40 best Fire-type Pokemon ranked: Primal Groudon, Reshiram, Charizard & more

Fire-type Pokemon are some of the most beloved by fans, so if you’re looking to melt your opponents, here are the 40 best Fire-type Pokemon that will definitely bring the heat to any Pokemon battle.

Fire-type Pokemon have been one of the most popular types since the beginning of the franchise. From gigantic dragons to world-destroying primordial Legendaries, there is no denying just how potent Fire-type Pokemon can be.vic

So, if you’re looking to dominate ranked battles with a sunny team or just looking to add the strongest Fire-type Pokemon to your roster, here are the best of the bunch based on everything from stat distribution, potential move pools, abilities, and how they actually play in battle.

Every Pokemon in the list appears in its standard form, except for those that change to receive a secondary typing that allows them to be a part of the rankings.

40. Simisear

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

Simisear is at the bottom of this tier list, but that doesn’t mean it’s useless. Introduced in Black & White alongside the other elemental monkeys, Simisear does gain access to useful moves like Fire Blast and Yawn by leveling up. 

You can also teach Simisear Acrobatics and Crunch by leveling the Pokemon up to specific levels. 

Simisear base stats:

39. Salazzle

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

Despite the fact only female Salandit are able to evolve into Salazzle, this Fire/Poison-type evolution stands out with its 117 base Speed and 111 base Special Attack. However, Salazzle easily falls to powerful moves with its meager 60 Defense and Special Defense. 

More so, Salazzle’s type combination makes it resistant to plenty types like Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Fairy.

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38. Castform – Sunny Form

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

For Castform, you can choose its base, Sunny, Rainy, or Snowy form. Castform is literally a well-rounded Pokemon, considering it has 70 investments in each of its stats. 

Sunny Castform is a great way to set up Sunny Day to power up Fire-type moves. The Pokemon can also use the attack Weather Ball, which changes with the type of weather in play. Weather Ball has a base power of 50 but increases to 100 if a weather condition is active. 

Castform Sunny Form base stats:

37. Magcargo

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

Introduced in the Generation 2 games, Magcargo is a Fire/Rock dual-type with an excellent 120 Defense. Its hidden ability, Weak Armor, lowers its Defense by one stage but increases its Speed after being hit with a physical move. 

As for its moveset, Magcargo can hit hard with STAB attacks like Lava Plume, Flamethrower, and Incinerate, which can also burn opponents. 

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36. Houndoom

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

Houndoom’s high SP. Atk stat and decent Speed enable this hellish hound to sweep opponents quickly. Dark-type moves like Nasty Plot raise Houndoom’s Sp. Atk even further, allowing it to hit even harder. While a competitive moveset consisting of Fire Blast, Dark Pulse, and Sludge Bomb will give you great coverage, it won’t compensate for its lackluster defense.

Houndoom’s Defense can lead to a quick KO if you’re not careful, so you’ll only want to switch out to this Pokemon when you know you can outspeed your opponent.

Houndoom base stats:

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 is a great defensive choice for competitive play for its base stat of 110 Defense. It also either resists or is immune to nine different types because it is a Fire/Ghost dual-type. 

Alolan Marowak’s signature item, Thick Club, doubles its Attack stat to 160, making it one of the more extreme heavy hitters in the franchise. The Pokemon’s hidden Rock Head ability can also make it immune from recoil damage from Flare Blitz. 

Alolan Marowak base stats:

34. Camerupt

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

Camerupt has average defensive stats combined with a decent amount of Attack and Special Attack. You can power up this Pokemon even further with Mega Evolution, raising its Attack to 120 and Special Attack to 145. 

Camerupt’s Attack can also be boosted by its Anger Point hidden ability after being dealt a critical hit. This ability raises Camerupt’s Attack by six stages to its maximum level. 

Camerupt base stats:

33. Turtonator

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

As far as Fire/Dragon types go, Turtonator is the only non-Legendary or non-Mega Evolution with that typing. Turtonator is a great defensive option with its base 135 Defense and 85 Special Defense stats. 

Turtonator also has access to the Shell Armor ability to prevent it from getting hit by any critical hits. As for its move pool, Shell Trap and Explosion can deal some heavy damage to opponents. 

Turtonator base stats:

32. Ninetales

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

Introduced in the Generation 1 games, Ninetales is a classic Fire-type Pokemon that stands out with its 100 base Speed and Special Defense. Ninetales received an Ice-type Alolan form in Sun & Moon, which is another great option for players to pick. 

Fire-type Ninetales has access to Nasty Plot to increase its Special Attack by two stages. This combined with its hidden ability Drought  – which can boost the power of Fire-type moves – makes Ninetales a formidable opponent. 

Ninetales base stats:

31. Infernape

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

Infernape has long been a fan favorite, thanks to its Fire/Fighting typing. This mischievous monkey has a great mix of offensive stats, which enable it to punish squishy ‘mons and even pummel its way through tankier rivals.

Its Speed stat can be raised further with Nasty Plot, which can prove useful when your opponent has particularly speedy creatures on their team. Meanwhile, moves like Focus Blast have a 10% chance to lower the enemy’s defense, making it particularly potent against any trainers that employ more defensive strategies.

Infernape base stats:

30. Emboar

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

As a Fire/Fighting dual-type, Emboar is a tank with 110 base HP that resists six different types. Emboar also stands out with its 123 base Attack and 100 base Special Attack. 

The Pokemon’s hidden ability Reckless increases the power of recoil moves by 20%, making Flare Blitz a scary attack even for those who resist Fire-types. However, Reckless also means Emboar will take more damage from recoil, so it’s a high-risk and high-reward strategy.

Emboar base stats:

29. Rapidash

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

Another iconic Fire-type from Pokemon Red & Blue is the Fire Horse Rapidash. This ‘mon is a great choice for its 100 base Attack and 105 base Speed, allowing it to dish out powerful moves like Flare Blitz even faster. 

Unfortunately, Rapidash has poor bulk and can quickly fall to Water, Rock, and Ground-type attacks, which are fairly common typings in competitive play.

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28. Pyroar

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

While Pyroar has a decent amount of HP, it won’t last long in battle due to its 72 Defense and 66 Special Defense. However, as a Fire/Normal-type, Pyroar is immune to Ghost-type moves and resistant to six different types. 

Pyroar’s Rivalry ability can raise its Attack if the opposing Pokemon is of the same gender. Otherwise, it can also access the Moxie hidden ability to boost its Attack after knocking out an opponent. 

Pyroar base stats:

27. Flareon

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

Flareon can learn impressive attacks such as Flare Blitz and Overheat to make use of its 130 base Attack and 95 Special Attack. However, it’s simply outclassed by other Fire types due to its lackluster 65 base Speed. 

Despite its lack of Speed and HP, this Eeveelution can increase its Attack stat even further with its Guts hidden ability. This raises Flareon’s Attack by 50% after being inflicted with a status ailment. 

Flareon base stats:

26. Arcanine

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

Arcanine is one of the most instantly recognizable Fire-type Pokemon in the series. Not only is this cunning canine known for its great Speed, but it also comes packed with some well-rounded stats. In fact, Arcanine’s decent defensive capabilities enable it to tank a hit or two.

Pair this with weather-based healing moves like Morning Sun and wall-breaking attacks like Toxic, and you have a recipe for success.

Arcanine base stats:

25. Magmortar

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

As the final evolution of Gen 2’s Magby, Magmortar wasn’t introduced until Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. While Magmortar can be an excellent choice based on its Special Attack alone, the Pokemon falls short due to its Defense. 

Despite not having impressive bulk, Magmortar can still dish out impressive damage with moves like Fire Blast, Lava Plume, and Solar Beam. 

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24. Delphox

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

Starting off as a Fire-type starter, Fennekin gains a Fire/Psychic dual-type after evolving into Delphox. This is quite the unique typing, considering you often see Fire/Fighting instead.  The Fire/Psychic combination makes Delphox resist seven different types. 

Delphox has high stats in Speed, Special Attack, and Special Defense. This allows it to use moves such as Future Sight and Fire Blast quickly, both benefiting from STAB. 

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23. Chandelure

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

Like Delphox, Chandelure has a unique dual typing of Ghost/Fire, making it immune or resistant to seven different types. However, Chandelure is still weak to five other Pokemon types. 

Chandelure’s Infiltrator hidden ability can ignore the effects of Reflect, Light Screen, and Safeguard. This is useful due to Chandelure’s impressive 145 base Special Attack to deal decent damage with moves like Fire Blast, Overheat, and Solar Beam. 

Chandelure base stats:

22. Typhlosion

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

Both Typhlosion from the Hisui and the Johto region are worthy additions to anyone’s party. While the Hisuian Typhlosion has more Special Attack, the pure Fire-type can move faster. 

After being hit with Fire-type moves, Typhosion’s Flash Fire hidden ability raises the power of Fire-type attacks by 50%. Additionally, Typhlosion’s other ability, Blaze, has the same effect after the Pokemon falls below a third of its maximum HP. 

Typhlosion base stats:

21. Darmanitan

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

Introduced in Pokemon Black & White, Darmanitan has a unique Zen Mode hidden ability that transforms it into a Fire/Psychic dual-type. Darmanitan has great numbers in its base HP, Attack, and Speed. Unfortunately, it only has 55 base Defense and Special Defense, making it pretty vulnerable. 

Still, Darmanitan can use powerful attacks such as Flare Blitz, Thrash, and Superpower. It also has access to Belly Drum to improve its Attack to the maximum stage in exchange for 50% of its HP. 

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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 Scarlet exclusive who evolves from Charcadet after being exposed to an Auspicious Armor. This ‘mon is a great offensive choice for its 125 base Special attack, making STAB moves like Fire Blast and Psychic more powerful. 

Armarouge has Weak Armor as a hidden ability, which raises its Speed by one stage after being attacked with a physical move. However, Weak Armor decreases one stage of its Defense in exchange. 

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19. Moltres

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

This Legendary dual Flying/Fire-type has a whopping Special Attack stat, which enables Moltres to effortlessly melt through their opponent. Inflicting targets with burn is also extremely beneficial, particularly when you’re looking to remove any squishy damage dealers from the field.

If the threat of Scorching Sands wasn’t bad enough, Moltres’ ability to heal itself with Roost and remove hazards from the field is incredibly potent. Sadly, this Legendary Pokemon has a 4x weakness to Rock-type moves, meaning Stealth Rock is a huge threat. 

Moltres base stats:

18. Ceruledge

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

While Armarouge is the Fire/Psychic Scarlet exclusive, Ceruledge is the Fire/Ghost exclusive from Pokemon Violet. Ceruledge is the better pick of the two due to its signature move, Bitter Blade. 

Bitter Blade has 100% accuracy and heals Ceruledge for 50% of the damage the attack deals. Considering it is a 90-power move, Bitter Blade transforms Ceruledge into a mini-tank while dealing hard-hitting damage. 

Ceruledge base stats:

17. Blaziken

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

Blaziken may be pretty squishy due to its fairly low HP, but that doesn’t stop it from hitting incredibly hard. Just like Charizard, Blaziken is a fantastic sweeper that can tear through multiple Pokemon if given the chance. The Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon’s hidden ability Speed Boost raises Blaziken’s speed by one stage at the end of each turn. 

This is pretty potent, considering Blaziken already starts off with a high Speed. If Blaziken isn’t taken care of quickly, then it is not uncommon for it to completely outspeed every Pokemon that gets thrown at it. Combine this with the damage buff from Sword Dance and the lowered defense from Close Combat, and you have a recipe for success.

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16. Rotom – Heat Form

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

At the time of writing, Heat Rotom is the only Fire/Electric dual type in the entire franchise. This means it is immune or resists a whopping nine different types, in addition to Ground-type moves, thanks to its Levitate ability. 

Heat Rotom has decent bulk with both 107 base Defense and Special Defense. Meanwhile, using the STAB Electric-type attack Discharge, it can even be a formidable opponent to Water-type Pokemon. 

Rotom Heat Form base stats:

15. Talonflame

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

Talonflame is a great Fire/Flying dual type that crumbles to Rock-type moves due to its quad weakness. However, the Pokemon makes up for it by having 126 base Speed to either quickly set up Tailwind or use Roost to restore health. 

Talonflame’s hidden ability, Gale Wings, allows it to move even faster by prioritizing Flying-type moves. On the other hand, the Flame Body ability has a 30% chance of burning an opponent if a move makes contact. 

Talonflame base stats:

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 a Fire/Poison dual-type exclusive to Pokemon Violet. As a futuristic Paradox ‘mon, Iron Moth takes Volcarona’s Bug typing and swaps it out for Poison. 

This Paradox Pokemon has 140 base Special Attack paired with 110 base Speed and Special Defense, making it a no-brainer pick for anyone’s team. However, you must avoid any Ground-type moves, considering Iron Moth takes four times the damage from them. 

Iron Moth base stats:

13. Victini

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

This cute Mythical Pokemon may not look imposing when compared to the other Fire types on our list but looks can be deceiving. Victini shares the same base stats as Volcanion, but instead of excelling at any, it has 100 points in every stat. Combining this with Victini’s Psychic-Fire typing gives you an incredibly versatile pick. 

For example, moves like U-Turn, Bolt Strike, and Final Gambit ensure that you have plenty of variety when it comes to dealing with your opponent – an area pure Fire-type Pokemon can often struggle with.

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12. Skeledirge

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

Skeledirge is the final evolution of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Fire-type starter Fuecoco. This ‘mon is excellent at special attacks and gains STAB from both Fire-type and Ghost-type moves. 

Skeledirge’s signature attack Torch Song also raises its Special Attack after every use, helping it sweep through teams. This combined with its Unaware hidden ability can make Skeledirge a great choice for competitive play. 

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11. Heatran

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

Heatran has remained a staple Fire-type pick since Diamond and Pearl, thanks to its dual Fire/Steel typing. Unlike most Pokemon, Heatran has an extremely well-rounded stat distribution. This means it can both tank a hit, dish out damage and even outspeed average Pokemon. 

Forcing fights is also extremely easy with Heatran, thanks to the use of its signature move. Magma Storm engulfs Heatran’s foes in a fiery prison, forcing them to take damage for four to five turns. During this time, moves like Toxic and Taunt can be used. Simply switch Heatran out and watch as your opponent’s Pokemon takes an insane amount of damage.

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10. Reshiram

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

Unlike Charizard, Reshiram is recognized as both Fire and Dragon. Pokemon Black’s flagship Legendary just misses out on the top spot, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth adding to your roster. Having a 680 base stat total and an impressive Sp. Atk, Reshiram is capable of pumping some truly dizzying damage numbers.

Flare Blitz and Outrage not only help to cut through weaker Pokemon quickly. , but they also enable you to both burn and confuse your opponents. Not only is this an incredibly potent combination, but it also enables you to remove even the bulkiest monsters from the battlefield. 

In Pokemon Sword & Shield, Reshiram’s Dynamax form is also insanely powerful, thanks to moves like Max Flare. This attack damages the opponent and leaves behind Harsh sunlight, which increases the damage of all Fire-type moves by 50%.

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9. Entei

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

Despite its Legendary status, Entei has the lowest base states in our top 10 – maxing out at a not-too-shabby 580. If you’re after a pure Fire-type Pokemon, then you really can’t go wrong with Entei. The Legendary Dog’s signature move, Sacred Fire is incredibly potent as it has 100 power and a 50% chance of burning the target. 

To make things even better, Entei has some pretty impressive stats with a high base Attack, HP, and Speed. Consider teaching Entei Stone Edge, Extreme Speed, and Flare Blitz for a competitive moveset that will leave your opponents in the dust.

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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 part of the Dark-type Legendary Ruinous Quartet introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. This tiny fish has Fire as its secondary type, and even though it looks helpless, it can cause severe damage to its enemies.

This very strong Pokemon has solid stats, with its whopping 145 Sp. Atk exceeding expectations. More so, its special ability Beads of Ruin reduces the Sp. Def of its enemy, leaving it completely vulnerable. By using Nasty Plot it can raise its Sp. Atk stat by two and then destroy its target with powerful STAB moves such as Dark Pulse or Flamethrower.

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7. Charizard

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

This iconic fire-type Pokemon has been a fan-favorite in both casual and competitive Pokemon battles since the late 90s. While it may not be a Legendary Pokemon, that hasn’t stopped it from dominating the popularity polls. After all, it’s uncommon not to see a Pokemon team not utilizing this Fire-type. 

Charizard has even greater potential now thanks to its Gigantamax form, which enables it to shine brighter than ever before. Speed is key in a lot of Pokemon battles, especially if you’re looking to quickly sweep your foes. Fortunately, this is one area Charizard excels in. 

With a whopping Speed stat and Sp. Atk, Charizard is capable of dishing out some particularly lethal attacks. The Pokemon’s damage can reach even greater heights when used in coordination with moves like Harsh Sunlight and Sunny Day, which buff all Fire-type moves.

Charizard’s Solar Power ability even multiplies this Pokemon’s Special Attack by 1.5, making moves like Fire Blast and Focus Blast much more deadly.

Charizard base stats:

6. Incineroar

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

Incineroar is the final evolution of Litten, the Pokemon Sun & Moon Fire-type starter. As a Fire/Dark dual-type, Incineroar gets STAB from moves like Flare Blitz and Darkest Lariat, both benefitting from its 115 base Attack. 

While Incineroar may fall to Water-type Pokemon, it actually can learn Thunder Punch to exploit their weakness. Additionally, the ‘mon’s Intimidate hidden ability can lower the attack of all opponents by one stage. This is especially useful in double battles.  

Incineroar base stats:

5. Volcarona

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

Known as the Sun Pokemon in the Pokedex, Volcarona is a fearsome Bug/Fire-type creature from the Unova region that’s gained a reputation as a Special stat beast with 125 Special Attack and 105 Special Defense – both of which can be boosted further with Quiver Dance.

Volcarona has some great moves to choose from, two useful abilities in Flame Body and Swarm, and it’s also one of the few Bug-type Pokemon that’s not weak to Fire-type attacks (although it does have a double weakness to Rock, so watch out for that).

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4. Gouging Fire

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

Besides having a really unique design, the ancient version of Entei was given the Dragon typing, which is one of the strongest types in the whole franchise. As a Fire/Dragon-type Pokemon, Gouging Fire has 5 resistances and is only vulnerable to three types: Ground, Rock, and Dragon.

Additionally, this ancient creature has an outstanding Defense stat that allows it to hold its ground in battle for a longer time than even the regular Entei.

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3. Ogerpon – Hearthflame Mask

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

Introduced in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC, Hearthflame Mask is one of Ogerpon’s many available forms. As only the second Grass/Fire dual-type, it takes neutral damage from Water-type attacks and increased damage from Flying, Rock, and Poison moves. 

While holding the Heartflame Mask, Ogerpon’s Attack is boosted by its Embody Aspect hidden ability. With its 120 base Attack, Ogerpon can take advantage of moves like Woodhammer, Superpower, and its signature move Ivy Cudgel which changes type with each of Ogerpon’s masksThe Legendary also has access to Horn Leech to restore health and Spiky Shield to defend against attacks. 

Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) base stats:

2. Ho-Oh

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

Ho-Oh shares the same base stats as Reshiram, but it just narrowly misses out on claiming second place. This is partly down to it being vulnerable to popular rock-type moves like Stone Edge. However, despite its looks, Ho-Oh is incredibly tanky due to its high Sp. Def. It also has the highest HP out of the top three Fire-type ‘mons, which makes it the perfect Pokemon to switch between when applying various status effects. 

Ho-Oh’s ability, Regenerator also enables it to restore 1/3 of its maximum HP wherever it is switched out. Moves like Toxic, Sacred Fire, Whirlwind, and Defog give Ho-oh tremendous amounts of utility, so consider using this Legendary bird if you wish to greatly shake up your foe’s game-winning strategy.

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1. Primal Groudon

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

This primordial Legendary boasts the highest base stats of any Fire-type Pokemon, delivering a whopping 770 total. Groudon is capable of sweeping even the strongest teams thanks to its potent Attack, high Sp. Atk, and stalwart Defense stats. Because of this powerful combination, Groudon remains a top pick for those looking to sweep their foe’s entire team. 

If this wasn’t enough, the third-gen Legendary’s Ground/Fire typing also gives it decent move coverage, enabling it to learn lethal moves like Stone Edge and Aerial Ace. Meanwhile, the buffs from Sword Dance also ensure Groudon’s signature move, Precipice Blades, hit insanely hard. 

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That’s all you need to know about the best Fire-type Pokemon of all time. For more lists and guides, check our top 40 Water-type Pokemon, our ranking for the best legendaries, and have fun discovering the creepiest ‘mon ever.