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Mega Emboar

Mega Fire Pig Pokémon

Mega Emboar official artwork
Official art

Mega Emboar is the Fire/Fighting-type Mega Evolution of Emboar, 2× weak to Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic, with a base stat total of 628. It’s usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
180.3 kg 397.5 lbs
Base stat total
628 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
It has mastered fast and powerful fighting moves. It grows a beard of fire.
See all 3 entries

Base stats

HP110185–217330–424
Atk148151–220270–434
Def7585–139139–273
SpA110117–178202–350
SpD110117–178202–350
Spe7585–139139–273
Total628Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP110Atk148Def75Spe75SpD110SpA110

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: None.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×
Flying (because of Fighting)Ground (because of Fire)Psychic (because of Fighting)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Bug (because of Fire and Fighting)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockGhostElectricDragonFairy

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 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Mega Emboar outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Emboar against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
139Mega Emboar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
127Mega Emboar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95Mega Emboar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega 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

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Emboar, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #141 · Singles · about 157 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Careful
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Atk / 4 Def / 10 SpD / 18 Spe
  1. Bulk Up
  2. Drain Punch
  3. Sucker Punch
  4. Flare Blitz

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 4 Def / 10 SpD / 18 Spe38.5%
  • Adamant 21 HP / 32 Atk / 13 Spe28.7%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD5.7%
  • Adamant 15 HP / 32 Atk / 19 Spe3.7%

These 4 cover 76.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
13Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
15Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
20Smog40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20
23RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
28Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
31Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
38AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
43Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
50Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5
55RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
62Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 67

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM153Blast BurnUser cannot move next turn.FireSpec15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 6

EggEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
EggSuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

A flaring beard of fire is proof that Emboar is pumped up.

Design & origin

Emboar was designed to embody Chinese culture. Similar to Serperior, it is based on a specific character, Zhang Fei of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a classic novel in Chinese literature.

Forms

Mega Emboar

FireFighting
BST 628

HoldsEmboarite

Mega Emboar's hair is now in the shape of a crown, and it wields a spear made of fire. Its appearance is inspired by Zhang Fei and overall resembles a warrior of the Three Kingdoms.

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

Polls & views

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

Pokédex entries

Mega Fire Pig Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
—
Original Unova#006Updated Unova#006Blueberry#205Lumiose#006
  1. A flaring beard of fire is proof that it is fired up. It is adept at using many different moves.

    Black 2 · White 2
  2. It has mastered fast and powerful fighting moves. It grows a beard of fire.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  3. It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Emboar
Japanese
エンブオー
Japanese (romaji)
Enbuoh
Korean
염무왕
Chinese (Traditional)
炎武王
Chinese (Simplified)
炎武王
French
Roitiflam
German
Flambirex
Spanish
Emboar
Italian
Emboar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
—
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Emboar holding Emboarite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.