Fire

Best Fire attackers

Every Fire-type raid attacker ranked by DPS and total damage output, with the moveset that gets there.

Super effective vs BugGrassIceSteel
Top DPS
20.9
Shadow Reshiram
Top TDO
452
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
Ranked
30
Updated

Editor's notes

Fire offense, where it matters and what to build.

Fire type in Pokemon GO

Fire-type Pokemon GO offers some of the most explosive raid DPS in the game, with multiple legendaries and Mega Evolutions sitting at the top of the rankings. Fire moves deal super-effective damage to Grass, Bug, Steel, and Ice — covering four of the most common defensive typings in raids — making Fire a must-have type for any serious raid roster. Signature moves include Fire Blast, Overheat, Sacred Fire, V-create, and Blast Burn (the Community Day exclusive that makes Charizard, Typhlosion, Blaziken, Infernape, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace tier-relevant). Fire types are weak to Water, Rock, and Ground, so glass-cannon Fire attackers melt fast against the wrong matchup.

Top Fire attackers explained

The current top Fire attackers are Mega Charizard Y, Shadow Moltres, Reshiram, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Houndoom, with Shadow Entei and Shadow Charizard close behind. Mega Charizard Y’s Fire Spin and Blast Burn combo gives it the highest Fire DPS in the game outside of Shadow legendaries. Chandelure is the best non-Shadow, non-Mega Fire attacker thanks to Fire Spin and Overheat. Heatran sits in a unique tier as a Fire/Steel dual attacker that doubles as a Steel raid counter. Darmanitan, Volcarona, and Pyroar see fringe usage. For budget builds, Cinderace and Blaziken remain solid Community-Day-tuned picks.

Fire in GO Battle League

Fire types in PvP have to balance offensive pressure against their punishing Water/Rock/Ground weaknesses. Talonflame (Fire/Flying) is the standout Great League pick with Incinerate spam and Brave Bird closing power. Charizard sees Ultra League play with Dragon Breath and Blast Burn. Skeledirge (Fire/Ghost from Paldea) and Typhlosion-Hisui (Fire/Ghost) bring unique typing combos that flip the standard Fire matchup chart. In Master League, Reshiram, Ho-Oh, and Mega Charizard Y serve as flex picks. Magcargo (Fire/Rock) and Pyroar shine in limited cups. Carbink-counter pickers also reach for Fire types when Steel/Ice are projected.

When to field Fire attackers

Fire’s offensive coverage hits Grass (Tangrowth, Venusaur), Bug (Genesect, Volcarona), Steel (Metagross, Bastiodon, Excadrill), and Ice (Galarian Darmanitan, Glaceon, Mamoswine). However, every Fire attacker is 1.6× weak to Water, Rock, and Ground — and 2.56× when those moves are weather-boosted by Rain, Partly Cloudy (rocks), or Sunny (ironically buffs Fire too). Sunny weather gives Fire moves a 1.2× boost, making it the optimal weather for Fire raids. Avoid Fire attackers against Salamence, Tyranitar, Swampert, Garchomp, and Rhyperior, since they punish hard. Use Fire types as pure DPS attackers — they don’t survive long enough to act as bulky pivots in raids.

Community Day picks & notable investments

Fire is one of the most Community-Day-loaded types in the game. Charmander, Cyndaquil, Torchic, Chimchar, Tepig, Fennekin, Litten, and Scorbunny have all received CD slots, each unlocking the iconic Blast Burn charged move on their final-stage starter. Litwick → Chandelure earned a CD weekend in 2024 along with Poltergeist. Moltres has had multiple Raid Days, the most recent unlocking Sky Attack and Burn Up as legacy moves. Reshiram’s Raid Day in 2025 unlocked Fusion Flare. Mega Houndoom and Mega Charizard X/Y are core Mega rotation picks for trainers grinding raid passes. Shadow Moltres and Shadow Entei sit at the top of the Shadow Fire tier list.

FAQ

What is the #1 ranked Fire-type attacker right now?
Based on our DPS simulations, Shadow Reshiram currently ranks first among Fire-type attackers in Pokemon GO, followed by Shadow Reshiram, Mega Blaziken, Blacephalon. The full tier list above shows every viable Fire attacker with its optimal moveset, DPS, TDO, and eDPS values.
Which raid bosses should I use Fire attackers against?
Fire-type attacks deal super-effective damage to Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel-type Pokemon, so use Fire attackers when those types appear in 5-Star, Mega, Elite, or Primal raids. Always weather-check the boss before launching the raid to maximize damage with the appropriate weather boost.
What is the best Fire-type attacker in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y is the top Fire attacker thanks to Fire Spin, Blast Burn, and the Mega Attack multiplier. Shadow Moltres, Reshiram, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Houndoom are close behind. For non-Mega/non-Shadow rosters, Chandelure with Fire Spin and Overheat is the best pure Fire DPS available.
What is Fire weak against in Pokemon GO?
Fire types take 1.6× damage from Water, Rock, and Ground moves. Rock is especially punishing because most top Rock attackers (Rhyperior, Tyranitar, Rampardos) hit Fire/Flying duals like Charizard and Moltres for 2.56× damage. Use Fire types in Sunny weather to maximize their offensive output before they get knocked out.
Which Fire types learn Blast Burn?
Blast Burn is the Community Day exclusive charged move available on the final evolution of every Fire starter: Charizard, Typhlosion, Blaziken, Infernape, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace. It can also be unlocked outside Community Day with an Elite Charged TM. Blast Burn is what makes these starters viable raid attackers.
Is Reshiram good for raids?
Yes. Reshiram is the strongest non-Mega, non-Shadow Fire attacker in the game thanks to Fire Fang and Fusion Flare (or legacy Overheat). It is also a top Dragon attacker, doubling as a flex pick against both Fire-weak and Dragon-weak raid bosses, which makes it one of the best legendary investments for new trainers.

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