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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Emboar with Earthquake (129-152%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Emboar for 46-54%. Latios's Psyshock also KOs at 134-158%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x129-152%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt46-54% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Latios builds →Draco Meteor108-127%KO Psyshock 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x75-88% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x88-103%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Covet, Curse and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Sucker Punch
- Superpower
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hammer Arm and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Emboar also picks up coverage across 10 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Emboar in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You're catching Tepig first, not Emboar. Tepig appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Emboar Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Emboar works as a wallbreaker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Flare Blitz 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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