Blacephalon
Fire/Ghost-type, Generation 7. Ranked #3 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier S).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Incinerate Mind Blown 20.2 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
- 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
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Incinerate Best STAB | Fire | 32 | 22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 8.8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Incinerate | Fire | 20 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Mind Blown | Fire | 90 | 35 | 2.57 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Blacephalon runs Incinerate with Mind Blown — 20.2 DPS and 302 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
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #3 | S | 20.2 | 302 | Incinerate Mind Blown |
| Ghost | #11 | B | 17.4 | 260 | Astonish Shadow Ball |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Blacephalon raid guide
Best counters against Blacephalon
Use Blacephalon against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Blacephalon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max 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 |
Is Blacephalon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Blacephalon is a Tier S Fire-type attacker at rank #3, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (315), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 (fast) with Mind Blown (charged), worth 20.2 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Blacephalon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Blacephalon takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Blacephalon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Blacephalon reaches 3,727 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,297 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Blacephalon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Blacephalon shows 1,884 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,355 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Blacephalon in Pokemon GO?
Blacephalon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Blacephalon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Blacephalon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.