Fire types have always been some of the most exciting Pokemon in the game — hard-hitting special attackers, iconic starters, and legendary powerhouses that define entire generations. But which fire type Pokemon are actually the strongest? This guide ranks the top 15 strongest fire type Pokemon by base stat total, with breakdowns for legendaries, non-legendaries, starters, and Pokemon GO.
Strongest Fire Type Pokemon: Quick Rankings by Base Stat Total
| # | Pokemon | Type | BST | HP | Atk | SpAtk | Spd | Notes |
| 1 | Primal Groudon | Ground/Fire | 770 | 100 | 180 | 150 | 90 | Highest BST fire type |
| 2 | Reshiram | Dragon/Fire | 680 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 90 | Gen 5 mascot legendary |
| 3 | Ho-Oh | Fire/Flying | 680 | 106 | 130 | 110 | 90 | Gen 2 mascot legendary |
| 4 | Solgaleo | Psychic/Fire | 680 | 137 | 137 | 113 | 97 | Gen 7 legendary |
| 5 | Volcanion | Water/Fire | 600 | 80 | 110 | 130 | 70 | Mythical; unique typing |
| 6 | Victini | Psychic/Fire | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | Mythical; all 100s |
| 7 | Entei | Fire | 580 | 115 | 115 | 90 | 100 | Gen 2 legendary beast |
| 8 | Heatran | Fire/Steel | 600 | 91 | 90 | 130 | 77 | Great defensive typing |
| 9 | Volcarona | Bug/Fire | 550 | 85 | 60 | 135 | 100 | Best non-legendary SpAtk |
| 10 | Charizard | Fire/Flying | 534 | 78 | 84 | 109 | 100 | Most iconic fire type |
| 11 | Blaziken | Fire/Fighting | 530 | 80 | 120 | 110 | 80 | Best fire starter |
| 12 | Infernape | Fire/Fighting | 534 | 76 | 104 | 104 | 108 | Fastest fire/fighting |
| 13 | Cinderace | Fire | 530 | 80 | 116 | 65 | 119 | Fastest non-legendary |
| 14 | Incineroar | Fire/Dark | 530 | 95 | 115 | 90 | 60 | Top competitive pick |
| 15 | Arcanine | Fire | 555 | 90 | 110 | 100 | 95 | Classic Gen 1 powerhouse |
Strongest Legendary Fire Type Pokemon
1. Primal Groudon — Strongest Fire Type Pokemon Overall
Primal Groudon holds the title of the strongest fire type Pokemon in the main series with a Base Stat Total (BST) of 770 — the highest of any fire type. After Primal Reversion in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Groudon gains the Fire type alongside its original Ground typing, along with the Desolate Land ability that creates extremely harsh sunlight, making fire moves deal 1.5x damage and nullifying water moves entirely.
With 180 base Attack and 150 base Special Attack, Primal Groudon hits from both sides of the spectrum. It is the gold standard for fire type power in competitive play.
- Type: Ground/Fire (Primal form only)
- BST: 770
- Key moves: Precipice Blades, Fire Punch, Eruption, Earth Power
- Ability: Desolate Land — creates extremely harsh sunlight; water moves fail
- Game: Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
2. Reshiram — Strongest Pure Fire Legendary
Reshiram is the strongest Pokemon with Fire as a primary or secondary type without a Primal/Mega form to boost its stats. With 150 base Special Attack and the Turboblaze ability (moves cannot be blocked by abilities), Reshiram’s signature move Blue Flare (130 base power fire move) hits harder than almost any other fire attack in the game.
Reshiram’s Dragon/Fire dual typing gives it excellent offensive coverage — it is weak to Dragon, Ground, and Rock but hits a wide range of types for neutral or super-effective damage.
- Type: Dragon/Fire
- BST: 680
- Signature move: Blue Flare (130 power, 85% accuracy, 20% burn chance)
- Ability: Turboblaze — moves hit regardless of opponent’s ability
- Game: Black / Black 2
3. Ho-Oh — Most Durable Legendary Fire Type
Ho-Oh is the original legendary fire type — the rainbow-winged phoenix that appeared in the very first episode of the Pokemon anime before it was even introduced in the games. With 106 base HP, 130 Attack, and the Regenerator ability (restores 1/3 HP on switch-out), Ho-Oh is the most durable legendary fire type in the game.
Ho-Oh’s Sacred Fire signature move is one of the best fire moves ever — 100 base power, 95% accuracy, and a 50% burn chance, one of the highest of any move in the game.
- Type: Fire/Flying
- BST: 680
- Signature move: Sacred Fire (100 power, 95% accuracy, 50% burn chance)
- Ability: Regenerator — restores HP when switching out
- Game: Gold / HeartGold
4. Solgaleo — Best Defensive Legendary Fire Type
Solgaleo’s Psychic/Fire typing is unusual — most fire legendaries are primarily attackers, but Solgaleo has a balanced 137/137/113/137 offensive/defensive spread that makes it more versatile. Its signature move Sunsteel Strike (100 power physical steel move) and Full Metal Body ability (prevents stat reduction from opponent’s moves/abilities) make it a reliable choice in competitive doubles.
5. Heatran — Best Competitive Fire Type
Heatran is the most commonly used fire type in competitive Pokemon. Its Fire/Steel typing gives it a remarkable 10 resistances and 1 immunity, while its Magma Storm signature move (traps opponents and deals damage over 4-5 turns) enables powerful strategy combinations. Heatran is a staple in VGC and Smogon competitive formats.
- Type: Fire/Steel
- BST: 600
- Key advantage: 10 resistances — most of any fire type
- Signature move: Magma Storm (traps opponent for 4-5 turns)
Strongest Non-Legendary Fire Type Pokemon
6. Volcarona — Strongest Non-Legendary Fire Type
Volcarona is the strongest non-legendary fire type Pokemon and one of the most powerful non-legendaries in the entire game. With 135 base Special Attack and 100 base Speed, it threatens to sweep entire teams once it has a Quiver Dance boost (+1 SpAtk, SpDef, and Speed in a single move). After two Quiver Dances, very few Pokemon can outspeed or survive a Fiery Dance or Bug Buzz.
Volcarona’s Bug/Fire typing gives it a weakness to Stealth Rock (loses 25% HP on switch-in), which is its primary competitive limitation. It requires entry hazard removal to function at full potential.
- Type: Bug/Fire
- BST: 550
- Key move: Quiver Dance — best setup move in the game
- Weakness: Stealth Rock loses 25% HP on switch-in
- Game: Black / Black 2 (Relic Castle); available in most games since Gen 5
7. Arcanine — Most Well-Rounded Non-Legendary
Arcanine has the highest BST of any non-legendary fire type that isn’t Bug/Fire (Volcarona) or a dual-type starter. With 555 total stats spread across HP, Attack, Special Attack, and Speed in a balanced distribution, Arcanine can run physical, special, or mixed sets. It was famously supposed to be a legendary in Generation 1 (the in-game Pokedex even calls it the ‘Legendary Pokemon’), and its stat spread reflects that legendary-adjacent origin.
- Type: Fire
- BST: 555
- Best moves: Flare Blitz, Wild Charge, Extreme Speed, Close Combat
- Trivia: Listed as ‘Legendary Pokemon’ in the Pokedex — originally intended as a legendary in Gen 1
8. Blaziken — Best Fire Starter
Blaziken is the strongest fire-type starter Pokemon by competitive impact. Its Hidden Ability Speed Boost (Speed increases by one stage each turn) combined with its 120 base Attack and 110 base Special Attack makes it one of the most threatening setup sweepers in the game. It was banned to Ubers in competitive Smogon play because of how difficult it is to stop with Speed Boost active.
- Type: Fire/Fighting
- BST: 530
- Hidden Ability: Speed Boost — banned to Ubers in Smogon format
- Mega Blaziken: 640 BST with 160 Attack
9. Cinderace — Fastest Non-Legendary Fire Type
Cinderace has the highest base Speed of any non-legendary fire type at 119, making it the best choice when you need a fast fire type attacker. Its signature move Pyro Ball (120 power, 90% accuracy) is one of the strongest physical fire moves available. Cinderace’s Libero ability (changes type to match the move being used) was temporarily the most dominant ability in competitive play before its nerf.
- Type: Fire
- BST: 530
- Base Speed: 119 — fastest non-legendary fire type
- Signature move: Pyro Ball (120 power physical fire)
10. Incineroar — Best Fire Type in Doubles
Incineroar is consistently one of the top picks in VGC (Video Game Championships) doubles format — not because of raw stats but because of its Intimidate ability (lowers opponent’s Attack on switch-in) and the utility move Fake Out (priority move that flinches). In doubles, being able to guarantee a flinch and lower two opponents’ Attack in a single turn is enormously valuable. Incineroar has been in the top 10 most-used VGC Pokemon for multiple years running.
Strongest Fire Type Pokemon in Pokemon GO
In Pokemon GO, fire type strength is measured differently — DPS (Damage Per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output) matter more than base stats. The top fire type attackers in Pokemon GO:
| Pokemon | Type | Best Fast Move | Best Charged Move |
| Mega Charizard Y | Fire/Flying | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
| Primal Groudon | Ground/Fire | Fire Spin | Fire Punch |
| Reshiram | Dragon/Fire | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare |
| Shadow Moltres | Fire/Flying | Fire Spin | Sky Attack |
| Heatran | Fire/Steel | Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
| Charizard | Fire/Flying | Fire Spin | Blast Burn (Community Day) |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire | Fire Fang | Overheat |
Note: Blast Burn is only available to Charizard during its Community Day events. Mega Charizard Y is the best fire type attacker in Pokemon GO when Mega Energy is available.
Strongest Fire Type Pokemon by Game
Strongest Fire Type in Scarlet and Violet
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the strongest fire type available is Chi-Yu — a Ruinous legendary with 100 base Special Attack and the Beads of Ruin ability (lowers all other Pokemon’s Special Defense by 25%). For non-legendaries, Volcarona (available via Raid) and Arcanine are the top picks. The Paradox fire types Iron Moth (Future Paradox/Violet) and Flutter Mane are also exceptionally strong.
Strongest Fire Type in Sword and Shield
In Sword and Shield, Reshiram (via Crown Tundra DLC) is the strongest fire type by stats. For non-legendaries available in the base game, Cinderace (the fire starter) and Chandelure (130 base Special Attack) are top choices. Volcarona is also available via Max Raid Battles.
Strongest Fire Type in Pokemon GO (2026)
Mega Charizard Y remains the single highest DPS fire type attacker in Pokemon GO in 2026 when Mega Energy is available. For permanent team slots (no Mega requirement), Reshiram and Primal Groudon are the strongest fire type attackers, followed by Shadow Moltres and Heatran for those without access to the top legendaries.
Strongest Fire Type Moves
| Move | Power | Accuracy | Category | Notes |
| V-create | 180 | 95% | Physical | Strongest fire move; Victini signature; -1 Def/SpDef/Speed |
| Blue Flare | 130 | 85% | Special | Reshiram signature; 20% burn chance |
| Blast Burn | 150 | 90% | Special | Fire starter move; must recharge next turn |
| Eruption | 150 | 100% | Special | Power decreases as HP lowers; best at full HP |
| Fire Blast | 110 | 85% | Special | Standard powerful fire special move |
| Flare Blitz | 120 | 100% | Physical | 33% recoil; most used physical fire move |
| Sacred Fire | 100 | 95% | Physical | Ho-Oh signature; 50% burn chance |
| Pyro Ball | 120 | 90% | Physical | Cinderace signature; 10% burn chance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the strongest fire type Pokemon?
The strongest fire type Pokemon by base stat total is Primal Groudon with 770 BST — it gains the Fire type through Primal Reversion in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Among Pokemon that are fire type in their base form, Reshiram (680 BST) and Ho-Oh (680 BST) are the strongest. The strongest non-legendary fire type is Volcarona (550 BST) for competitive play, or Arcanine (555 BST) for highest raw stats.
What is the strongest non-legendary fire type Pokemon?
Arcanine has the highest base stat total of any non-legendary pure fire type at 555. However, Volcarona (Bug/Fire, 550 BST) is generally considered stronger competitively due to its 135 Special Attack and access to Quiver Dance. For physical attackers, Blaziken (530 BST) with Speed Boost is the strongest non-legendary fire type — it was banned from standard competitive play because of how powerful it becomes after setup.
What is the strongest fire type move in Pokemon?
V-create has the highest base power of any fire type move at 180, but it lowers the user’s Defense, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each use. For practical competitive use, Eruption (150 power at full HP), Blast Burn (150 power but requires recharge), and Blue Flare (130 power Reshiram signature) are the strongest fire moves without major drawbacks. Flare Blitz (120 power) is the most widely used physical fire move despite its 33% recoil.
What is the strongest fire type Pokemon in Pokemon GO?
Mega Charizard Y is the strongest fire type attacker in Pokemon GO when Mega Energy is available. For permanent team members, Reshiram and Primal Groudon are the top fire type attackers, followed by Shadow Moltres. For players without legendary access, regular Charizard with Blast Burn (Community Day move) and Darmanitan (Standard) are the best accessible fire type attackers.
Final Thoughts
Fire types include some of the most iconic and powerful Pokemon in the franchise — from the original Charizard that defined a generation to the competitive dominance of Incineroar in VGC doubles and the sheer raw power of Primal Groudon. Whether you need a legendary fire type for your team, the best non-legendary fire attacker, or the top picks for Pokemon GO raids, the options above cover every use case.
