No. 0806
Blacephalon
Fireworks Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Blacephalon is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.8 m 5′11″
- Weight
- 13 kg 28.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VII Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A UB that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, it causes explosions, then takes advantage of opponents’ surprise to rob them of their vitality.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
FireGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 4 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 107); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Blacephalon outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
Nihilego
Buzzwole
Pheromosa
Xurkitree
Celesteela
Guzzlord
Poipole
Naganadel
StakatakaCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.4% of teams · rank #85 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.8%
- 1500 weighting1.8%
- 1630 weighting1.4%
- 1760 weighting0.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shadow Ball99.4%
- Flamethrower80.8%
- Trick41.0%
- Substitute36.4%
- Calm Mind30.5%
- Mind Blown30.1%
- Fire Blast18.9%
- Overheat15.9%
- Psyshock9.3%
- Psychic5.7%
Items
- Choice Scarf43.6%
Ghostium Z28.1%
Choice Specs9.8%
Firium Z8.6%
Focus Sash3.8%
Leftovers1.9%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.2%
- Timid 232 HP / 4 Def / 20 SpA / 252 Spe15.6%
- Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.5%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.1%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.1%
Common teammates
Torkoal15.8%
Ceruledge15.6%
Cinderace15.4%
Charizard-Mega-X14.8%
Volcanion13.9%
Great Tusk13.7%
Kartana12.9%
Kingambit12.5%
Checks & counters
Ting-Lu69.5%
Samurott-Hisui69.3%
Tyranitar-Mega73.7%
Clodsire65.6%
Lopunny-Mega60.9%
Ogerpon-Wellspring56.4%
Evolution
Blacephalon does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 5 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 10 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| 20 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Magic CoatBounces back certain non-damaging moves. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 30 | IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem. | Fire | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 40 | Mystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fire | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 55 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 60 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 65 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| 70 | Mind BlownUser loses 50% max HP. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Fire | Spec | 150 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 38
| TM03 | Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM11 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM13 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM17 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM20 | Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM23 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM34 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM38 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM54 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM57 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM92 | Mystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fire | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TR02 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR11 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR15 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR25 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR30 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR35 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR36 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TR37 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR38 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR43 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TR49 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TR81 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TR82 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
Tutor 1
| Tutor | Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
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Biology
One of the Ultra Beasts, known as UB Burst, Blacephalon are clown-like Pokémon capable of using their exploding heads to trick their target and absorb their vitality.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Fireworks Pokémon
- Alola · Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
- Color
- White
- —
A UB that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, it causes explosions, then takes advantage of opponents’ surprise to rob them of their vitality.
Ultra MoonIt slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.
Ultra Sun
Names around the world
- English
- Blacephalon
- Japanese
- ズガドーン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Zugadoon
- Korean
- 두파팡
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 砰頭小丑
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 砰头小丑
- French
- Pierroteknik
- German
- Kopplosio
- Spanish
- Blacephalon
- Italian
- Blacephalon
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation VIII · animated models
Training
- 3 SpA
- 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 257
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Poni GroveStatic encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.