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.
It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.
It has mastered fast and powerful fighting moves. It grows a beard of fire.
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 |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against EmboarView Greninja → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against EmboarView Excadrill → | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Water is super effective against EmboarView Gyarados → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Vanilluxe deals 52-61% with Explosion.
 Abomasnow GrassIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard19-22% Giga Drain13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Tinkaton builds →Knock Off6-7% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Vanilluxe builds →Blizzard29-34% Explosion52-61% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Ariados builds →
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Legends: Z-A Evolution
The three-stage chain from Tepig through Pignite ends here at Emboar. Want more? Breed for Tepig eggs. Plenty of partners 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
Legends: Z-A Emboar Best Moveset
Flare Blitz is the main STAB option after a Bulk Up boost. Emboarite gives Emboar extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max HP and Attack EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Emboar best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Sucker Punch
- Close Combat
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Wild Charge
- Close Combat
Moves
Flamethrower and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Emboar also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Emboar in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Emboar in Legends: Z-A. Bring Tepig over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Emboar in Legends: Z-A
Emboar Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Emboar works as a wallbreaker with 528 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. Flare Blitz with Emboarite 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.
For Legends: Z-A, the core moveset is Flare Blitz, Sucker Punch, Close Combat, and Bulk Up. Flare Blitz leads at 17% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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