Blacephalon is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Alola region (#806, Generation 7). With a max CP of 3,727 and base stats of 315/148/142 (Atk/Def/Sta), Blacephalon has a total stat product of 605. Blacephalon's best moveset is Incinerate and 491, making it a competitive Fire-type attacker for raids.
Blacephalon is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel-type attacks. Blacephalon is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Incinerate
491
Astonish
Shadow Ball
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Blacephalon's best offensive moveset is Incinerate combined with 491, achieving 20.2 DPS and 302 TDO as a Fire-type attacker (ranked #2, Tier S). Alternatively, Blacephalon can serve as a Ghost-type attacker with Astonish and Shadow Ball (#9, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Incinerate (12.8 DPS), while Astonish generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that 491 is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Blacephalon as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsBlacephalon is not currently available as a raid boss. When Blacephalon returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Blacephalon from raids would have 1884 CP at level 20, or 2355 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Blacephalon
Blacephalon is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Blacephalon as Raid Counter
Blacephalon is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Blacephalon
Blacephalon can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Blacephalon as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Blacephalon Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Blacephalon in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Blacephalon from raids or eggs will show 1,884 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Blacephalon is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon with a stat total of 605. With its high Attack stat (315), Blacephalon is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves when using Blacephalon. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Blacephalon's performance.
Blacephalon's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Blacephalon much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Blacephalon?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Blacephalon is a top-tier Fire-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #2 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 3,727 at level 50 and base stats of 315/148/142 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Incinerate and 491 for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Fire-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.