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.
This Pokémon haunts dilapidated mansions. It sways its arms to hypnotize opponents with the ominous dancing of its flames.
In homes illuminated by Chandelure instead of lights, funerals were a constant occurrence— or so it’s said.
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. 7 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, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x98-116%KO Muddy Water 2x81-96% Surf 2x81-96% Shadow Ball 2x47-56% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x94-111%KO Stone Edge 2x63-74% Land's Wrath 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x76-89% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Guzzlord builds →Stone Edge 2x63-74% Earthquake 2x63-74% Crunch 2x76-89% Dark Pulse 2x73-87% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x124-147%KO Earthquake 2x83-98% Crunch 2x67-79% Rock Slide 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Zweilous DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Zweilous builds →Crunch 2x66-78% Dark Pulse 2x54-64% Bite 2x50-60% Thief 2x50-60% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Magearna builds →Volt Switch26-31% Ice Beam17-20% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Torkoal builds →Eruption42-50% Heat Wave27-31% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Tapu Bulu builds →Wood Hammer45-53% Horn Leech28-33% Rock Slide 2x75-89% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid, Acid Armor, Captivate and 5 more.
Sun & Moon Chandelure Best Moveset
Chandelure runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Flame Body and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus utility options to back it up.
Best Build
Chandelure best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Flamethrower
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Heat Wave
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
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 Dark coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Chandelure in Sun & Moon
Chandelure doesn't appear wild. Catch Litwick instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Chandelure. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Chandelure Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 A-Tier as a cannon. Shadow Ball with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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