Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Def carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Flame Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
When it catches prey or finds berries, it breathes fire on them until they’re well done, and then it gobbles them up.
Its average body temperature is between 1,300 and 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. In its internal flame sac, temperatures reach 3,000 degrees.
Flareon Weakness
Flareon is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Flareon's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x80-94% Muddy Water 2x67-79% Surf 2x67-79% Waterfall 2x78-92% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x101-120%KO Sparkling Aria 2x84-99% Surf 2x84-99% Scald 2x74-88% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Stone Edge 2x82-97% Land's Wrath 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x113-133%KO Power Gem 2x74-88% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Golisopod builds →Surf 2x47-56% Liquidation 2x125-148%KO Scald 2x41-49% Waterfall 2x118-139%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion's Sludge Bomb hits Flareon for 50-59%. Mamoswine threatens a KO with Earthquake (259-305%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 187-220%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb50-59% Fire Blast46-54% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x259-305%KO Ice Shard26-31% Knock Off56-66% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x187-220%KO Rapid Spin31-37% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Terrakion builds →Close Combat162-191%KO Stone Edge 2x271-319%KO Earthquake 2x180-213%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin18-22% Ice Beam18-21% Thunderbolt37-43% Hydro Pump 2x133-157%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Eevee's line splits into 8 evolutions, and Flareon is the item path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Flareon and Vaporeon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Flareon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Flareon Best Moveset
The moveset leans on Fighting and Normal coverage to catch would-be counters. Toxic Orb means self-poison for Guts or Poison Heal activation for Flareon, and max Attack and Speed EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Guts fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Flareon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Facade
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Flame Charge
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Flareon. Captivate and Charm come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Overheat and Flare Blitz and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Flareon in Sun & Moon
You're catching Eevee first, not Flareon. Eevee appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Flareon in Sun & Moon
To get Flareon, start by catching Eevee through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 1-17. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchMoonGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchSunGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%Early
Step 2Flareon ✓
Flareon Guide
In Sun & Moon, Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Flareon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Flare Blitz with Toxic Orb is the standard set.
Flash Fire is what you want on Flareon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Guts) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Flareon worth using. Flash Fire synergizes with Flareon's base 110 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Flareon is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Flare Blitz, Superpower, Facade, and Quickattack. Flare Blitz leads at 21% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Flareon has appeared in 22 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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