Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Blaziken
Say it: MEGA BLAZE-ih-ken
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Mega Blaziken is Blaziken’s Mega form. It stays Fire and Fighting, needs Candy plus Mega Blaziken Energy, and is often brought early in Fire-weak raids to boost Fire teammates. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA BLAZE-ih-ken
Mega Blaziken is Blaziken’s Fire / Fighting Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Blaziken Energy and is a common Fire mega for raid lobbies (same-type Fire boost). Weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Blaziken is a Mega Fire / Fighting form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Blaziken raids and events. Prefer Mega when the lobby needs Fire boost and you have Counter / Fire Spin + Blast Burn. Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Mega Blaziken is your opponent, Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Blaziken— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 240
- Defense
- 141
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- counter
- fire spin
- ember
Charged
- focus blast
- overheat
- brave bird
- blaze kick
- aura sphere
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #106 of 954 · CP 1464
Ember + Overheat
- Ultra League · rank #69 of 747 · CP 2482
Ember + Overheat
- Master League · rank #88 of 1023 · CP 3219
Ember + Overheat
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Fire-type shortlist
- Mega Blaziken — Fire Spin + Blast Burn
- Blaziken — Fire Spin + Blast Burn
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.