What Blacephalon's stats tell us
With base stats of 315 Attack, 148 Defense and 142 Stamina (a total of 605), Blacephalon has an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 3,727 at level 50.
It's a top-2 Fire-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.
Stats
Rankings
Incinerate
Mind Blown
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 Mind Blown, 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 Mind Blown is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Blacephalon as Raid Boss
5-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableBlacephalon is currently available as a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Blacephalon from raids will have 1884 CP at level 20, or 2355 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
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.
Blacephalon is currently available as a 5-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (1884 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (2355 CP).
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 Mind Blown for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Fire-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.