Tepig
Fire-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Pignite for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tepig takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 363
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 618 CP
Tepig moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Tepig is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tepig
How to get Tepig
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tepig arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 936 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 1,013 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 586 | 634 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 729 | 789 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 586 | 634 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 443 | 479 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 586 | 634 |
Is Tepig good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tepig has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 48 |
| Lv 3 | 80 |
| Lv 4 | 113 |
| Lv 5 | 146 |
| Lv 6 | 178 |
| Lv 7 | 211 |
| Lv 8 | 244 |
| Lv 9 | 276 |
| Lv 10 | 309 |
| Lv 11 | 340 |
| Lv 12 | 371 |
| Lv 13 | 402 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 433 |
| Lv 15 | 464 |
| Lv 16 | 495 |
| Lv 17 | 526 |
| Lv 18 | 557 |
| Lv 19 | 588 |
| Lv 20 | 618 |
| Lv 21 | 649 |
| Lv 22 | 680 |
| Lv 23 | 711 |
| Lv 24 | 742 |
| Lv 25 | 773 |
| Lv 26 | 804 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 835 |
| Lv 28 | 866 |
| Lv 29 | 897 |
| Lv 30 | 928 |
| Lv 31 | 944 |
| Lv 32 | 959 |
| Lv 33 | 974 |
| Lv 34 | 990 |
| Lv 35 | 1,005 |
| Lv 36 | 1,021 |
| Lv 37 | 1,036 |
| Lv 38 | 1,052 |
| Lv 39 | 1,067 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,083 |
| Lv 41 | 1,097 |
| Lv 42 | 1,110 |
| Lv 43 | 1,124 |
| Lv 44 | 1,138 |
| Lv 45 | 1,152 |
| Lv 46 | 1,167 |
| Lv 47 | 1,181 |
| Lv 48 | 1,195 |
| Lv 49 | 1,210 |
| Lv 50 | 1,224 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0498
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0498_POKEMON_TEPIG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tepig in Pokemon GO?
Tepig's best moveset is Ember with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Tepig's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tepig takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Tepig's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tepig reaches 1,224 CP at level 50 and 1,083 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Tepig?
A 15/15/15 Tepig shows 618 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 773 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 464 CP.
How do you get Tepig in Pokemon GO?
It is in the current 1 km egg pool.
Can Tepig be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Tepig is in the game — right now from 1 km eggs.