Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Best Fire Type Pokemon

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Best Fire Type Pokemon

If you’re looking for a strong Fire-type Pokemon to defeat the next gym, Team Star base, or Titan Pokemon, you’ve come to the right place.

Fire-type moves are super effective against Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel-type Pokemon. In addition, multiple Pokemon in this list will have a second type other than Fire, which makes them even more versatile.

If you’re looking for a list that captures the bigger picture in Generation 9, consider checking out our guide on the top 10 strongest Pokemon in the game.

In this guide, I will list the best Fire-type Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet and explain what makes them so strong.

8. Skeledirge

The final evolution of the Fire-type starter Fuecoco, Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon.

Especially if you can build it properly with the best nature, Skeledirge can be a huge asset to any team.

7. Chi-Yu

Chi-Yu is a legendary Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet that bears the Fire/Dark type.

It packs great offensive stats, which combined with its STAB moves can take down most opponents easily.

In addition, its ability Beads of Ruin lowers the Special Defense of all other Pokemon. This way, Chi-Yu can even one-shot most Pokemon.

6. Scorvillain

Scorvillain is a Fire/Grass type PPokemon whose form resembles spicy peppers. It evolves from Capsakid with a Fire Stone.

With great offensive stats and the ability of Chlorophyll which doubles its speed when it’s sunny, Scorvillain becomes a solid threat and an amazing tool for your team.

5. Coalossal

As a Rock/Fire-type Pokemon, Coalossal is known for being slow but strong and durable.

In addition, it packs some solid abilities such as Steam Engine and Flame Body, which fully utilize its kit.

Specifically, Steam Engine gives it a buff when hit by Water-type moves, while Flame Body has a chance of inflicting burn on opponents.

4. Arcanine

Arcanine dates back to the first Pokemon games and has always been a classic choice among the best Fire-type Pokemon.

A combination of great damage, speed, and solid moves make have made Arcanine a fan-favorite choice among Fire-type Pokemon.

3. Armarouge/Ceruledge

Armarouge and Ceruledge are the game-exclusive evolutions of Charcadet. Armarouge is only available in Scarlet, while Ceruledge is in Violet.

Both of them are Fire type Pokemon, with Armarouge also being Psychic and Ceruledge Ghost.

Overall, they are exceptionally strong and are always worth including in your team due to their high offensive and speed stats.

For more details on how to get and evolve ceruledge, as well as which of the two evolutions is better, consider checking out our relevant guide.

2. Iron Moth

Iron Moth is a Paradox Pokemon exclusive to Pokemon Violet. As a Fire/Poison type, it’s an amazing tool for your team, especially when facing 6-star raids.

Equip it with the item Booster Energy and watch it destroy almost any opponent with ease.

1. Charizard

No list of the best Fire-type Pokemon would be complete without the fan-favorite Charizard. The Fire-type starter from the original games made its debut in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet during the recent 7-star raid event.

Charizard’s strength is unmatched, especially with the stats and moves that it has from the event.

Combine these with its ability to Terastralize into a Dragon-type and watch Charizard take down the enemy Pokemon with ease.

Conclusion

To sum up, these are the best Fire-type Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet. Each of them shines for different reasons but all of them will make your life significantly easier, especially when having to deal with Grass, Ice, Steel, or Bug-type Pokemon.

After all, Fire is one of the strongest and most solid elements in the Pokemon series in general.

Which Fire-type Pokemon is your favorite in Scarlet and Violet? Would you add any other Pokemon to this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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