Emboar
Fire/Fighting-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 604.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Focus Blast
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Emboar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 604
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,704 CP
Emboar moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Focus Blast Best STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Heat Wave STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Blast Burn STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Emboar is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Emboar
Use Emboar against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Emboar
- Evolve from
- Pignite · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Emboar knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 75 | 2,578 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 75 | 2,791 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,665 | 1,747 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,071 | 2,173 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,665 | 1,747 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,259 | 1,321 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,665 | 1,747 |
Is Emboar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Emboar has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (127 Defense / 242 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Emboar deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 132 |
| Lv 3 | 222 |
| Lv 4 | 312 |
| Lv 5 | 402 |
| Lv 6 | 492 |
| Lv 7 | 582 |
| Lv 8 | 672 |
| Lv 9 | 762 |
| Lv 10 | 852 |
| Lv 11 | 937 |
| Lv 12 | 1,022 |
| Lv 13 | 1,108 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,193 |
| Lv 15 | 1,278 |
| Lv 16 | 1,363 |
| Lv 17 | 1,448 |
| Lv 18 | 1,534 |
| Lv 19 | 1,619 |
| Lv 20 | 1,704 |
| Lv 21 | 1,789 |
| Lv 22 | 1,874 |
| Lv 23 | 1,960 |
| Lv 24 | 2,045 |
| Lv 25 | 2,130 |
| Lv 26 | 2,215 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,301 |
| Lv 28 | 2,386 |
| Lv 29 | 2,471 |
| Lv 30 | 2,556 |
| Lv 31 | 2,599 |
| Lv 32 | 2,642 |
| Lv 33 | 2,684 |
| Lv 34 | 2,727 |
| Lv 35 | 2,769 |
| Lv 36 | 2,812 |
| Lv 37 | 2,855 |
| Lv 38 | 2,897 |
| Lv 39 | 2,940 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,982 |
| Lv 41 | 3,020 |
| Lv 42 | 3,058 |
| Lv 43 | 3,097 |
| Lv 44 | 3,135 |
| Lv 45 | 3,174 |
| Lv 46 | 3,213 |
| Lv 47 | 3,252 |
| Lv 48 | 3,292 |
| Lv 49 | 3,332 |
| Lv 50 | 3,372 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0500
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 150.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0500_POKEMON_EMBOAR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Emboar in Pokemon GO?
Emboar's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Focus Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Emboar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Emboar takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Emboar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Emboar reaches 3,372 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,982 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 Emboar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Emboar shows 1,704 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,130 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.
Is Shadow Emboar better than regular Emboar?
Shadow Emboar deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Emboar in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pignite (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Emboar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Emboar 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.