Pokemon GO Blaziken: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Blaziken, the Fire and Fighting-type Pokemon from the Hoenn region has been a staple in Pokemon GO since its release on December 8, 2017. With its Mega Evolution appearing from October 4, 2024, to October 14, 2024, Blaziken is in the limelight once again, especially for players seeking to use it effectively in PvP and PvE battles. This article will cover Blaziken’s best movesets, counters, and whether it's worth adding to your team.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Blaziken’s best moveset

Blaziken as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Blaziken's move options make it a versatile fighter in different situations. Here are its best movesets for PvP and PvE.

Best PvP Moveset

• Fast Move: Fire Spin
• Charged Move: Blast Burn or Focus Blast

This combination allows Blaziken to hit hard and charge powerful moves quickly, making it a great offensive choice in PvP battles.

Best PvE Moveset

• Fast Move: Fire Spin
• Charged Move: Blaze Kick

In PvE, this moveset offers fast energy generation and solid fire-type damage output, making it ideal for raids and gym battles.

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Is Blaziken good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Blaziken in GO PvP

Blaziken is an excellent choice in PvP, especially as a fire-type glass cannon. Combined with quick-charging moves, its high offensive power makes it a great finisher in battles. It can surprise opponents with its burst potential using Blast Burn or Focus Blast. However, due to its relatively low bulk, you'll have to play carefully to avoid Blaziken from being knocked out too quickly.

Blaziken in GO PvE

While Blaziken may not shine as a gym defender, it's a powerful attacker. Its Fire-type moveset makes it a solid A-tier offensive option, especially when facing Steel, Grass, Bug, or Ice-type opponents. However, since there are many stronger Fighting-type options, it’s not the best choice if you're focusing solely on that role.

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Pokemon GO Blaziken: All moves and stats

Blaziken and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Fast Attacks:

• Counter
• Fire Spin

Charged Attacks:

• Stone Edge
• Focus Blast
• Brave Bird
• Overheat
• Blast Burn
• Blaze Kick

Base Stats:

• Attack: 240
• Defense: 141
• Stamina: 190
• Max CP: 3,219

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Pokemon GO Blaziken: Strengths and weaknesses

Blaziken in the game resists the following types:

• Bug (39.1%)
• Dark (62.5%)
• Fire (62.5%)
• Grass (62.5%)
• Ice (62.5%)
• Steel (62.5%)

Blaziken has the following weaknesses:

• Flying (160%)
• Ground (160%)
• Psychic (160%)
• Water (160%)

The types that Blaziken can hit with STAB super-effective damage are:

• Dark
• Normal
• Rock
• Grass
• Ice
• Steel
• Bug

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Blaziken

Following are some of the best counters for Blaziken and its Mega form:

• Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
• Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
• Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Luster Purge
• Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
• Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Mega Gardevoir with Confusion and Synchronoise
• Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
• Shadow Latios with Zen Headbutt and Luster Purge
• Shadow Ho-Oh with Extrasensory and Brave Bird
• Mega Gallade with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow Lugia with Extrasensory and Aeroblast
• Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon

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Blaziken is a strong contender in Pokemon GO, especially with its Mega Evolution on the horizon. It excels in PvP battles as a hard-hitting finisher, while in PvE, it remains a solid attacker with its fire-type moves.

So, regardless of whether you plan to use it for raids, gyms, or PvP battles, equipping Blaziken with the right moveset is essential for maximizing its potential.

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