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.
It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flareon Weakness
Flareon is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 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 type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Flygon can KO Flareon with Earthquake (124-146%). Starmie's Surf hits Flareon for 69-81%. Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 106-125%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Outrage74-87% U Turn14-17% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Surf 2x69-81% Thunderbolt23-27% Ice Beam11-13% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Ice Beam8-9% Waterfall 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flareon View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x85-101%KO Stone Edge 2x128-151%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Flareon Best Moveset
Flareon runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Lum Berry brings one-time status cleanse. Flashfire supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Flareon best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Detect
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Flareon. Charm and Covet come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Overheat and Fire Blast and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Flareon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Can't catch Flareon directly. Start with Eevee but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Flareon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Flareon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Flareon, start by catching Eevee through gift encounters at Lv. 5-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveeGoldenrod CityHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyGift from BillGoldenrod CitySoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyGift from BillCeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 6,666 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 6,666 coins
Step 2Flareon ✓
Flareon Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Flareon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Fire Blast with Lum Berry 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 mixed attacker with base 130 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, the core moveset is Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Detect, and Hiddenpowerground. Fire Blast leads at 19% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
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