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

Pokemon GO Typhlosion's best moveset, counters, and whether it is any good in the game's competitive scene is something players often wonder about. The critter was released alongside the Johto-region Pocket Monsters' main release in February 2017. Since then, it has been available in different ways. The most reliable way to get it is evolving Quilava by feeding it 100 Candies.

Once you have a Typhlosion in Pokemon GO, you would want to equip it with the best possible moveset. You should know how to counter it and whether or not it is worth using in the first place. This article will tell you everything you need to know in that regard.

Note: This article is subjective and based on the author's opinions.

Pokemon GO Typhlosion: Best moveset

Pokemon GO Typhlosion using Blast Burn (Image via Niantic)

Typhlosion's best moveset is slightly different based on where you plan on using it. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Pokemon GO Typhlosion best PvP moveset

Fast Attack: Incinerate
Charged Attacks: Blast Burn and Thunder Punch

Pokemon GO Typhlosion best PvE moveset

Fire-type attacker

Fast Attack: Incinerate
Charged Attack: Blast Burn

Is Typhlosion good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Typhlosion in Pokemon GO PvP

Typhlosion is a spice pick in the Great League and Ultra League of Pokemon GO. The addition of Thunder Punch to its moveset has given it a much-needed bait move and useful coverage into the abundant Water-types that threaten it.

In most situations, Shadow Typhlosion outperforms the regular version. However, whatever version you have can do well when used strategically.

Typhlosion in Pokemon GO PvE

Even in Pokemon GO PvE, Shadow Typhlosion outclasses regular Typhlosion. With the best moveset, it is the 18th most powerful Fire-type attacker in the game. You can use it to find reasonable success in mid-tier raids and as a Gym attacker.

Pokemon GO Typhlosion: All moves and stats

Fast Attacks

Ember
Incinerate
Shadow Claw

Charged Attacks

Fire Blast
Overheat
Solar Beam
Thunder Punch
Blast Burn (Community Day move; might require an Elite Charged TM)

Base Stats

Attack: 223
Defense: 173
Stamina: 186
Max CP: 3,266

Pokemon GO Typhlosion: Strengths and weaknesses

Being a Fire-type Pocket Monster, Typhlosion resists the following elemental types:

Grass (62.5%)
Bug (62.5%)
Fairy (62.5%)
Fire (62.5%)
Steel (62.5%)
Ice (62.5%)

Typhlosion has the following weaknesses:

Rock (160.0%)
Water (160.0%)
Ground (160.0%)

The types Typhlosion can hit super-effectively using its STAB attacks are:

Grass
Bug
Ice
Steel

Also read - Typhlosion vs Hisuian Typhlosion: Typings, movesets, and more in Pokemon GO

Best counters to Pokemon GO Typhlosion

Best Great League counters: Swampert, Altered Forme Giratina, Shadow Swampert, Greninja, Skeledirge, Jellicent, Poliwrath

Best Ultra League counters: Swampert, Greninja, Altered Forme Giratina, Poliwrath, Guzzlord, Tapu Fini, Tentacruel, Toxicroak

Best Master League counters: Rhypherior, Rayquaza, Complete Forme Zygarde, Palkia, Altered Forme Giratina, Therian Forme Landorus, Kyogre

Best PvE counters:

Shadow Rhyperior: Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Mega Diancie: Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rampardos: Smack Down and Rock Slide
Shadow or MegaTyranitar: Smack Down and Stone Edge
Tyrantrum: Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Primal Kyogre: Water Fall and Origin Pulse
Mega Swampert: Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Shadow Kingler: Bubble and Crabhammer
Greninja: Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon
Primal or regular Groudon: Mud Shot and Precipice Blades*
Mega or Shadow Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earth Power*
Shadow Excadrill: Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
Therian Forme Landorus: Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm

FAQs on Typhlosion in Pokemon GO

Q1) Is Typhlosion any good in Pokemon GO?

Typhlosion can be a decent Pokemon in Pokemon GO, especially with its Community Day move Blast Burn. It's a powerful fire attacker but a bit frail on defense. It performs better in Ultra League than Great League PvP.

Q2) How rare is Typhlosion in Pokemon GO?

Typhlosion itself isn't particularly rare. You won't find it in the wild very often, but it's the final evolution of Cyndaquil which is a starter Pokemon. The real challenge is finding enough Cyndaquil Candy to evolve.

Q3) What are the odds of getting a shiny Typhlosion in Pokemon GO?

The standard shiny rate in Pokemon GO is around 1 in 500 for encountering any Pokemon in the wild. This is the same for Typhlosion as well.

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