Is Incineroar Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Incineroar imported with AbilityBlaze (standard) or AbilityIntimidate (hidden) is strong in Galar. Fire/Dark handles Allister (Shield), Piers, Opal, and Milo. Intimidate on switch-in provides team support. Transfer-only but one of the better imports for a Galar replay.
Litten has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Nessa's team hits Litten's weaknesses hard.
Kabu's typing presses Litten's defenses.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Incineroar has the type edge here and should clean up Bede's team.
Incineroar trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Incineroar cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 34.
How to Get Incineroar in Sword & Shield
Incineroar isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Litten from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Litten to Incineroar is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Incineroar in SwSh
Step 1Obtain LittenBREEDINGAvailableLeave Torracat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Litten egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Torracat
Step 3Incineroar ✓
Incineroar Weakness
Incineroar's Fire/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Incineroar Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Incineroar
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x30-36% Double Kick 2x14-16% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x38-45% Revenge 2x23-28% Water Gun 2x20-23% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Drednaw builds →Razor Shell 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x74-88% Hammer Arm 2x49-58% Sand Tomb 2x19-23% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x77-91% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x65-77% Revenge 2x34-40% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x67-79% Dig 2x47-56% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x102-120%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x78-92% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x66-78% Revenge 2x34-40% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x68-80% Dig 2x47-56% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x103-121%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x78-92% Bulldoze 2x35-42% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x63-75% Bulldoze 2x34-40% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x43-51% Mud Shot 2x19-22% | ||
 Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Crawdaunt builds →Razor Shell 2x63-75% Dig 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x42-50% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 2x74-87% Brick Break 2x44-52% Rock Slide 2x44-52% Mud Shot 2x19-23% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x36-42% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Rock Slide 2x40-48% Revenge 2x32-38% | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x31-37% | ||
Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Crawdaunt builds →Dive 2x68-79% Dig 2x45-53% Brick Break 2x42-50% Rock Slide 2x42-50% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x45-52% Rock Slide 2x45-52% Mud Shot 2x18-22% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x36-43% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x37-44% Rock Slide 2x35-41% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Rock Slide 2x40-48% Revenge 2x33-39% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% Hammer Arm 2x61-72% Whirlpool 2x10-12% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat 2x94-112%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x40-47% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x101-119%KO Rock Slide 2x43-50% Bulldoze 2x34-40% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Stone Edge 2x51-60% Dig 2x41-48% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x106-124%KO Rock Slide 2x44-52% Bulldoze 2x35-42% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x106-124%KO Dig 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x44-52% | ||
Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat 2x94-112%KO Earthquake 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x40-47% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x84-99% Dive 2x56-67% Earthquake 2x46-55% Rock Slide 2x35-42% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x101-119%KO Earthquake 2x56-67% Rock Slide 2x43-50% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Stone Edge 2x51-60% Dig 2x41-48% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x106-124%KO Earthquake 2x59-69% Rock Slide 2x44-52% | ||
Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat 2x94-112%KO Earthquake 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x40-47% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x84-99% Dive 2x56-67% Earthquake 2x46-55% Rock Slide 2x35-42% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x101-119%KO Earthquake 2x56-67% Rock Slide 2x43-50% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Stone Edge 2x51-60% Dig 2x41-48% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x106-124%KO Earthquake 2x59-69% Rock Slide 2x44-52% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 89-105%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off6-7% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Toxapex builds →Scald 2x14-17% Knock Off4-5% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Flip Turn 2x54-63% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Incineroar View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Sucker Punch24-28% U Turn32-38% | ||
Incineroar Evolutions
End of the line. Incineroar caps a three-stage chain that started at Litten. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Litten), and Incineroar peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SwSh Incineroar Best Moveset
AbilityIntimidate dropping Attack on entry makes this the premier physical defensive pivot in the format. 115 Attack behind Fire/Dark TermStab provides real offensive punch when it stays in and attacks. The moveset cycles between Intimidate support and pressure. B-tier because the utility outweighs the 60 Speed.
Best Build
Incineroar best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Pivot Moveset
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Fake Out and Parting Shot from the egg pool give Incineroar something extra. Pair those with Overheat and Flare Blitz for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
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
It excels at violent, no-holds-barred battles. The temperature of the flames that issue from its navel exceeds 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Incineroar’s rough and aggressive behavior is its most notable trait, but the way it helps out small Pokémon shows that it has a kind side as well.
Incineroar Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Incineroar. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Knock Off with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Intimidate is what you want on Incineroar. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Incineroar worth using.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Incineroar is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Sword & Shield, run Knock Off, Parting Shot, Flare Blitz, and Fakeout on Incineroar. Knock Off is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Incineroar joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 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 7SMDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves