Is Ceruledge Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?
Fire/Ghost Ceruledge is Violet's version. High Attack with Weak Armor boosting Speed when hit physically. Ghost immunity to Normal and Fighting adds defensive value. Bitter Blade heals half the damage dealt, which keeps Ceruledge healthy across fights. One of the best physical attackers in the base game.
Armarouge resists most of Katy's coverage and hits back hard.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Katy's team.
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Armarouge has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.
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Armarouge has the type edge here and should clean up Iono's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Iono's team.
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Armarouge trades roughly evenly with Kofu's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Kofu's team.
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Armarouge trades roughly evenly with Larry's team.
Larry's team hits Ceruledge's weaknesses hard.
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Armarouge trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Ryme's team.
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Armarouge trades roughly evenly with Tulip's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Tulip's team.
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Armarouge has the type edge here and should clean up Grusha's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Grusha's team.
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Armarouge trades roughly evenly with Rika's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Rika's team.
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Armarouge has the type edge here and should clean up Poppy's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Poppy's team.
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Armarouge has the type edge here and should clean up Larry's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Larry's team.
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Armarouge trades roughly evenly with Hassel's team.
Ceruledge trades roughly evenly with Hassel's team.
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Armarouge has the type edge here and should clean up Geeta's team.
Ceruledge has the type edge here and should clean up Geeta's team.
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Catch Charcadet on South Province (Area One) (overworld, Lv 13-32).
Armarouge can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Ceruledge can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
How to Get Ceruledge in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Ceruledge. The 2-stage line runs through Charcadet, which you can catch but it's a rare spawn from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Ceruledge in SV
To get Ceruledge, start by catching Charcadet through walking encounters at Lv. 13-32. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CharcadetAsado Desert - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.13-32OverworldRate 1%- Step 2Ceruledge ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ceruledge egg.
Ceruledge Weakness
Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Ceruledge for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Ceruledge Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Ceruledge
 Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Vaporeon builds →Water Gun 2x38-46% Bite 2x33-38% | ||
 Maschiff Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Maschiff builds →Bite 2x54-63% Lick 2x19-23% | ||
 Basculin Water | C | |
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x75-89% Bite 2x30-35% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Quaxwell Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) | ||
Basculin Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Basculin builds →Surf 2x61-74% Bite 2x35-42% | ||
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x88-105%KO Crunch 2x58-70% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x75-90% Bite 2x29-34% | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x79-94% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Crunch 2x55-65% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Honchkrow builds →Night Slash 2x79-94% Astonish 2x23-29% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x109-128%KO | ||
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Donphan builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x84-99% Knock Off 2x48-57% Rollout 2x23-28% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x91-109%KO Crunch 2x61-72% | ||
 Mabosstiff Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Mabosstiff builds →Bite 2x67-80% Lick 2x23-28% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x98-116%KO Crunch 2x59-70% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) | ||
Mabosstiff Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Mabosstiff builds →Crunch 2x85-100%KO Lick 2x23-27% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x80-95% Crunch 2x53-63% | ||
Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x81-96% | ||
Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x95-113%KO Crunch 2x57-67% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Mabosstiff Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Mabosstiff builds →Crunch 2x81-96% Lick 2x21-25% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x107-126%KO Astonish 2x24-28% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x101-119%KO Crunch 2x60-71% | ||
Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Knock Off 2x47-56% Rollout 2x22-26% | ||
Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Foul Play 2x99-117%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x104-123%KO Hex 2x35-42% | ||
 Bruxish WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Bruxish builds →Wave Crash 2x115-135%KO Crunch 2x51-61% Astonish 2x19-24% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Crunch 2x54-64% | ||
Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) | ||
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Chi-Yu builds →Dark Pulse 2x79-93% Hex 2x43-51% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Foul Play 2x100-118%KO | ||
Bruxish WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Bruxish builds →Wave Crash 2x115-135%KO Crunch 2x51-61% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x92-108%KO Liquidation 2x65-76% Crunch 2x61-72% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x104-123%KO Hex 2x35-42% | ||
Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Quaquaval builds →Wave Crash 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x40-48% Lick 2x20-24% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Stone Edge 2x110-130%KO Crunch 2x59-70% Surf 2x24-28% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x149-175%KO Liquidation 2x85-100%KO Crunch 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-48% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Floatzel builds →Wave Crash 2x110-130%KO Crunch 2x50-58% | ||
Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Quaquaval builds →Wave Crash 2x125-147%KO | ||
Incineroar FireDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x41-48% Lick 2x21-25% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Stone Edge 2x112-132%KO Crunch 2x60-71% Surf 2x24-29% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x152-178%KO Liquidation 2x86-101%KO Crunch 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x41-48% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Floatzel builds →Wave Crash 2x112-132%KO Crunch 2x50-59% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Cryogonal builds →Flash Cannon12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Regice builds →Blizzard17-20% Ice Beam14-16% Thunderbolt28-33% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Ceruledge View Forretress builds →Volt Switch12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Ceruledge Evolutions
You get Ceruledge from Charcadet using a Malicious Armor. It's one of 2 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Charcadet to get eggs. Both Ceruledge and Armarouge hit 525 total stats from Charcadet. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ceruledge to get Charcadet eggs using 50 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Destiny Bond, Disable, Spite.
SV Ceruledge Best Moveset
125 Attack on Fire/Ghost with AbilityWeak Armor boosting Speed when hit physically. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureJolly guarantees surviving one hit to activate Weak Armor. MoveBitter Blade is a physical Fire TermStab that heals 50% of damage dealt. The moveset fires healing physical Fire and Ghost TermStab at boosted Speed. Bitter Blade sustain keeps it alive through multiple exchanges. S-Tier.
Best Build
Ceruledge best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bitter Blade
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Ceruledge picks up Destiny Bond and Disable only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz while coverage across 9 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The fiery blades on its arms burn fiercely with the lingering resentment of a sword wielder who fell before accomplishing their goal.
An old set of armor steeped in grudges caused this Pokémon’s evolution. Ceruledge cuts its enemies to pieces without mercy.
Ceruledge Scarlet & Violet Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Ceruledge. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker. Bitterblade with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Flash Fire is what you want on Ceruledge. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Weak Armor) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Ceruledge worth using. Flash Fire synergizes with Ceruledge's base 100 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Ceruledge is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Scarlet & Violet, Ceruledge has answers, but so do you. 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
Ceruledge joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves