
FireBug
- Abilities
- Flash FireActively draws all Fire-type attacks; each time hit by a Fire-type move, Special Attack rises by one stage.White SmokePrevents its stats from being lowered.
- Hidden ability
- Flame BodyNormal-type moves become Fire-type and gain 20% power.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
| HP | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 45 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | |
| Speed | 45 | |
| Total | 305 |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burned Tower | , | 14 | 10% |
| Island Cave | , | 16 | 20% |
| Island Cave | , | 16 | 20% |
| Island Cave | , | 16 | 20% |
Evolution
Evolves into Centiskorch at Lv 28.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is attacked with small flames. It has a 10% chance to burn the target. |
| 1 | Smokescreen | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke. Lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. |
| 5 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for 2 to 5 turns. |
| 10 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 15 | Flame Wheel | Fire | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Wraps itself in flames and attacks. Has a 10% chance to burn the target. |
| 20 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 25 | Coil | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | The user coils up and concentrates. Raises its Attack, Defense, and accuracy. |
| 30 | Slam | Grass | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage. |
| 35 | Fire Spin | Fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for 2 to 5 turns. |
| 40 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 45 | Fire Lash | Fire | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user whips the foe with a burning lash. It lowers the foe’s Defense. |
| 50 | Lunge | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Pounces on the target with full force, lowering its Attack. |
| 55 | Burn Up | Fire | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | The user sets itself ablaze to deal heavy damage. The user loses its Fire type. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Sprays the target with toxic fluid. Power doubles if the target is poisoned. |
| TM101 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target. |
| TM117 | Lunge | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Pounces on the target with full force, lowering its Attack. |
| TM119 | Brutal Swing | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon. |
| TM130 | Scorching Sands | Ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | Hurls scorching sand at the target. May burn the target. |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit. |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Resists and attacks the target, lowering its Special Attack. |
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