Stats & Training
Chandelure's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Attack. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The spirits burned up in its ominous flame lose their way and wander this world forever.
The spirits burned up in its ominous flame lose their way and wander this world forever.
Chandelure Weakness
Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Chandelure for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Xatu builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Celebi builds →Psychic41-48% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast28-32% Flamethrower22-26% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Chandelure doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Litwick's line. Breed this form to get Litwick eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Litwick gave Chandelure the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 520 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Chandelure to get Litwick eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid, Acid Armor, Captivate and 4 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Chandelure Best Moveset
utility options gives Chandelure answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Flashfire mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Chandelure best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Chandelure picks up Acid and Acid Armor only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Overheat and Fire Blast while Poison and Psychic coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Chandelure in Black 2 & White 2
Can't catch Chandelure directly. Start with Litwick at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Litwick to Chandelure is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Chandelure in Black 2 & White 2
To get Chandelure, start by catching Litwick through walking encounters at Lv. 27-33. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch LitwickCelestial Tower - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-30 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-30 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.28-31 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.28-31 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 4FWhite 2Grass Lv.29-32 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 4FBlack 2Grass Lv.29-32 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 5FWhite 2Grass Lv.30-33 Building100%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 5FBlack 2Grass Lv.30-33 Building100%MidAnyStrange HouseWhite 2Grass Lv.31-33 BuildingCommonLateAnyStrange HouseBlack 2Grass Lv.31-33 BuildingCommonLateAny
Step 2Evolve into Lampent
Step 3Chandelure ✓
Chandelure Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Chandelure's 520 base stat total fool you. Flash Fire is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a cannon. Shadow Ball with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Starmie (Water), Excadrill (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Chandelure. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Flash Fire on Chandelure. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Chandelure also gets Flame Body and Infiltrator, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Chandelure fills the cannon role. It's a special attacker with base 145 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, Chandelure has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Ground, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Chandelure has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 5BWDebut
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 8SwSh
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