Pignite

Pignite (Pokédex #0499) is a Fire/Fighting-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Fire Pig Pokémon. When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.

As a Fire/Fighting-type POKEMON, Pignite has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.

Pignite's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 418 (solid). Full distribution: HP 90 · ATK 93 · DEF 55 · SP.ATK 70 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 55. Its standout stat is ATK (93), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Blaze, Thick fat, with Thick fat as its hidden ability.

Pignite stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Ground.

Pignite is part of the Tepig → Pignite → Emboar evolution line (3-stage). Pignite is a middle-stage evolution.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Tepig and Emboar. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.