Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#257, Generation 3). With a max CP of 3,219 and base stats of 240/141/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), Blaziken has a total stat product of 571. Blaziken's best moveset is Counter and Aura Sphere, making it a competitive Fighting-type attacker for raids.
Blaziken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type attacks. Blaziken is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Counter
Aura Sphere
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Blaziken's best offensive moveset is Counter combined with Aura Sphere, achieving 16.5 DPS and 330 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker (ranked #21, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Ember generates energy the fastest (10 EPS). Note that Blast Burn, Stone Edge are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Blaziken as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsBlaziken is not currently available as a raid boss. When Blaziken returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Blaziken from raids would have 1627 CP at level 20, or 2034 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Blaziken
Blaziken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Blaziken as Raid Counter
Blaziken is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Blaziken
Blaziken evolves from Combusken using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Blaziken is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Blaziken knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Blaziken as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Blaziken Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Blaziken in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Blaziken from raids or eggs will show 1,627 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 571. With its high Attack stat (240), Blaziken is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves when using Blaziken. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Blaziken's performance.
Blaziken's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Blaziken much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Blaziken?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Blaziken is a solid but not elite Fighting-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#21) in raid performance. With a max CP of 3,219 and base stats of 240/141/190, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Fighting-type counters. The best moveset is Counter paired with Aura Sphere. Consider investing if you need a Fighting-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Blaziken deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.