flareon
Generation I · #0136 — Flame Pokémon
Flareon, the Flame Pokémon and National Pokédex entry #136, is a Fire-type evolution of Eevee that debuted in Generation I. This compact but powerful Pokémon stands at just 0.9 meters tall and weighs 25 kilograms, making it one of the smallest fully-evolved Fire-types in the Kanto region. Despite its modest size, Flareon boasts an impressive base Attack stat of 130, making it one of the most offensively-oriented Eevee evolutions alongside Jolteon. With a base stat total of 525, Flareon combines physical prowess with respectable Special Defense (110), allowing it to function as both an offensive sweeper and a moderately bulky threat on the battlefield.
Base Stats
Height
0.9m
Weight
25.0kg
Category
Flame Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Flareon Biology & Physical Characteristics
At its core, Flareon is defined by its extraordinary internal flame chamber, an anatomical marvel that allows it to generate and regulate extreme temperatures. According to Pokédex entries across multiple generations, Flareon's body temperature can reach anywhere from 1,300 to 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (815–926 degrees Celsius), with the ability to superheat inhaled air to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit when it needs to unleash its most powerful attacks. This flame pouch stores pressurized air that is then ignited, allowing Flareon to breathe fire on command. To prevent overheating, Flareon's distinctive fluffy yellow fur—particularly the prominent mane around its chest and neck and the bushy tail—serves a critical thermoregulatory function, releasing excess heat into the surrounding air. The species is covered in short reddish-orange fur with long ears that feature black interiors, and each of its four feet bears three small toes and a yellow paw pad, giving it a distinctive silhouette among Fire-types.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Flareon Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Flareon exhibits a notable gender skew toward masculinity, with an 87.5% male to 12.5% female ratio that is consistent across most game generations. This pronounced gender ratio means that female Flareon are notably rarer, making them more valuable to collectors and breeders seeking specific gender distributions in their teams. Both genders are capable of breeding when paired with compatible Pokémon, belonging to the Field Egg Group, which includes many terrestrial and quadrupedal species. The breeding process yields eggs that require 35 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 8,739–8,995 steps of travel depending on the generation. Flareon's base happiness value of 70 (in Generations II–VII; 50 in later generations) indicates moderate friendliness from birth, though trainers can increase this through careful treatment and bonding. When breeding, Flareon can pass on Fire-type moves and certain egg moves to offspring, making strategic breeding valuable for creating optimized Eevee evolutions for competitive play.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
sword shield
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
+641 more TMs/HMs
flareon's Evolution Chain
Flareon Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Flareon evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Fire Stone, a straightforward transformation that immediately unlocks its Fire-typing and physical prowess. This evolution belongs to Eevee's first generation of splits, alongside Vaporeon and Jolteon, though Flareon remains one of seven possible final forms that the Eevee line has accumulated across subsequent generations. The evolution process causes Flareon's body to physically mature, with its fur becoming denser and more luxurious, particularly around the collar and tail regions. Unlike some Eevee evolutions that require friendship-based triggers or environmental conditions, the Fire Stone evolution is immediate and permanent, making it one of the most straightforward paths to take with Eevee. Flareon has never received a Mega Evolution form across any game generation, remaining competitive through its solid base stats and ability synergies rather than through temporary power boosts.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Flareon Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Flareon exhibits curious and inquisitive behavior, roaming in search of food with a notably omnivorous diet that includes both berries and smaller prey. Once located, Flareon roasts its food before consumption, using its internal flame chamber to prepare meals to its liking. The species is highly active when excited, with its body temperature rising noticeably during moments of enthusiasm or engagement. While specific habitat preferences are not extensively documented in official sources, Flareon thrives in warm environments and is often found in volcanic regions or areas with abundant thermal activity. Its relatively high capture rate of 45 (approximately 11.9% with a standard Poké Ball on a full-health specimen) suggests that Flareon, while not exceedingly rare, is less common than its pre-evolution Eevee, making dedicated training from an early stage more practical for aspiring trainers.
Pokedex Entries
When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.
It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then blows out fire that is over 3,000F degrees.
It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees.
It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1,650 degrees.
Once it has stored up enough heat, this POKéMON's body temperature can reach up to 1700 degrees.
FLAREON’s fluffy fur has a functional purpose - it releases heat into the air so that its body does not get excessively hot. This POKéMON’s body temperature can rise to a maximum of 1,650 degrees F.
FLAREON’s fluffy fur releases heat into the air so that its body does not get excessively hot. Its body temperature can rise to a maximum of 1,650 degrees F.
It has a flame bag inside its body. After inhaling deeply, it blows out flames of nearly 3,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature can soar to over 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
It has a flame sac in its body. Its body temperature tops 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit before battle.
Inhaled air is heated in the flame sac in its body to an intense fire over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inhaled air is heated in the flame sac in its body to an intense fire over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inhaled air is carried to its flame sac, heated, and exhaled as fire that reaches over 3,000 degrees F.
It has a flame sac in its body. Its body temperature tops 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit before battle.
It has a flame bag inside its body. After inhaling deeply, it blows out flames of nearly 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flareon’s fluffy fur has a functional purpose—it releases heat into the air so that its body does not get excessively hot. This Pokémon’s body temperature can rise to a maximum of 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.
When it catches prey or finds berries, it breathes fire on them until they’re well done, and then it gobbles them up.
If it inhales deeply, that’s a sign it’s about to attack. Prepare to be hit by flames of over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit!
Its average body temperature is between 1,300 and 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. In its internal flame sac, temperatures reach 3,000 degrees.
The flame chamber inside its body ignites when Flareon gets agitated, reaching temperatures of up to 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.
It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then breathes out fire that is over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once it has stored up enough heat, this Pokémon’s body temperature can reach up to 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit.
It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flames burn within a saclike organ inside this Pokémon. When Flareon inhales, these flames grow in intensity, reaching a mighty 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flareon Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Flareon is a straightforward portmanteau of 'flare' and 'Eevee,' reflecting its ability to generate intense heat and flames. The Japanese name, Booster (ブースター), derives from the concept of a 'booster' or amplifier, alluding to its role as a power-amplifier evolution of Eevee that dramatically increases its offensive capabilities. Visually, Flareon's design evokes the aesthetic of a fennec fox or similar small canine, with exaggerated ears and a compact frame that contrasts with its enormous internal power output. The prominent yellow mane and fluffy tail are clearly inspired by flames themselves, with the coloration scheme of reddish-orange body fur and yellow accents creating a cohesive fire-themed appearance. The paw pads and small toes reflect a design philosophy of cuteness paired with capability, a hallmark of Eevee's evolution line that allows Flareon to appear both approachable and formidable simultaneously.
Learnable Moves
Flareon can learn 88 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 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 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| lava plume | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smog | poison | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Flareon Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Flareon functions primarily as a physical sweeper, leveraging its exceptional 130 Attack stat to deal significant damage with moves like Flame Charge, Close Combat, and Wild Charge. Its ability Flash Fire is particularly valuable, allowing Flareon to block Fire-type moves while simultaneously boosting its own Fire-type attacks to 1.5 times their normal power, turning defensive situations into offensive advantages. The hidden ability Guts provides an alternative competitive avenue, multiplying Attack to 1.5 times when Flareon is afflicted with a status condition like burns or paralysis, enabling creative strategies involving deliberate status application or held items like Toxic Orb. However, Flareon's defensive shortcomings—a relatively low Defense stat of 60 and mediocre Speed of 65—make it vulnerable to priority moves and faster opponents, necessitating careful team building and strategic entry. In metagames where it's viable, Flareon performs best as a mid-game sweeper on balanced or offensive teams, especially in formats that restrict legendary Pokémon or feature limited evolution options. Its special attack stat of 95 provides modest coverage options, though physical moves remain its primary damage outlet.
Commonly Asked Questions About Flareon
What type is Flareon?
Flareon is a fire type Pokemon.
What does Flareon evolve into?
Flareon evolves into espeon, then into umbreon, then into leafeon, then into glaceon, then into sylveon.
What are Flareon's weaknesses?
Flareon is weak to ground, rock and water type moves.
Flareon Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Flareon has maintained a steady presence in Pokémon culture since its introduction in Generation I, appearing prominently in the anime series where it has served as both a major character's Pokémon and a frequent wild encounter. The Eevee evolution line itself has become iconic within the franchise, and Flareon represents one of the three original evolutions that introduced players to the concept of branching evolution paths. Trading card game enthusiasts have long appreciated Flareon's artwork and competitive viability in TCG formats, with vintage Flareon cards commanding collector interest. In modern media, Flareon appeared in the live-action film Pokémon Detective Pikachu, cementing its place in contemporary Pokémon pop culture. The species has inspired countless fan communities, with Eevee enthusiasts often debating the merits of each evolution, and Flareon's sleek design and powerful offensive profile have earned it a dedicated following among players who prefer Fire-types and physical attackers. Merchandise featuring Flareon remains widely available, from plushies to figurines, reflecting its enduring popularity across multiple generations of players.
Where to Find Flareon in Every Pokémon Game
Flareon's availability varies significantly across the mainline Pokémon games, though it can consistently be obtained through the Fire Stone evolution method in virtually every generation. In the original Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, Eevee is available as a starter gift in Cerulean City, making Flareon accessible early with a Fire Stone. Subsequent remakes and versions have maintained similar availability patterns, with Fire Stones distributed through gameplay progression or purchasable at Poké Marts. In more recent generations like Scarlet and Violet, Flareon can be encountered in the wild at various locations or evolved from Eevee using the evolution stone system. The Pokémon has also been featured in special events and distributions through Pokémon Global Link promotions, occasionally making Flareon with event-exclusive movesets or optimal natures available to online participants. Players in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee enjoy particularly easy access, as multiple Eevees are available, and Fire Stones are abundant. While not always available as a direct wild encounter in every game, the consistency of Fire Stone availability across generations ensures that dedicated trainers can reliably add Flareon to their teams regardless of version or generation.