blaziken
Generation III · #0257 — Blaze Pokémon
Blaziken, the Blaze Pokémon and National Pokédex entry #257, stands as the final evolutionary form of the Hoenn region's fire-type starter Torchic. Introduced in Generation III, this dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon represents a dramatic transformation from its avian origins into a powerful martial artist capable of devastating combat prowess. With a base stat total of 530, Blaziken achieves excellent offensive capabilities, boasting 120 Attack and 110 Special Attack that allow it to function as both a physical and special attacker. The Pokédex entries paint a vivid picture of a courageous warrior: in Ruby, it's described as blowing intense flames from its wrists while attacking foes courageously, with the flames burning more intensely against stronger opponents. This characterization extends to its Sapphire entry, which emphasizes its incredibly strong legs capable of clearing 30-story buildings in a single leap, paired with blazing punches that leave foes scorched and blackened. Blaziken's dual typing grants it access to an expansive movepool combining fire and fighting techniques, making it a versatile threat in competitive play since its introduction over two decades ago.
Base Stats
Height
1.9m
Weight
52.0kg
Category
Blaze Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Blaziken Biology & Physical Characteristics
Blaziken is a bipedal, chicken-like Pokémon standing at 1.9 meters tall and weighing 52.0 kilograms, with a body predominantly colored in red featuring accents of beige, yellow, and gray. The creature displays distinctive beige, hair-like feathers behind its head that continue downward to surround its chest and abdomen, creating an elegant aesthetic reminiscent of a martial arts master's attire. Its face is relatively small with a characteristic V-shaped crest atop its head, semicircular blue eyes with yellow sclerae, and a hooked beak-like mouth befitting its avian heritage. Notably, Blaziken possesses featherless gray hands with three fingers each and three clawed toes typically obscured by shaggy yellow feathers on its legs, providing both a striking visual contrast and practical adaptations for combat. Sexual dimorphism is present in the species, with females displaying shorter facial masks and hair-like feathers compared to males. The most iconic feature of Blaziken's physiology is its incredibly strong, muscular legs that generate tremendous lower body strength, combined with flame vents at the wrists that erupt with intense fire during battle, enveloping its knuckles and fists with scorching heat.
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Training
Breeding
Blaziken Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Blaziken displays a notable gender ratio of approximately 87.5% male to 12.5% female, continuing a gender distribution trend found throughout its evolutionary line. This skewed ratio toward males is characteristic of many starter Pokémon and may reflect traditional martial arts narratives that often emphasize male warriors, though females are fully capable of reaching the same combat potential as their male counterparts. Female Blaziken can be identified by their shorter facial masks and hair-like feathers compared to males, providing a clear visual distinction between the sexes while maintaining both forms' imposing battle presence. Blaziken belongs to the Field egg group, restricting its breeding compatibility to other Pokémon within this group and limiting the species' reproductive options in Pokémon breeding mechanics. With a base friendship value of 70, Blaziken is moderately friendly to its trainers, requiring moderate effort and interaction to achieve maximum happiness and evolutionary cooperation. The species follows a medium-slow growth rate, requiring substantial experience points to reach higher levels compared to faster-growing Pokémon, though its eventual stat distributions make this investment worthwhile. Blaziken eggs hatch after 20 cycles of approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, representing a moderate incubation period that places it neither among the fastest nor slowest hatching Pokémon species. The catch rate of 45 indicates moderate difficulty in capturing wild Blaziken, requiring dedicated trainer effort to add this species to a team.
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diamond pearl
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ruby sapphire
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Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
blaziken's Evolution Chain
Blaziken Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Blaziken evolves from Combusken starting at level 36, completing a three-stage evolution line that begins with the small fire chick Torchic at level 16. This final evolution represents the culmination of the starter's journey from a vulnerable hatchling to a battle-hardened fighting-type specialist, gaining the Fighting typing upon reaching Combusken and retaining it through its ultimate form. The evolution triggers a significant stat redistribution that emphasizes Blaziken's already considerable Attack stat of 120 while maintaining a respectable Special Attack of 110, reflecting its transformation from a purely fire-type creature into a balanced martial arts powerhouse. In Generation VI, Blaziken gained access to Mega Evolution via the Blazikenite, transforming into Mega Blaziken with dramatically enhanced stats. Mega Blaziken's transformation increases its Attack to 160 and Speed to 100, along with improvements to its Special Attack (130) and defenses, raising its total base stats from 530 to 630. Most significantly, Mega Blaziken's hidden ability becomes Speed Boost, which increases its Speed by one stage after each turn of battle, enabling it to become exponentially faster as combat progresses. This hidden ability fundamentally changes Blaziken's competitive viability, allowing it to outspeed nearly any opponent given sufficient turns and transform from a solid offensive threat into a nearly unstoppable physical attacker. The Mega Evolution represents the peak of Blaziken's martial prowess, embodying the ultimate fusion of fire and fighting power.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Blaziken Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Blaziken exhibits a notably courageous personality, especially when facing formidable opponents, as evidenced by its Pokédex entries describing how it fearlessly attacks stronger foes with increasing intensity. The species demonstrates remarkable martial discipline, having learned combat techniques that incorporate both devastating punches and powerful kicks, suggesting a level of intelligence and combat training uncommon among most Pokémon species. According to the Emerald Pokédex entry, Blaziken undergoes a natural biological cycle where every several years its old feathers burn away and are replaced by new, supple feathers, indicating that the species has evolved a unique fire-based molting process reflecting its deep connection to flame. This regenerative cycle is tied to the species' internal fire element, suggesting that Blaziken maintains an exceptionally high body temperature required to sustain its fire-breathing abilities. In terms of habitat, Blaziken thrives in warmer environments and is associated with the Hoenn region, though its specific wild habitat remains largely undocumented in official sources. The species' behavior in battle demonstrates tactical awareness—its flames intensify against stronger opponents, suggesting either an emotional response to challenge or an instinctive power-scaling mechanism that enables Blaziken to meet threats proportionally.
Pokedex Entries
In battle, BLAZIKEN blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this POKéMON’s wrists burn.
BLAZIKEN has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This POKéMON’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.
It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place.
When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes.
It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes.
When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.
In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn.
Blaziken has incredibly strong legs—it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened.
Blaziken Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Blaziken's name derives from the combination of "blaze," referring to its fire-type classification and flame-based attacks, and "ken," a martial arts term found in Japanese naming conventions reflecting its Fighting-type nature. The Japanese name Bursyamo similarly blends fire terminology with combat aesthetics. Blaziken's design draws heavy inspiration from various martial arts traditions, particularly evident in its bipedal fighting stance, muscular build, and the flame vents at its wrists that evoke martial arts master imagery. The species' avian origin is retained in its design through feathered elements, clawed hands and feet, and beak-like mouth structure, creating a unique fusion of poultry and kung fu master that successfully bridges its evolutionary line from Torchic. The beige feathers creating a mane-like appearance suggest influence from Asian martial arts cinema, where masters are often depicted with distinctive flowing hair or mane-like features. The color palette of red, yellow, and beige reinforces both its fire-type identity and creates visual cohesion with its evolutionary predecessors while distinctly marking it as a powerful, evolved form. The contrast between its feathered upper body and muscular, featherless gray hands emphasizes the species' transformation from a simple farm bird into a disciplined fighter, with the hands specifically designed to appear strong and capable of delivering devastating striking attacks.
Learnable Moves
Blaziken can learn 98 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| blast burn | fire | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| blaze kick | fire | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| crush claw | normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feather dance | flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high jump kick | fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mirror move | flying | Status | — | — | 20 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sky uppercut | fighting | Physical | 85 | 90 | 15 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Blaziken Competitive Battle Guide
Blaziken has maintained consistent competitive viability since its introduction, functioning as a powerful mixed attacker capable of utilizing both physical and special movesets depending on team requirements and metagame circumstances. The base 120 Attack stat combined with reliable physical STAB moves like Earthquake, Stone Edge, and Close Combat makes Blaziken a formidable physical threat, while the 110 Special Attack enables it to effectively utilize special Fire-type moves such as Fire Blast and Flametry for coverage. The standard 80 Speed leaves Blaziken vulnerable to faster threats in its non-Mega form, necessitating careful team building to manage this weakness, though investment in Speed-boosting nature and EV spreads can mitigate this limitation. Blaziken's ability to function as both a physical and special attacker creates significant unpredictability in competitive play, forcing opponents to predict which attacking stats have been invested in and adapted their defensive strategies accordingly. The introduction of Mega Evolution transformed Blaziken's competitive role dramatically: with Speed Boost enabling it to snowball through Speed increases each turn, Mega Blaziken becomes exponentially more dangerous in longer battles, creating scenarios where it becomes nearly impossible to outspeed after several turns of combat. Speed Boost as a hidden ability essentially removes Blaziken's primary weakness, allowing it to eventually exceed the speeds of any traditional faster Pokémon, making it a centerpiece of slow-play stall teams. Its solid defensive typing, while not exceptional, provides useful resistances to Bug, Dark, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type attacks at half damage, enabling Blaziken to switch into relevant threats and create opportunities for offensive momentum. The Blaze ability, while less competitively relevant than Speed Boost, provides a useful power increase when Blaziken drops below one-third of its maximum HP, occasionally enabling last-stand clutch victories in desperate scenarios.
Commonly Asked Questions About Blaziken
What type is Blaziken?
Blaziken is a fire and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Blaziken evolve from?
Blaziken evolved from combusken that evolved from torchic.
What are Blaziken's weaknesses?
Blaziken is weak to flying, ground, water and psychic type moves.
Blaziken Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Blaziken holds significant cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise as one of the most iconic starter Pokémon, particularly within the Hoenn region's established lore and the broader Generation III games that introduced it. The species became especially notable through May's Blaziken in the Pokémon anime series, where her Combusken's evolution into Blaziken served as a major character moment symbolizing growth and bond-strengthening between trainer and Pokémon. This anime appearance significantly elevated Blaziken's visibility among casual fans, cementing its status as a fan-favorite starter across multiple Pokémon generations. Blaziken's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a trophy and character-related content further demonstrated its cultural significance within Nintendo's broader gaming ecosystem. The species' competitive dominance through Mega Evolution made it a staple of tournament play, generating substantial discussion within competitive Pokémon communities about metagame balance and ability design philosophy. Harrison's Blaziken in the anime provided an additional notable appearance, showcasing the species in trainer-owned scenarios and reinforcing its role as a powerful combat partner. The design's successful fusion of poultry and martial arts aesthetics has made Blaziken instantly recognizable and aesthetically memorable compared to many other Pokémon, contributing to its enduring popularity across merchandise, trading cards, and fan communities. Its representation in Pokémon trading card games across multiple generations and expansions reflects sustained commercial interest, while its inclusion in games like Pokémon UNITE demonstrates continued relevance in modern Pokémon media.
Where to Find Blaziken in Every Pokémon Game
Blaziken's availability varies significantly across Pokémon games, though it remains accessible in most main-series titles through either capturing Torchic as a starter or obtaining Combusken/Blaziken through alternative means. In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire—the Hoenn region games most closely associated with Blaziken—the species is readily available as the designated fire-type starter choice alongside Treecko and Mudkip. The Pokédex number #0006 in Hoenn region games reflects its significance as a primary starter, with this numbering appearing in both original Generation III games and their Generation VI remakes. Following Generation III, Blaziken appears in subsequent games through various methods: as a breedable Pokémon when parents are available, through gift distributions in specific locations, and occasionally as wild encounters or NPC trainer battles featuring the species. The species received a Pokédex entry of #0187 in the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, indicating its inclusion in modern generation games and its continued accessibility to contemporary players. Event distributions over the years have provided special Blaziken with enhanced natures, items, and movesets to players unable to train their own, ensuring consistent availability even in games where Blaziken cannot naturally appear. The Blazikenite Mega Stone required for Mega Evolution has been distributed through various in-game events and downloadable content across compatible games, though availability varies by region and time period. Blaziken's presence in Pokémon GO expanded its accessibility to mobile players, though capturing reliable specimens for competitive play in main-series games requires either inheriting from compatible breeding partners or encountering generated specimens through game mechanics designed to create trainable examples.