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Centiskorch is a Fire and Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8, known for its long heated body, strong physical attacks, useful abilities and Gigantamax form. This guide covers Centiskorch’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax Centiskorch information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Centiskorch guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
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| Abilities | FAQ |
Centiskorch is the evolved form of Sizzlipede. It is a Fire and Bug-type Pokemon with a heated body, sharp fangs and a Gigantamax form that gives it access to G-Max Centiferno in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Competitive Overview
Centiskorch can be a useful offensive Fire and Bug-type Pokemon thanks to its high Attack, strong HP stat and access to moves such as Fire Lash, Leech Life, Power Whip and Knock Off. It can pressure teams by lowering Defense, recovering HP and threatening common coverage targets.
Centiskorch’s biggest strengths are its strong physical movepool, Flash Fire utility and Gigantamax option in Sword and Shield. Its biggest drawbacks are its low Speed and major weakness to Rock-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Centiskorch, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Centiskorch
National Dex
#0851
Type
Fire / Bug
Species
Radiator Pokemon
Height
9’10” / 3.0 m
300 cm
Weight
264.6 lbs / 120.0 kg
120.0 kg
Abilities
Flash Fire, White Smoke, Flame Body
Centiskorch has strong HP and Attack with respectable special bulk. Its Speed is only average, so it often works best as a bulky attacker rather than a fast sweeper.
Centiskorch has a strong movepool with Fire, Bug, Dark, Grass and coverage options. These are some of Centiskorch’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
One of Centiskorch’s signature-style attacks, dealing Fire-type damage while lowering the target’s Defense.
A reliable Bug-type attack that restores HP after dealing damage.
A useful Bug-type move that can lower the target’s Attack.
Strong Grass-type coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
Useful Dark-type utility that can remove the target’s held item when available.
A powerful Fire-type physical attack for high-damage sets.
Raises Attack, Defense and accuracy, helping Centiskorch become harder to stop.
Centiskorch’s Gigantamax move in Pokemon Sword and Shield, trapping foes in flames after it hits.
Centiskorch can learn Fire, Bug, Dark, Grass, Electric, Water and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Centiskorch’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Centiskorch is a Fire and Bug-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel and Fairy-type moves, but it also leaves Centiskorch weak to Water, Flying and especially Rock-type attacks.
Type
Fire / Bug
Weaknesses
Flying, Rock and Water
Resistances
Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel and Fairy
Immunity
None
Centiskorch’s abilities help it either improve Fire-type utility, avoid stat disruption or support specific attacking options depending on the game and format.
Powers up Centiskorch’s Fire-type moves if it is hit by a Fire-type attack and makes it immune to that Fire attack.
Prevents Centiskorch’s stats from being lowered by opposing Pokemon.
May burn an attacker that makes contact with Centiskorch. This is Centiskorch’s hidden ability.
Centiskorch evolves from Sizzlipede starting at Level 28. The full Centiskorch evolution line is Sizzlipede and Centiskorch.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Sizzlipede at Level 28
Centiskorch’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It was introduced in Generation 8, so older generation games list it as not introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Centiskorch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found in Giant’s Foot. Can also be obtained by evolving Sizzlipede at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in Giant’s Foot. Can also be obtained by evolving Sizzlipede at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Centiskorch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Centiskorch is Centiskorch’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps Centiskorch’s Fire and Bug typing while gaining access to the Fire-type G-Max move G-Max Centiferno.
Category
Radiator Pokemon
Type
Fire / Bug
Height
246’01″+
Weight
Unknown
Gigantamax Centiskorch uses amplified heat and its long body to trap opponents with G-Max Centiferno, making the form an important part of Centiskorch’s Pokemon Sword and Shield identity.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Centiskorch. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Centiskorch is a Fire and Bug-type Pokemon.
Centiskorch is weak to Flying, Rock and Water-type moves. Rock is especially dangerous because Centiskorch has a major weakness to it.
Centiskorch evolves from Sizzlipede starting at Level 28.
Centiskorch’s abilities are Flash Fire, White Smoke and Flame Body as its hidden ability.
Centiskorch’s best moves often include Fire Lash, Leech Life, Lunge, Power Whip, Knock Off, Flare Blitz, Coil and G-Max Centiferno.
Centiskorch can be a useful bulky physical attacker because of its Attack, HP, Fire and Bug typing, coverage moves and Gigantamax option.
The most common way to get Centiskorch is to evolve Sizzlipede at Level 28. In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Centiskorch can also be found at Giant’s Foot.
Yes, Centiskorch has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield with the G-Max move G-Max Centiferno.
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