When it comes to the strongest and best fire type Pokemon, there are a few that stand out above the rest.
Fire type Pokemon are some of the most popular in the series, from the original Pokemon Red to Pokemon Go, everyone loves a fire type on their team, this is because they are usually very effective against common Pokemon throughout the game, for example against grass type Pokemon.
Oh, and they’re some of the coolest looking monsters in the whole entire game!
Here are the 10 best fire type Pokemon in terms of strength and a few that I personally think are the best. Hopefully this helps you craft the best team in Pokemon!
This list goes in no particular order.
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1. Charizard
With a massive wingspan and powerful fire breath, Charizard is a force to be reckoned with and is one of the original 151 from when the franchise first begun.
It started becoming popular in the late 90’s due to it having a lot of screen time in the original anime and it was one of the rarest Pokemon cards from the WOTC period.
Charizard is one of the best fire type Pokemon because it’s a dual fire and flying type. This means it is weak to only water, electric, and rock type moves, but is resistant to fire, grass, ice, steel, and bug type moves.
It’s also a dragon, like come on!
2. Typhlosion
A nimble Pokemon with a massive explosion attack, Typhlosion is a top contender to be one of the best fire type Pokemon of all time. Typhlosion features heavily in the Johto region games, being the final evolution of Cyndaquil.
Typhlosion is a pure fire type which means it’s only weak to water, ground, and rock type moves but is resistant to fire, grass, ice, steel, and bug type moves.
Typhlosion’s best move is definitely Eruption, a fire type move that gets stronger the less HP Typhlosion has remaining.
On the back of Typhlosion you will find a living volcano, signifying just how hot this Pokemon’s flames can really get!
Just like Charizard it was many gamers first choice of starter Pokemon.
3. Blaziken
A Pokemon with incredibly powerful legs, Blaziken can dish out some serious damage. Blaziken comes from gen 3 and is the final evolution of Torchic.
Blaziken is a dual fire and fighting type, which means it’s only weak to water, flying, psychic, and fairy type moves but is resistant to fire, dark, steel, and bug type moves.
Blaziken can use the move High Jump Kick, a fighting type move that does massive damage but if it misses, Blaziken takes damage itself, so use it wisely!
Overall, Blaziken is an incredibly powerful and versatile fighter that can hold its own against most Pokemon.
4. Arcanine
Arcanine is a massive Pokemon with immense strength and speed, and is by far the best wolf Pokemon of the series.
Arcanine is designed after the Shishi-odoshi, a traditional Japanese garden decoration that uses the power of water to scare away animals, but this time Nintendo has designed it around fire.
Arcanine is a pure fire type which means it’s only weak to water, ground, and rock type moves but is resistant to fire, grass, ice, steel, and bug type moves.
Arcanine is a popular choice because of its pure strength. Throughout many of the games and even in Pokemon Go it is widely used. If you haven’t played Pokemon Legends: Arceus yet, I suggest you do, because Arcanine gets a new form which makes it even more powerful.
I know, i thought it was impossible for this Pokemon to get cooler too!
5. Moltres
A legendary Pokemon with immense power, Moltres is one of the strongest fire type Pokemon around.
Moltres is a dual fire and flying type, which means it’s only weak to water, electric, and rock type moves but is resistant to fire, grass, ice, steel, and bug type moves.
Moltres has the unique ability to change the weather to either extremely sunny or extremely rainy depending on what it wants, which can be incredibly useful in battle.
Moltres also has the powerful move Sky Attack, a flying type move that does massive damage but leaves Moltres vulnerable for a turn afterwards. Use this move sparingly and only when you know you can take down your opponent in one hit!
Moltres was original designed after the Japanese mythical creature known as the karasu tengu, which is a birdlike creature with long nose and black feathers.
Because of that, it had to feature in this best fire type Pokemon list! Again, just like Charizard, it has some really cool Pokemon card illustrations.
6. Entei
Another legendary Pokemon, Entei is incredibly powerful and has a signature move that can devastate opponents. You first come across Entei in the Johto region games.
Entei is a pure fire type which means it’s only weak to water, ground, and rock type moves but is resistant to fire, grass, ice, steel, and bug type moves.
Entei has the ability Pressure which means that if Entei is hit with a move that would normally make it faint, the opponent’s PP (power points) goes down by two instead. This can be incredibly useful in battle.
Entei’s signature move is Sacred Fire, a fire type move that has a 50% chance of burning the opponent. This move is incredibly powerful and can easily turn the tide of a battle.
Entei is designed after the Japanese mythical creature known as the kirin, which is a dragon-like creature with fur instead of scales.
This makes Entei one of the most unique and best fire type Pokemon around! Plus there’s nothing more special than when you first come across it in Pokemon Gold & Silver.
7. Flareon
With a high body temperature and fire attacks that packs a punch, Flareon is a top fire type Pokemon and one of the best eeveelutions of the lot.
Flareon has the ability Flash Fire which means that if Flareon is hit with a fire type move, its speed increases by one stage and it becomes immune to fire type moves completely.
This can be incredibly useful in battle as it allows Flareon to take down fire type Pokemon with ease, which confuses the trainer you are battling.
Flareon’s strongest fire type move is Flamethrower, a powerful attack that has a 10% chance of burning the opponent. This move is incredibly useful and can easily take down most Pokemon.
8. Magcargo
A unique Pokemon that can generate intense heat, Magcargo is definitely one of the strongest fire types around and is designed after a snail.
Magcargo has the ability Flame Body which means that if Magcargo is hit with a contact move, there is a 30% chance that the opponent will become burned.
This can be incredibly useful as it allows Magcargo to take down fire type Pokemon with ease, which confuses the trainer you are battling.
Magcargo’s strongest fire type move is Overheat, a powerful attack that does massive damage but lowers Magcargo’s Special Attack stat by two stages afterwards. Use this move sparingly and only when you know you can take down your opponent in one hit!
Magcargo is effective against, bug, ice, and steel type Pokemon but is weak to water, ground, and rock type moves.
9. Ninetales
Nintetales is a powerful fox Pokemon that can easily take down most foes with its fire type moves. It’s also one of the best fire types around in terms of looks!
Ninetales has the ability Flash Fire which means that if Ninetales is hit with a fire type move, its speed increases by one stage and it becomes immune to fire type moves completely.
This can be incredibly useful in battle as it allows Ninetales to take down fire type Pokemon with ease, which confuses the trainer you are battling.
Ninetales’s strongest fire type move is Flamethrower, a powerful attack that has a 10% chance of burning the opponent.
Ninetales is designed after the Japanese mythical creature known as the kitsune, which is a fox with nine tails.
This makes Ninetales one of the most unique and best fire type Pokemon around! Plus there’s nothing more special than when you first come across it in Pokemon Red & Blue.
10. Groudon
Groudon on the other hand is a massive, dinosaur-like creature that can easily take down most foes with its fire type moves. It’s also one of the best fire types around if you’re looking for something that looks like something out of Jurassic Park!
Groudon has the ability Drought which means that if Groudon is on the battlefield, the sun will always be out which powers up fire type moves and stops water type moves from being used.
This can be incredibly useful in battle as it allows Groudon to take down water type Pokemon with ease, which goes against everything you were taught at Pokemon training!
Groudon’s strongest fire type move is Solar Beam, a powerful attack that does massive damage but takes two turns to charge up. Use this move sparingly and only when you know you can take down your opponent in one hit!
Groudon is effective against, bug, steel, grass, and ice type Pokemon but is weak to water, ground, and rock type moves.
It was original found in the Hoenn region and is now one of the most popular fire type Pokemon around!
11. Ho-Oh
Ho-oh is by far one of the best fire type Pokemon of the series because not only does it take after a flaming Peacock, but because it was the first ever legendary to be seen in the anime series, even if it didn’t make its debut until Gen 2.
Ho-oh has the ability Regenerator which means that if Ho-oh is knocked out, it will come back to life with half of its HP restored.
This can be incredibly useful as it allows Ho-oh to take down even the strongest of foes and is perfect for those who want to train their Ho-oh to be a tank.
Ho-oh’s strongest fire type move is Sacred Fire, a powerful attack that has a 50% chance of burning the opponent.
Ho-oh is also one of the few fire type Pokemon that can learn the move Recover, which allows it to heal itself in battle.
Ho-oh is effective against, bug, steel, grass, and ice type Pokemon but is weak to water, ground, and rock type moves.
Ho-oh is a massive bird Pokemon that commands respect and awe from all those who see it. If you’re looking for a fire type that will make your opponents cower in fear, then Ho-oh is the perfect choice!
Its lore is also incredibly interesting, as it is said to reincarnate itself every time it dies and will only reveal itself to those with a pure heart.
12. Houndoom
Houndoom is the perfect fire type for those who are looking for a Pokemon that is not only incredibly powerful, but also incredibly feared by its opponents.
Houndoom has the ability Flash Fire which means that if Houndoom is hit with a fire type move, its speed increases by one stage and it becomes immune to fire type moves completely.
This can be incredibly useful as it allows Houndoom to take down even the strongest of foes and is perfect for those who want to train their Houndoom to be a tank.
Houndoom’s strongest fire type move is Flamethrower, a powerful attack that has a 10% chance of burning the opponent.
Houndoom is effective against, bug, steel, grass, and ice type Pokemon but is weak to water, ground, and rock type moves.
Houndoom is designed to look like a demon dog and is one of the most feared fire type Pokemon around. If you’re looking for a Pokemon that will make your opponents cower in fear, then Houndoom is the perfect choice!
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