Summary
Fire-typePokemonstand as some of the most popular in the entire franchise, with tons of representation and a reputation for being among the strongest in the games. Ever since the days of Charmander, the Fire-type starter has been a popular choice with budding young trainers eager to start theirPokemonjourney. Plenty of powerful non-starters have helped shape the way fans feel about these red-hot Pokemon.
Be it starters, legendaries, or anything in between, Fire types are well-represented in thePokemonuniverse. A good Water type can neutralize even the strongest of the bunch, so trainers have toget creative when considering certain match-ups. Thebest Fire-type Pokemoncan circumvent these weaknesses in some way or another, which is why they’re so popular with fans. There might be many options out there for trainers to explore, but these will always be thebest Fire Pokemon.
Updated on August 07, 2025, by Ben Painter:Fire-type Pokemon are always sought after in a Pokemon game due to their advantages against Bug, Grass, Steel, and Ice types. One of the three First Partner Pokemon blazes the eternal flame of the Fire types, but usually, they are quite rare to find throughout a trainer’s journey. Some can be much more useful than others. This update completes the list ofthe fully-evolved Fire-type Pokemon, taking the grand total to 53 and ranking them based on how they perform in-game.
53Castform (Sunny Mode)
Fire Type
Castform is an interesting Pokemon. It changes its typedepending on which formof weather is out on the field. When there is sun, it becomes a Fire-type. If gamers are trying to complete a Fire-type-only playthrough of a game, the Weather Pokemon may be tricky to work out as it will need Sunny Day in its moveset.
Stats-wise, it is even across the board, with 70 in each category. It is versatile, but to its dismay, it has no real strength in any area. Given the base form of this Pokemon is not a Fire-type and its lackluster stats, it is safe to say this Pokemon is bottom of the pile when it comes to its fiery colleagues.
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52Simisear
Gamers first encounter Simisear when they evolve Pansear inPokemon BlackorWhite. It is given to players who choose Oshawott as their first partner Pokemon to help counter Grass-type Pokemon, offering an easy advantage in the early game. Players can evolve Pansear into Simisear using a Fire Stone.
However, similar to its counterparts, Simipour and Simisage, Simisear becomes less useful as the game progresses due to its mediocre stats. While it can be effective during the early to mid-game, the real drawback is that Simisear does not learn any moves through leveling up. Players must wait until level 43 to use the Fire Stone, at which point they can unlock all of its moves.
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51Heatmor
In a notable shift for the Pokemon franchise, the original Pokedex inBlack&Whitefeatured only Generation 5 Pokemon, totaling 156 species. This decision meant that many Pokémon, including Heatmor,were a bit underwhelming. Heatmor, which has no evolutions, can only be found in Victory Road in its original game.
While Heatmor boasts an impressive Special Attack, it suffers from poor Speed and Defense stats, making it unlikely to launch an attack in battle. One interesting aspect of Heatmor is its rivalry with Durant, a Pokemon that is four times weak to Fire-type moves, which means Durant doesn’t stand a chance against it.
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50Oricorio (Baile Style)
Fire/Flying Type
Oricorio is a Pokemon that has different forms, not just in battle. There are four different versions of the Dancing Pokemon, each based on a unique dance style, and each possesses a different type.
In this case, the Baile Style is a Fire/Flying type, which is a handy type to have in the locker. However, there are a few different options when it comes to this type of combination. Its stats are okay, fairly average across the board, but with an emphasis on Special Attack and Speed. Its signature move, Revelation Dance, works well with this Pokemon as it changes type depending on its form, increasing its STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) potential.
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49Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)
Ice/Fire Type
There are a lot of Fire-type Pokemon that depend on form, and this one is a Galarian variation of the Generation 5 Pokemon Darmanitan, specifically its Zen Mode. Galarian Darmanitan is at base forma pure Ice-type, but if it has the Zen Mode ability, it can become the only Ice/Fire-type Pokemon in the game when its HP is below 50%.
This is just a gimmick as it now gains a 4x weakness to Rock, whereas before, it was just a 2x weakness. It doesn’t learn any Fire moves naturally but can learn Fire Punch, Flare Blitz and Fire Fang to make use of its high attack stat by TM or TR. Considering how hard this Pokemon is to become a Fire-type, it can’t be given a high ranking.
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48Centiskorch
Fire/Bug Type
Introduced inPokemon Sword & Shieldas just the second Fire/Bug evolutionary line. The Radiator Pokemon evolves from Sizzlipede at level 28 and is best known as the signature Pokemon of the Fire-type Gym Leader Kabu. With fantastic stats, especially in HP and Attack, it is a very solid Fire option on the Nintendo Switch.
This Pokemon also has the benefit of having a Gigantamax form, which boosts its Max moves when Dynamax, giving it an extra edge and a very cool look in battle.
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47Coalossal
Rock/Fire Type
Despite having two 4x weaknesses to Ground and Water, the Generation 8 Pokemon Coalossal is one ofthe best Fire-type Pokemonin the game. Its design is impressive; a big rock monster with a mound of fiery coal on its back stands out among the other fire types of its generation.
Stats-wise it is sold all-around (aside from speed), with a large emphasis on its defensive stats and HP. What gives this ‘mon an edge over its competitors is that it can Gigantamax, which changes its form when Dynamaxing is always pretty cool. All three of its abilities have their use in battle. Steam Engine,its signature ability, means that when it is hit with a Water move its Speed is vastly improved. It is convenient in battle.
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46Magcargo
Fire/Rock Type
Another Fire & Rock type with the Generation 2 Magcargo, this Pokemon is a bit of a meme thanks to its derpy look and its name. Its Physical Defense is its best attribute, which is needed as it is weak to Rock, Ground, and Fighting, largely physical types.
Flame Body burns opponents on contact. Magma Armor prevents it from being frozen, and Weak Armor lowers its Defense but raises its Speed. These three solid abilities give Magcargo an edge in battle. A magma slug is a perfect design, and it is a perfect example of a Pokemon design that turns a real-life animal on its head.
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45Rapidash
The original 151 Pokemon are always preferred to older fans due to nostalgia. When it comes to fire types, there aren’t too many to choose from out of the Kanto ‘mons. Rapidash is certainly one to select here though.
With fantastic attack and speed, a Jolly nature helps to boost those stats and is capable of hitting hard and fast with STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves such as Flame Wheel and Flare Blitz. Rapidash should have received aPegasus-inspired Mega Evolution. Perhaps the horse will receive one in the next entry in the Pokemon franchise,Pokemon Legends Z-A.
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44Ninetales
Another iconic Pokemon in Ninetales, the fiery fox, was inspired by the kitsune of Japanese legend, and it lives up to that in the games. Gamers will need to give Vulpix a Fire Stone to use this Pokemon in one of their playthroughs.
Stats-wise, it is solid across the board with a focus on special attack, special defense, and speed. Flamethrower or Fire Blast are the ideal moves to use on Ninetales to get the best out of their skills. Out of its abilities, there are two great ones. Flash Fire boosts its Fire moves by 50% if hit by a Fire move, and Drought, which gives it some help against Water types.
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