Its impressive stats include a base Attack of 123 and a base Special Attack of 100, setting it apart from other Pokémon.

The hidden ability of the Pokemon, Reckless, boosts the strength of recoil moves by 20%, causing Flare Blitz to be a formidable attack even against Fire-type opponents. Nevertheless, Reckless also results in Emboar sustaining more recoil damage, making it a risky yet potentially rewarding tactic.

Emboar Base Stats

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
110	123	65	100	65	65	528

Rapidash

Pokedex number: 0078
Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

In Pokemon Red & Blue, there is another well-known Fire-type called Rapidash. Its base Attack of 100 and base Speed of 105 make it a strong choice, as it can quickly use powerful moves such as Flare Blitz.

Regretfully, Rapidash’s low bulk makes it vulnerable to Water, Rock, and Ground-type attacks, which are commonly used in competitive play.

Base Stats for Rapidash:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
65	100	70	80	80	105	500

28. Pyroar

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Pokedex number: 0668
Debut: Pokemon X & Y
Type: Fire/Normal
Weaknesses: Water / Fighting / Ground / Rock

Despite having a decent amount of HP, Pyroar’s 72 Defense and 66 Special Defense make it susceptible to quick defeat in battle. Nevertheless, its Fire/Normal typing grants it immunity to Ghost-type moves and resistance to six other types.

Pyroar’s Rivalry ability allows it to increase its Attack stat when facing an opposing Pokemon of the same gender. In addition, it can also utilize its hidden ability, Moxie, to further boost its Attack after defeating an opponent.

Pyroar’s Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
86	68	72	109	66	106	507

27. Flareon

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Pokedex number: 0136
Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Despite its 130 base Attack and 95 Special Attack, Flareon falls short compared to other Fire types due to its low 65 base Speed. Nevertheless, it still possesses powerful moves like Flare Blitz and Overheat.

Despite not being known for its Speed or HP, this Eeveelution possesses the Guts hidden ability, allowing it to boost its Attack stat even more. This ability increases Flareon’s Attack by 50% when it becomes affected by a status condition.

Flareon base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
65	130	60	95	110	65	525

26. Arcanine

Pokedex number: 0059
Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Ground / Rock / Water

Arcanine is easily one of the most recognizable Fire-type Pokemon in the series. Its impressive Speed is widely known, but it also boasts well-balanced stats. In fact, Arcanine’s solid defensive abilities allow it to withstand a hit or two.

Adding in moves like Morning Sun, which heal based on the weather, and powerful wall-breaking moves like Toxic, will set you up for victory.

Arcanine base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
90	110	80	100	80	95	555

25. Magmortar

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Pokedex number: 0467
Debut: Pokemon Platinum
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Despite being the ultimate evolution of Gen 2’s Magby, Magmortar was not unveiled until the release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. While its Special Attack may make it a tempting option, Magmortar’s lackluster Defense holds it back from being a top choice.

Despite lacking significant physical size, Magmortar is still capable of inflicting considerable damage with attacks such as Fire Blast, Lava Plume, and Solar Beam.

Magmortar Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
75	95	67	125	95	83	540

Delphox

Pokedex number: 0655
Debut: Pokemon X & Y
Type: Fire/Psychic
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Fennekin begins its journey as a Fire-type starter, but upon evolving into Delphox, it gains a dual typing of Fire/Psychic. This is a rare combination, as Fire/Fighting is typically seen instead. The addition of the Psychic type allows Delphox to resist seven different types, making it a formidable opponent.

Delphox’s impressive Speed, Special Attack, and Special Defense stats allow it to swiftly execute powerful moves like Future Sight and Fire Blast, both of which benefit from STAB.

Delphox Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
75	69	72	114	100	104	534

Chandelure

Pokedex number: 0609
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Ghost/Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Similar to Delphox, Chandelure also possesses the rare combination of Ghost/Fire typing, granting it immunity or resistance to seven different types. Nevertheless, Chandelure remains vulnerable to five other types of Pokemon.

Chandelure’s hidden ability, Infiltrator, enables it to bypass the effects of Reflect, Light Screen, and Safeguard. This is particularly advantageous given Chandelure’s high base Special Attack stat of 145, allowing it to effectively utilize powerful moves such as Fire Blast, Overheat, and Solar Beam.

Chandelure Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
60	55	90	145	90	80	520

22. Typhlosion

Pokedex number: 0157
Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Despite the difference in their abilities, both Typhlosion from the Hisui and Johto regions are valuable members of a team. While the Hisuian Typhlosion boasts a higher Special Attack, the pure Fire-type is capable of moving at a faster pace.

Typhlosion has two abilities that increase the power of Fire-type moves. The first is its hidden ability, Flash Fire, which is activated after being hit with Fire-type attacks and boosts their power by 50%. The second ability, Blaze, has the same effect but is only activated when Typhlosion’s HP falls below one third of its maximum.

Typhlosion’s Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
78	84	78	109	85	100	534

21. Darmanitan

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Pokedex number: 0555
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Darmanitan was first introduced in Pokemon Black & White and possesses a special hidden ability called Zen Mode, which causes it to transform into a dual-type Fire/Psychic Pokemon. With impressive base stats in HP, Attack, and Speed, Darmanitan is a formidable opponent. However, its base Defense and Special Defense are relatively low at 55, leaving it susceptible to attacks.

In addition, Darmanitan has the capability to utilize strong moves like Flare Blitz, Thrash, and Superpower. It also has the option to utilize Belly Drum, which boosts its Attack to the highest level at the cost of sacrificing 50% of its HP.

Base Stats for Darmanitan:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
105	140	55	30	55	95	480

20. Armarouge

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Pokedex number: 0936
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Fire/Psychic
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Armarouge is a Pokemon exclusive to Scarlet version and evolves from Charcadet when exposed to an Auspicious Armor. With a base Special Attack of 125, this ‘mon is an excellent choice for offensive moves such as Fire Blast and Psychic, which receive a boost from its STAB.

Armarouge’s hidden ability is Weak Armor, which increases its Speed by one stage upon being hit with a physical attack. However, this comes at the cost of decreasing its Defense by one stage.

Armarouge Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
85	60	100	125	80	75	525

19. Moltres

Pokedex number: 0146
Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
Type: Fire/Flying
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Electric

This remarkable Moltres, with its dual Flying/Fire typing, boasts an impressive Special Attack stat that allows it to easily overpower its opponents. Its ability to inflict burns on its targets is also highly advantageous, especially when targeting fragile damage dealers on the battlefield.

Despite the already formidable threat of Scorching Sands, Moltres’ ability to use Roost and eliminate hazards on the field makes it even more powerful. However, its vulnerability to Rock-type moves, resulting in a 4x weakness, leaves it highly susceptible to the danger of Stealth Rock.

Moltres base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
90	100	90	125	85	90	580

18. Ceruledge

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Pokedex number: 0937
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Fire/Ghost
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Even though Armarouge is the Fire/Psychic Scarlet exclusive, Ceruledge holds the title of Fire/Ghost exclusive in Pokemon Violet. When it comes to choosing between the two, Ceruledge reigns supreme thanks to its unique move, Bitter Blade.

With a 100% accuracy rate, Bitter Blade not only inflicts heavy damage, but also heals Ceruledge for 50% of the damage dealt. As it is a 90-power move, Bitter Blade effectively transforms Ceruledge into a durable tank while dealing significant damage.

Ceruledge base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
75	125	80	60	100	85	525

17. Blaziken

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Pokedex number: 0257
Debut: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
Type: Fire/Fighting
Weaknesses: Ground / Flying / Water / Psychic

Despite its relatively low HP, Blaziken’s squishiness does not hinder its ability to deliver devastating attacks. Similar to Charizard, Blaziken excels as a sweeper, capable of easily taking down multiple Pokemon. Its hidden ability, Speed Boost, further enhances Blaziken’s speed by one stage at the end of each turn due to its Fire/Fighting-type.

Despite Blaziken’s already high Speed, it becomes even more potent when paired with its quickness. If not dealt with promptly, Blaziken has the ability to outspeed all incoming Pokemon. When paired with Sword Dance’s damage boost and Close Combat’s defense decrease, success is almost guaranteed.

Blaziken Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
80	120	70	110	70	80	530

16. Rotom – Heat Form

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Pokedex number: 0479
Debut: Pokemon Platinum
Type: Electric/Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock

Currently, within the franchise, Heat Rotom remains the sole Fire/Electric dual type. This grants it a remarkable immunity or resistance to a total of nine types, as well as Ground-type attacks, due to its Levitate ability.

Heat Rotom possesses solid bulk with a base Defense and Special Defense of 107. Additionally, its Electric-type attack Discharge, which benefits from STAB, makes it a formidable adversary for Water-type Pokemon.

Rotom Heat Form base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
50	65	107	105	107	86	520

Description of Talonflame

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Pokedex number: 0663
Debut: Pokemon X & Y
Type: Fire/Flying
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Electric

Talonflame is a powerful dual type Pokemon with Fire and Flying abilities. Its weakness to Rock-type moves can be a disadvantage, but it compensates with a base Speed of 126, allowing it to swiftly set up Tailwind or heal with Roost.

Talonflame’s secret ability, Gale Wings, grants it the ability to gain even greater speed by giving priority to its Flying-type moves. Meanwhile, its Flame Body ability has a 30% chance of inflicting a burn on an opponent upon physical contact.

Talonflame base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
78	81	71	74	69	126	499

14. Iron Moth

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Pokedex number: 0994
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Fire/Poison
Weaknesses: Psychic / Rock / Water / Ground

Iron Moth is an exclusive Fire/Poison dual-type Pokemon found only in Pokemon Violet. This futuristic Paradox ‘mon has a unique twist on Volcarona’s Bug typing, replacing it with Poison.

This enigmatic Pokemon boasts impressive stats with a base Special Attack of 140 and base Speed and Special Defense of 110, making it an obvious choice for any team. However, caution must be taken against Ground-type moves as Iron Moth is highly susceptible to them, taking four times the regular damage.

Iron Moth base stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
80	70	60	140	110	110	570

13. Victini

Pokedex number: 0494
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Psychic/Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Despite not appearing as intimidating as the other Fire types on our list, this adorable Mythical Pokemon should not be underestimated. Victini may have the same base stats as Volcanion, but it possesses 100 points in each stat, making it a well-rounded choice. Additionally, its unique Psychic-Fire typing adds to its versatility.

Moves such as U-Turn, Bolt Strike, and Final Gambit provide a diverse range of options for handling your opponent, which can be challenging for pure Fire-type Pokemon to do effectively.

Base Stats for Victini:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
100	100	100	100	100	100	600

12. Skeletons of the Dirge

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Pokedex number: 0911
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Fire/Ghost
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ghost / Dark / Ground

Skeledirge is the ultimate form of Fuecoco, the Fire-type starter from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. This creature excels in special attacks and benefits from STAB with its dual typing of Fire and Ghost.

Skeledirge’s powerful attack Torch Song not only deals damage, but also increases its Special Attack with each use, making it a formidable force on any team. When paired with its hidden ability Unaware, Skeledirge becomes an excellent option for competitive play.

Skeledirge Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
104	75	100	110	75	66	530

11. Legendary Pokemon: Heatran

Pokedex number: 0485
Debut: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl
Type: Fire/Steel
Weaknesses: Ground / Fighting / Water

Ever since its debut in Diamond and Pearl, Heatran has been a reliable choice for Fire-type Pokemon due to its unique Fire/Steel typing. Unlike many other Pokemon, Heatran boasts a balanced spread of stats, allowing it to withstand attacks, deal significant damage, and even outpace average opponents.

Utilizing its signature move, Heatran can easily initiate fights by trapping its opponents in a fiery prison with Magma Storm. This forces them to endure damage for four to five turns, during which moves like Toxic and Taunt can be effectively utilized. By strategically switching out Heatran, one can witness the opponent’s Pokemon suffer a significant amount of damage.

Heatran Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
91	90	106	130	106	77	600

Legendary Pokémon – Reshiram

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Pokedex number: 0643
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Dragon/Fire
Weaknesses: Ground / Rock / Dragon

Similar to Charizard, Reshiram is acknowledged as a dual Fire and Dragon type. While it falls short of claiming the number one spot in Pokemon Black, Reshiram should not be overlooked as a valuable addition to your team. With a base stat total of 680 and exceptional Special Attack, Reshiram has the potential to dish out incredibly high amounts of damage.

In addition to swiftly defeating weaker Pokemon, Flare Blitz and Outrage also allow you to inflict both burn and confusion on your opponents. This powerful combination not only proves to be highly effective, but it also allows you to eliminate even the sturdiest creatures from the field.

In Pokemon Sword & Shield, the Dynamax form of Reshiram is incredibly strong, as it possesses powerful moves such as Max Flare. This move not only inflicts damage on the opponent, but also creates Harsh sunlight, which boosts the power of all Fire-type moves by 50%.

Base Stats for Reshiram:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
100	120	100	150	120	90	680

9. Entei

Pokedex number: 0244
Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
Type: Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Ground

Even though Entei is considered a Legendary Pokemon, its base stats are the lowest among our top 10, reaching a respectable 580. If you’re looking for a pure Fire-type Pokemon, you can’t go wrong with Entei. The Legendary Dog’s signature move, Sacred Fire, is extremely powerful with a 100 power and a 50% chance of causing the target to burn.

To further enhance its abilities, Entei boasts impressive stats, including a high base Attack, HP, and Speed. It would be wise to teach Entei moves such as Stone Edge, Extreme Speed, and Flare Blitz for a formidable competitive moveset that will leave your opponents trailing behind.

Base Stats for Entei

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
115	115	85	90	75	100	580

8. Chi-Yu

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Pokedex number: 1004
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Dark/Fire
Weaknesses: Fighting / Ground / Rock / Water

Chi-Yu is a member of the Ruinous Quartet, a Legendary Dark-type group featured in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Despite its small size, this fish also possesses the Fire type and is capable of inflicting significant harm on its opponents, despite its seemingly innocent appearance.

This incredibly powerful Pokemon boasts impressive stats, particularly its outstanding 145 Sp. Atk which far surpasses expectations. Additionally, its special ability, Beads of Ruin, effectively lowers the Sp. Def of its opponent, rendering them defenseless. With the help of Nasty Plot, it can further increase its Sp. Atk by two and easily defeat its target using devastating STAB moves like Dark Pulse or Flamethrower.

Chi-Yu Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
55	80	80	145	120	100	580

Charizard

Pokedex number: 0006
Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
Type: Fire/Flying
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Electric

Ever since the late 90s, this legendary fire-type Pokemon has captured the hearts of both casual and competitive Pokemon players. Despite not being considered a Legendary Pokemon, it continues to reign supreme in popularity polls. In fact, it’s rare to come across a Pokemon team that doesn’t include this powerful Fire-type.

Charizard’s potential has been enhanced with its Gigantamax form, allowing it to radiate even more brightly than before. In Pokemon battles, speed is crucial, and Charizard excels in this area, making it an ideal choice for swiftly defeating opponents.

Charizard boasts an impressive Speed and Sp. Atk, making it a formidable force in battle. When paired with abilities such as Harsh Sunlight and Sunny Day, which enhance all Fire-type moves, this Pokemon is able to unleash devastating attacks.

The Solar Power ability of Charizard also increases its Special Attack by 1.5, amplifying the power of moves such as Fire Blast and Focus Blast to a deadly level.

Base Stats for Charizard

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
78	84	78	109	85	100	534

Incineroar

Pokedex number: 0727
Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
Type: Fire/Dark
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Fighting / Ground

Incineroar, the Fire/Dark dual-type, is the ultimate form of Litten, the Fire-type starter in Pokemon Sun & Moon. Its base Attack stat of 115 allows it to gain STAB from powerful moves such as Flare Blitz and Darkest Lariat.

Despite Incineroar’s vulnerability to Water-type Pokemon, it has the ability to learn Thunder Punch and take advantage of their weakness. Furthermore, its hidden ability, Intimidate, can decrease the attack of all opponents by one stage, making it particularly advantageous in double battles.

Incineroar Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
95	115	90	80	90	60	530

5. Volcarona

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Pokedex number: 0637
Debut: Pokemon Black & White
Type: Bug/Fire
Weaknesses: Flying / Water / Rock

Dubbed the Sun Pokemon in the Pokedex, Volcarona is a formidable Bug/Fire-type creature hailing from the Unova region. It has earned a formidable reputation as a powerhouse in terms of its Special stats, boasting an impressive 125 Special Attack and 105 Special Defense. These stats can be even further enhanced with the use of Quiver Dance.

One of the standout features of Volcarona is its wide range of strong moves, along with its advantageous abilities, Flame Body and Swarm. Additionally, unlike most other Bug-type Pokemon, Volcarona is not vulnerable to Fire-type attacks (although it is susceptible to double damage from Rock-type attacks, so caution is advised).

Volcarona: Base Stats

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
85	60	65	135	105	100	550

Gouging Fire

Pokedex number: 1020
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Fire/Dragon
Weaknesses: Ground / Rock / Dragon

The ancient version of Entei had a distinct design and was classified as a Dragon-type, which is considered one of the most powerful types in the franchise. As a Fire/Dragon-type Pokemon, Gouging Fire had 5 resistances and was only weak against three types: Ground, Rock, and Dragon.

Moreover, this age-old being possesses an exceptional Defense stat, enabling it to withstand attacks in battle for a longer duration than the average Entei.

Gouging Fire Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
105	115	121	65	93	91	590

Ogerpon – Hearthflame Mask

Pokedex number: 1017
Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Type: Grass/Fire
Weaknesses: Flying / Rock / Poison

The Hearthflame Mask was first introduced in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC and is one of the many available forms of Ogerpon. Being only the second Grass/Fire dual-type, it is neutral to Water-type attacks but takes increased damage from Flying, Rock, and Poison moves.

When equipped with the Heartflame Mask, Ogerpon’s Embody Aspect hidden ability boosts its Attack. This, combined with its 120 base Attack, allows Ogerpon to effectively utilize moves such as Woodhammer, Superpower, and its unique move Ivy Cudgel, which changes type depending on its current mask. Additionally, the Legendary creature can use Horn Leech to restore health and Spiky Shield to protect itself from enemy attacks.

Ogerpon Hearthflame Mask Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
80	120	84	60	96	110	550

2. Legendary Pokemon – Ho-Oh

The Pokemon Ho-Oh in the anime — The Pokemon Company

Pokedex number: 0250
Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
Type: Fire/Flying
Weaknesses: Water / Rock / Electric

Despite sharing the same base stats as Reshiram, Ho-Oh falls just short of claiming second place. This can be attributed to its susceptibility to commonly used rock-type moves such as Stone Edge. However, despite its appearance, Ho-Oh boasts impressive durability thanks to its exceptional Sp. Def. It also holds the highest HP among the top three Fire-type Pokémon, making it a valuable choice for switching in and utilizing status effects.

Ho-Oh’s Regenerator ability allows it to recover 1/3 of its maximum HP whenever it is switched out. With powerful moves such as Toxic, Sacred Fire, Whirlwind, and Defog, Ho-Oh offers a wide range of utility and can greatly disrupt your opponent’s winning strategy. Consider using this Legendary bird in order to change the course of the battle.

Ho-Oh Base Stats

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
106	130	90	110	154	90	680

1. Primal Groudon

Pokedex number: 0383
Debut: Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Type: Ground/Fire
Weaknesses: Water / Ground

Groudon, a legendary Fire-type Pokemon, has the highest base stats among its kind with a remarkable total of 770. Its impressive Attack, high Sp. Atk, and strong Defense stats make it capable of easily overpowering even the toughest opponents. As a result, Groudon continues to be a popular choice for trainers seeking to defeat their enemy’s entire team.

Moreover, the third-generation Legendary’s Ground/Fire typing not only adds to its impressive move coverage, but also allows it to acquire powerful moves such as Stone Edge and Aerial Ace. Furthermore, the boosts received from using Sword Dance greatly enhance the impact of Groudon’s signature move, Precipice Blades.

Primal Groudon Base Stats:

HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. COMPUTING	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
100	180	160	150	90	90	770

This covers everything you need to know about the top Fire-type Pokemon in history. For additional lists and guides, be sure to explore our compilation of the 40 greatest Water-type Pokemon, our list of the best legendary ‘mon, and enjoy uncovering the most spine-chilling creatures.