#0806 FireGhost

Blacephalon

Fire/Ghost-type, Generation 7. Ranked #3 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier S).

Gen 7 · Alola Boosted in Sunny, Fog
Check IVs
Max CP
3,727
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,297
Attack
315
Defense
148
Stamina
142
Blacephalon Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Incinerate Mind Blown 32.3 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Mind Blown is an Elite TM move. Mind Blown costs 33 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Blacephalon takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 315
Defense 148
Stamina 142
Stat total
605
Buddy distance
20.0 km per candy
Second charged move
100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,884 CP

Blacephalon moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Astonish STAB Ghost 7 13 1.0s 7 13
Incinerate Best STAB Fire 32 22 2.5s 12.8 8.8

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Mystical Fire STAB Fire 60 33 2.0s 30 1.82
Overheat STAB Fire 160 100 4.0s 40 1.60
Shadow Ball STAB Ghost 100 50 3.0s 33.3 2.00
Mind Blown Best STAB Elite Fire 130 33 4.0s 32.5 3.94
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Blacephalon runs Incinerate with Mind Blown — 32.3 DPS and 483 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Ghost slot with Astonish and Shadow Ball.

The highest-damage fast move is Incinerate (12.8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Mind Blown is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Blacephalon places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Fire #3 S 32.3 483 Incinerate Mind Blown
Ghost #7 A 27.7 414 Astonish Shadow Ball

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Blacephalon is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Blacephalon

1
Mega Gengar
Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 44.7DPS 459TDO 2
Primal Groudon
Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 44.5DPS 869TDO 3
Primal Kyogre
Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 43.9DPS 858TDO 4
Shadow Kyogre
Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 40.8DPS 532TDO 5
Shadow Darkrai
Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 40.7DPS 384TDO 6
Shadow Groudon
Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 40.6DPS 529TDO
Counters carrying Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Blacephalon against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Sewaddle
Sewaddle Tier 5 #2rank
Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn Tier 5 #2rank
Chespin
Chespin Tier 5 #2rank
Gourgeist (Average)
Gourgeist (Average) Tier 5 #2rank
Caterpie
Caterpie Tier 5 #2rank
Scizor
Scizor Tier 3 #2rank
Tangela
Tangela Tier 5 #2rank
Tinkaton
Tinkaton Tier 5 #2rank
Abomasnow
Abomasnow Tier 5 #2rank
Treecko
Treecko Tier 5 #2rank

How to get Blacephalon

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 83 2,849
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 83 3,085
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,842 1,931
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,291 2,402
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,842 1,931
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,393 1,460
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,842 1,931

Blacephalon in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Road of Legends 6 Jul 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Blacephalon good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Blacephalon is a Tier S Fire-type raid attacker, ranked #3 at 32.3 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 46
Lv 2 146
Lv 3 245
Lv 4 345
Lv 5 444
Lv 6 544
Lv 7 643
Lv 8 743
Lv 9 842
Lv 10 942
Lv 11 1,036
Lv 12 1,130
Lv 13 1,224
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,319
Lv 15 1,413
Lv 16 1,507
Lv 17 1,601
Lv 18 1,695
Lv 19 1,789
Lv 20 1,884
Lv 21 1,978
Lv 22 2,072
Lv 23 2,166
Lv 24 2,260
Lv 25 2,355
Lv 26 2,449
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,543
Lv 28 2,637
Lv 29 2,732
Lv 30 2,826
Lv 31 2,873
Lv 32 2,920
Lv 33 2,967
Lv 34 3,014
Lv 35 3,061
Lv 36 3,108
Lv 37 3,155
Lv 38 3,203
Lv 39 3,250
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,297
Lv 41 3,339
Lv 42 3,381
Lv 43 3,423
Lv 44 3,466
Lv 45 3,509
Lv 46 3,552
Lv 47 3,595
Lv 48 3,639
Lv 49 3,683
Lv 50 3,727

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0806
Height
1.80 m
Weight
13.00 kg
Buddy size
Big
Game ID
V0806_POKEMON_BLACEPHALON

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Blacephalon in Pokemon GO?

Blacephalon's best moveset is Incinerate with Mind Blown, worth 32.3 DPS as a Fire-type raid attacker. Mind Blown is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Blacephalon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Blacephalon takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel. Bug, Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Blacephalon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Blacephalon reaches 3,727 CP at level 50 and 3,297 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Blacephalon?

A 15/15/15 Blacephalon shows 1,884 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,355 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,413 CP.

How do you get Blacephalon in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Blacephalon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Blacephalon is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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