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 |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x117-138%KO Sparkling Aria 2x96-114%KO Psychic 2x64-76% Surf 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Salamence builds →Fly 2x102-120%KO Zen Headbutt 2x61-71% Bulldoze 2x46-54% Aerial Ace 2x69-81% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Golisopod builds →Surf 2x54-63% Liquidation 2x89-105%KO Scald 2x48-57% Waterfall 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Starmie builds →Hydro Pump 2x96-114%KO Surf 2x78-92% Psychic 2x78-92% Waterfall 2x56-66% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Archeops builds →Fly 2x104-123%KO Wing Attack 2x70-83% Pluck 2x70-83% Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion deals 58-68% with Sludge Bomb.
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb58-68% Fire Blast53-62% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Emboar View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast91-107%KO Psyshock 2x154-181%KO Psychic 2x173-204%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Covet, Curse and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Emboar Best Moveset
Emboar's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. 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 Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Superpower
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Emboar in Sun & Moon
2 encounter spots for Emboar at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Emboar Guide
In Sun & Moon, Emboar works as a wallbreaker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Flare Blitz with Choice Scarf 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 Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Flare Blitz, Wild Charge, Superpower, and Head Smash. Flare Blitz leads at 24% usage. Superpower provides reliable STAB damage.
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