Centiskorch: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk115121–183211–361

Def6576–128121–251

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD9099–156166–306

Spe6576–128121–251

Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon

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: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

FireBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

FlyingWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyFightingIceSteel

¼×

Grass

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundGhostFireElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

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 65); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76

Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Centiskorch outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Centiskorch against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		Centiskorch · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117		Centiskorch · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		Centiskorch · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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

Flash Fire
This Pokémon's Fire attacks do 1.5× damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
Other Pokémon with Flash Fire 24
Vulpix Ninetales Growlithe Arcanine Ponyta Rapidash Flareon Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Houndour Houndoom Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Heatmor Rolycoly Carkol Coalossal Sizzlipede Charcadet Armarouge Ceruledge
White Smoke
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's stat stages.
Other Pokémon with White Smoke 3
Torkoal Heatmor Sizzlipede
Flame Body, hidden ability
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be burned.
Other Pokémon with Flame Body 20
Ponyta Rapidash Magmar Moltres Slugma Magcargo Magby Magmortar Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Larvesta Volcarona Fletchinder Talonflame Carkol Coalossal Sizzlipede Charcadet

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0850SizzlipedeFireBug
1. Level 28
  #0851CentiskorchFireBug

Moves

Level up 14


1	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
1	Ember10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
1	Inferno100% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Special	100	50%	5
1	SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
1	WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Physical	15	90%	20
15	Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
20	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
25	CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
32	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
39	Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
46	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
53	Fire Lash100% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fire	Physical	80	100%	15
60	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
67	Burn UpUser's Fire type becomes typeless; must be Fire.	Fire	Special	130	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 32


TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM11	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM13	Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Special	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
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	Physical	70	100%	20
TM66	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
TM68	Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
TM74	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Special	65	100%	10
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
TM92	Mystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Fire	Special	75	100%	10
TM97	Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	20
TR02	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Special	90	100%	15
TR15	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Special	110	85%	5
TR18	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	10
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	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
TR32	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
TR36	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Special	95	90%	10
TR43	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Special	130	90%	5
TR55	Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15
TR60	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TR61	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
TR72	Power WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	120	85%	10
TR84	Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Water	Special	80	100%	15
TR88	Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Fire	Physical	—	100%	10

Tutor 2


Tutor	Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Ground	Special	70	100%	10
Tutor	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10

Biology

Centiskorch are centipede-like Pokémon with a set of heat organs on its belly. They produce fire, which makes up their antennae and rear end.

Design & origin

Both Centiskorch and its Gigantamax form are inspired by the Ōmukade, a giant centipede yokai in Japanese mythology. Additionally, its Gigantamax appearance is based on a radiator heater.

Forms

Gigantamax Centiskorch

FireBugFlash Fire White Smoke Flame Body

BST 525

When Gigantamaxed, Centiskorch has a larger body and a total of 100 legs, allowing it to move especially fast for its massive size, and its fire becomes more powerful. The underside of its body is yellow with bright yellow circle patterns.

The streams of flame on its head are longer, resembling an "X". Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Centiferno.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#24 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 11,619 votesThe Pokémon Company International

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Radiator Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#160Crown Tundra#100

While its burning body is already dangerous on its own, this excessively hostile Pokémon also has large and very sharp fangs.
Shield
When it heats up, its body temperature reaches about 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. It lashes its body like a whip and launches itself at enemies.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Centiskorch
Japanese: マルヤクデ
Japanese (romaji): Maruyakude
Korean: 다태우지네
Chinese (Traditional): 焚焰蚣
Chinese (Simplified): 焚焰蚣
French: Scolocendre
German: Infernopod
Spanish: Centiskorch
Italian: Centiskorch

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 184
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Sizzlipede: Level 28.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

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.