Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Pignite's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Pignite Weakness
Pignite's Fire/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x145-171%KO Fly 2x74-87% Psychic 2x130-153%KO Psyshock 2x116-136%KO | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x117-138%KO Muddy Water 2x96-113%KO Surf 2x96-113%KO Scald 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Moltres builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Air Slash 2x100-118%KO Wing Attack 2x68-80% Sky Drop 2x68-80% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x145-171%KO Hydro Pump 2x106-125%KO Dream Eater 2x65-76% Surf 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x119-140%KO Dream Eater 2x72-85% Fly 2x75-89% Psychic 2x65-76% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Excadrill can KO Pignite with Earthquake (170-200%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Pignite for 66-78%. Tentacruel deals 73-86% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x170-200%KO Rapid Spin28-34% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave23-27% Thunderbolt66-78% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x73-86% Rapid Spin12-15% Sludge Bomb41-48% | ||
 Celebi PsychicGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemPsychiumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pignite View Celebi builds →Psychic 2x124-146%KO Giga Drain26-31% Dazzling Gleam37-43% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Partway through Tepig's chain. Pignite still has another evolution ahead before reaching Emboar. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Tepig). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pignite to get Tepig eggs using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Burn Up, Covet and 9 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pignite Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Burn Up on Pignite. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and Overheat, they expand what Pignite can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pignite in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Pignite can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tepig from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Pignite in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain TepigAlso found in:
Step 2Pignite ✓
Pignite Guide
Pignite is meant to evolve into Emboar. At 418 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Milotic (Water), Swampert (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Pignite. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Thick Fat is what you want on Pignite. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Thick Fat is what makes Pignite worth using.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pignite's hidden ability is Thick Fat. Halves damage from fire and ice moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Pignite joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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