Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 Attack EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max out.
A flaring beard of fire is proof that it is fired up. It is adept at using many different moves.
A flaring beard of fire is proof that it is fired up. It is adept at using many different moves.
Emboar Weakness
Emboar is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite's Outrage hits Emboar for 71-84%. Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (108-128%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed31-37% Outrage71-84% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Rapid Spin18-22% Rock Slide27-32% | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Jirachi builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Politoed builds →Scald 2x55-65% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x90-106%KO Earthquake 2x75-88% Ice Fang12-14% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
The three-stage chain from Tepig through Pignite ends here at Emboar. Want more? Breed for Tepig eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Tepig pushed Emboar to 528 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Emboar to get Tepig eggs using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Covet, Curse and 7 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Emboar Best Moveset
Emboar's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Superpower is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Emboar best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Superpower
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Emboar gets Body Slam and Covet exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Blast Burn and Overheat.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Emboar in Black 2 & White 2
Emboar doesn't appear wild. Catch Tepig instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 36 to get Emboar. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Emboar Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Emboar works as a wallbreaker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Wild Charge with Choice Band is the standard set.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Emboar. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Reckless can work in specific setups.
Emboar is a physical attacker with base 123 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Emboar: 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
Since Black & White, Emboar has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Emboar has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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