incineroar #727
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incineroar
Generation VII · #0727 — Heel Pokémon
Incineroar is a dual-type Fire/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, serving as the final evolution in the Litten evolutionary line. Known as the Heel Pokémon, it represents the culmination of the Alola region's starter fire-type journey, achieving its mature form at level 34 when evolving from Torracat. Standing at 1.8 meters tall and weighing 83 kilograms, Incineroar commands respect as a powerful combatant with a distinctive personality that blends aggression with unexpected kindness. Its National Pokédex number is #727, and it boasts a respectable base stat total of 530, with particularly strong Attack and HP values that emphasize its role as a physical powerhouse in battle.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
83.0kg
Category
Heel Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Incineroar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Incineroar is a humanoid feline Pokémon featuring a muscular, wrestler-like physique that immediately conveys its combative nature. Its body displays a striking color scheme of red, black, and gray fur, with the torso resembling a wrestler's tank top complete with vertical and horizontal striping patterns. The most distinctive feature is the belt of flames that encircles its waist, formed from internal fire that bursts from its navel as its fighting spirit intensifies. This flame belt, adorned with a yellow flame shape at the center, resembles a championship wrestling belt and can reach temperatures exceeding 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Incineroar's face is predominantly red with black markings, bright green eyes with yellow sclerae, and pointed ears, while its limbs are banded with black stripes. The Pokémon generates its signature flames from within its body, producing the intense heat that defines its physical presence and combat style.
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Training
Breeding
Incineroar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Incineroar exhibits a strong sexual dimorphism in its species distribution, with approximately 88 percent of the population being male and only 12 percent being female, making female Incineroar considerably rarer in the wild. This gender ratio means that players seeking a female Incineroar for breeding purposes will need to invest more time in encounter hunting, particularly in the Alola region where the species naturally appears. Incineroar belongs to the Field egg group, which contains numerous other Pokémon with which it can breed to produce Litten offspring, allowing players to continue the evolutionary line through artificial breeding methods. The species has a base friendship value of 70, indicating moderate friendliness toward its trainer from the moment of capture or hatching. Eggs take approximately 15 cycles to hatch, translating to roughly 3,599 to 3,855 steps of travel with the Pokémon in the player's party, making it a moderately fast-hatching species compared to other Pokémon. The medium-slow growth rate means that Incineroar requires patience to reach maximum level but develops steadily through trainer battles and experience accumulation.
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TMs & HMs
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sword shield
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yellow
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red blue
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platinum
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emerald
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diamond pearl
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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xd
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colosseum
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heartgold soulsilver
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
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blue japan
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red green japan
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sword shield
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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incineroar's Evolution Chain
Incineroar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Incineroar represents the final stage in the three-stage evolution line beginning with Litten, a Fire-type starter Pokémon of the Alola region. The evolutionary journey progresses from the kitten-like Litten to the more ferocious Torracat at level 17, then culminates in Incineroar's powerful form at level 34. Upon evolution, Litten gains the Dark typing, transforming from a pure Fire-type into a Fire/Dark dual-type that reflects the Pokémon's increasingly aggressive and selfish nature. This type combination grants Incineroar access to a broader movepool and altered type matchups compared to its pre-evolution, while maintaining the core fire-based attacks that define the line. The evolution process mirrors the Pokémon's physical and psychological maturation, as Incineroar's body becomes more muscular and humanoid, its flames more intense, and its personality more developed, embodying the aggressive confidence of a seasoned fighter rather than an inexperienced kitten.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Incineroar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Despite its reputation as a rough and aggressive battler, Incineroar exhibits a complex personality that contradicts initial assumptions about its temperament. According to Pokédex entries, while it possesses a violent and selfish disposition that may cause it to ignore its Trainer's orders without hesitation, it simultaneously demonstrates genuine kindness by helping smaller Pokémon in need. This duality suggests a Pokémon that respects strength and worthiness in combat but maintains unexpected compassion for the weak. In battle, Incineroar shows little concern for its opponents and has been known to launch attacks so indiscriminately that they sometimes strike the opposing Trainer, leading many people to keep their distance from this species. Its behavior is primarily driven by its fighting spirit; when sufficiently motivated by a worthy opponent, Incineroar becomes a formidable force, though it finds battling unworthy challengers boring. This temperament makes it a Pokémon that thrives on challenge and competition rather than obedience.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
This Pokémon has a violent, selfish disposition. If it’s not in the mood to listen, it will ignore its Trainer’s orders with complete nonchalance.
Although it’s rough mannered and egotistical, it finds beating down unworthy opponents boring. It gets motivated for stronger opponents.
After hurling ferocious punches and flinging furious kicks, it finishes opponents off by spewing fire from around its navel.
When its fighting spirit is set alight, the flames around its waist become especially intense.
Generation VIII
It excels at violent, no-holds-barred battles. The temperature of the flames that issue from its navel exceeds 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Incineroar’s rough and aggressive behavior is its most notable trait, but the way it helps out small Pokémon shows that it has a kind side as well.
Incineroar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Incineroar is a portmanteau of 'incinerate' and 'roar,' perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's fiery nature and aggressive vocalizations. In Japanese, it is called Gaogaen (ガオガエン), which combines 'gao' (the sound of a roar) with 'gaen' (flames), further emphasizing its dual identity as both a fearsome creature and a fire-wielding beast. The design draws heavy inspiration from professional wrestlers and martial artists, evident in its humanoid stance, muscular build, and the championship belt-like flame formation around its waist. The red and black color scheme evokes both the flames it commands and the intensity of combat sport aesthetics. Incineroar's anatomy—with its clawed hands, powerful legs, and athletic proportions—reflects a creature engineered for close-range physical combat. The vertical stripe pattern on its torso mimics the tank tops worn by wrestlers, while the spiky tufts of fur over its shoulders suggest the aggressive presence of a seasoned fighter. This design philosophy transforms Incineroar into a creature that transcends typical Pokémon aesthetics to embody the spirit of combat itself.
Learnable Moves
Incineroar can learn 106 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blast burn | fire | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| blaze kick | fire | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cross chop | fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| darkest lariat | dark | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire pledge | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| heat crash | fire | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| parting shot | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| power trip | dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quash | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| temper flare | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Incineroar Competitive Battle Guide
Incineroar is a formidable competitive Pokémon that leverages its exceptional Attack stat of 115 and solid HP value of 95 to function as a physical powerhouse in battle. Its dual Fire/Dark typing provides valuable offensive coverage, allowing it to strike effectively against a diverse range of defensive types while also granting useful resistances to Dark, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Ice, and Fire-type attacks. The Blaze ability enhances Incineroar's Fire-type moves to 1.5× damage when its HP drops to one-third or less, providing a crucial comeback mechanism in closely matched battles. Its hidden ability, Intimidate, reduces the opponent's Attack stat by one stage upon entering battle, immediately shifting the battle momentum in Incineroar's favor and crippling physical attackers. With a respectable Defense of 90 and Special Defense of 90, Incineroar can absorb unexpected hits while repositioning itself for counterattacks. However, its relatively low Speed stat of 60 means it typically moves last against faster opponents, requiring careful team building and speed control strategies. Competitive players often pair Incineroar with Pokémon that can set up Trick Room or provide other speed advantages, maximizing its potential as a devastating late-game sweeper.
Commonly Asked Questions About Incineroar
What type is Incineroar?
Incineroar is a fire and dark type Pokemon.
What does Incineroar evolve from?
Incineroar evolved from torracat that evolved from litten.
What are Incineroar's weaknesses?
Incineroar is weak to fighting, ground, rock and water type moves.
Incineroar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Incineroar has achieved significant cultural prominence since its introduction in Generation VII, becoming one of the most recognizable Alola region Pokémon among both casual and competitive players. The Pokémon gained particular fame through its central role in the Alola region's narrative, with Professor Kukui using an Incineroar as his ace Pokémon in key story battles, cementing its status as a powerful and important species. In the animated series, Ash's Incineroar became a beloved character with considerable narrative development, earning respect through its intense battles and complex relationship with its trainer. Beyond the games and anime, Incineroar achieved further cultural significance through its inclusion as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, introducing the character to an even broader audience and solidifying its place in gaming culture beyond the Pokémon franchise. The species has become a favorite among fan artists and competitive players alike, with its striking design and combative personality inspiring countless fan creations and competitive strategies. Merchandise featuring Incineroar remains popular, with plushies, figures, and trading cards continuing to sell well, demonstrating the character's lasting appeal to the Pokémon community.
Where to Find Incineroar in Every Pokémon Game
Incineroar was first made available to players in Pokémon Sun and Moon as one of the three Alola region starter options alongside Decidueye and Primarina, obtainable as the final evolution of Litten after a full gameplay journey. In the Alola Pokédex, Incineroar holds the local number #0006, reflecting its significance as a prominent species in the region. The Pokémon remains available in subsequent Generation VII titles, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, maintaining its regional dex placement and availability through the same evolutionary line. Beyond Generation VII, Incineroar has been included in later games including Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it appears in the base game, and Scarlet and Violet, ensuring modern players can experience this Fire/Dark powerhouse. The species can also be obtained through Pokémon Home, which allows transfer of Incineroar caught in earlier generations to newer titles, maintaining backward compatibility for collectors and competitive players. For those unable to catch Incineroar in the wild or obtain it through evolution, the Pokémon has been distributed through various in-game events and Poké Portal News updates, making it accessible to a wide range of players despite its relatively moderate catch rate of 45. Its presence across multiple generations ensures that Incineroar remains a readily available option for team building and competitive play.