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 |
 Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Giratina builds →Shadow Force 2x111-131%KO Earthquake 2x63-74% Stone Edge 2x63-74% Earth Power 2x56-67% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Greninja builds →Surf 2x87-102%KO Dark Pulse 2x77-91% Scald 2x77-91% Waterfall 2x71-84% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Tyranitar builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Stone Edge 2x119-140%KO Surf 2x54-64% Dark Pulse 2x71-84% | ||
 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% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chandelure View Houndoom builds →Foul Play 2x81-96% Crunch 2x70-82% Shadow Ball 2x54-64% Dark Pulse 2x81-96% | ||
 | 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You're catching Litwick first, not Chandelure. Litwick appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Chandelure Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
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 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