Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Centiskorch's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Gigantamax energy has evoked a rise in its body temperature, now reaching over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Its heat waves incinerate its enemies.
The heat that comes off a Gigantamax Centiskorch may destabilize air currents. Sometimes it can even cause storms.
Centiskorch Weakness
Centiskorch's Fire/Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Water, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Centiskorch's special bulk (base 90 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 4x39-47% Rollout 4x26-32% Rock Blast 4x26-32% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 4x87-103%KO Rock Blast 4x46-55% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x87-103%KO Rock Throw 4x59-71% Smack Down 4x59-71% Rock Blast 4x33-39% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Dwebble builds →Smack Down 4x80-95% Rock Blast 4x46-55% | ||
 Rolycoly Rock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Rolycoly builds →Ancient Power 4x53-63% Smack Down 4x59-71% Rock Blast 4x33-39% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 4x34-40% Rollout 4x22-27% Rock Blast 4x22-27% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 4x80-94% Rock Blast 4x45-54% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x102-121%KO Smack Down 4x74-88% Rock Blast 4x39-47% | ||
 Binacle RockWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Binacle builds →Ancient Power 4x51-61% Water Gun 2x17-20% Rock Blast 4x34-40% | ||
Rolycoly Rock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Rolycoly builds →Ancient Power 4x51-61% Smack Down 4x51-61% Rock Blast 4x28-34% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 4x30-36% Rollout 4x20-24% Rock Blast 4x20-24% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 4x180-212%KO Rock Tomb 4x113-133%KO Rock Throw 4x92-109%KO Rock Blast 4x52-61% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 4x77-91% Rock Blast 4x40-48% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x103-121%KO Smack Down 4x72-85% Rock Blast 4x40-48% | ||
Binacle RockWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Binacle builds →Ancient Power 4x52-61% Water Gun 2x17-21% Rock Blast 4x35-42% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 4x119-140%KO Rock Slide 4x91-107%KO Rock Throw 4x63-74% Rock Blast 4x35-42% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 4x27-33% Rollout 4x19-23% Rock Blast 4x16-19% | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 4x126-149%KO Water Gun 2x19-23% Whirlpool 2x17-21% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 4x178-209%KO Rock Slide 4x134-158%KO Rock Throw 4x91-107%KO Rock Blast 4x47-56% | ||
 Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 4x63-74% Smack Down 4x67-79% Rock Blast 4x35-42% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 4x117-138%KO Rock Slide 4x90-107%KO Acrobatics 2x22-27% Rock Throw 4x60-71% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 4x30-36% Rollout 4x19-22% Rock Blast 4x19-22% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 4x128-151%KO Water Gun 2x19-22% Whirlpool 2x16-20% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 4x177-209%KO Rock Slide 4x136-160%KO Acrobatics 2x33-39% Rock Throw 4x90-107%KO | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 4x60-71% Smack Down 4x64-76% Rock Blast 4x33-40% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 4x116-137%KO Rock Slide 4x89-105%KO Acrobatics 2x21-26% Rock Throw 4x61-72% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 4x38-44% Rock Throw 4x27-32% Rollout 4x17-20% Rock Blast 4x17-20% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x140-165%KO Smack Down 4x95-113%KO Rock Blast 4x51-60% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 4x123-145%KO Water Gun 2x17-20% Whirlpool 2x15-18% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 4x58-68% Smack Down 4x64-77% Rock Blast 4x34-40% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 4x39-46% Rock Tomb 4x33-39% Rock Throw 4x26-31% Rollout 4x19-23% | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Barbaracle builds →Dive 2x75-89% Razor Shell 2x72-85% Rock Slide 4x145-170%KO Ancient Power 4x55-66% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x145-170%KO Rock Tomb 4x115-135%KO Smack Down 4x99-116%KO Rock Blast 4x52-62% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Drednaw builds →Dive 2x82-97% Razor Shell 2x77-91% Rock Slide 4x154-182%KO Rock Tomb 4x125-147%KO | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Carkol builds →Rock Slide 4x92-108%KO Ancient Power 4x59-70% Rock Tomb 4x75-89% Smack Down 4x62-74% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 4x39-46% Rock Tomb 4x30-36% Rock Throw 4x27-32% Rollout 4x18-21% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 4x115-136%KO Ancient Power 4x73-86% Rock Tomb 4x94-111%KO Smack Down 4x79-93% | ||
Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Barbaracle builds →Dive 2x77-91% Razor Shell 2x73-86% Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Ancient Power 4x54-64% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Rock Tomb 4x115-136%KO Smack Down 4x97-114%KO Rock Blast 4x51-61% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Drednaw builds →Liquidation 2x88-104%KO Dive 2x83-98% Razor Shell 2x77-91% Rock Slide 4x155-182%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Centiskorch for 64-76%. Slowking's Scald hits Centiskorch for 47-56%. Nihilego's Power Gem also KOs at 132-156%.
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower25-30% Air Slash 2x64-76% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Slowking builds →Scald 2x47-56% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 4x132-156%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 4x173-203%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Centiskorch View Starmie builds →Ice Beam14-17% Thunderbolt29-34% Hydro Pump 2x106-125%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Centiskorch is what Sizzlipede becomes. Breed it for Sizzlipede eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Sizzlipede pushed Centiskorch to 525 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Centiskorch to get Sizzlipede eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Knock Off, Rollout and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Centiskorch Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Coil and Centiskorch can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Whitesmoke supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Centiskorch best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Life
- Power Whip
- Fire Lash
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leech Life
- Fire Lash
- Knock Off
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leech Life
- Flamethrower
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Defense Curl and Knock Off on Centiskorch. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Burn Up and Overheat, they expand what Centiskorch can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Centiskorch in Sword & Shield
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Centiskorch in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Centiskorch in Sword & Shield
The path to Centiskorch starts with Sizzlipede at Lv. 8-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SizzlipedeRoute 3ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route1%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route1%EarlyAll WeatherGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Centiskorch ✓Giant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Sizzlipede (Step 1)
Centiskorch Guide
In Sword & Shield, Centiskorch looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Flash Fire is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Leechlife with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Centiskorch gets Flash Fire, White Smoke, and Flame Body. But Flash Fire is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Centiskorch is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Sword & Shield, Centiskorch has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Available since Sword & Shield, Centiskorch appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves