Pokemon Guide
Tepig is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its Unova-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Tepig’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tepig guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Tepig is a Fire-type Pokemon from the Unova era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Tepig can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Tepig performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Tepig, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tepig
National Dex
#0498
Type
Fire
Species
Fire Pig Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
21.8 lbs / 9.9 kg
9.9 kg
Abilities
Blaze, Thick Fat
Tepig has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Tepig’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Flame Charge is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Flamethrower is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Flare Blitz is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Heat Crash is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Wild Charge is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Superpower is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Head Smash is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Will-O-Wisp is one of Tepig’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Tepig’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Tepig is a Fire-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground, Rock
Resistances
Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy
Immunities
None
Tepig’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Blaze gives Tepig an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
Thick Fat gives Tepig an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Tepig evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tepig at Level 17
Stage 3
Evolves from Pignite at Level 36
Tepig’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Tepig had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Tepig had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Choose as a starter Pokemon or trade from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 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 Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Choose as a starter Pokemon, or found in Wild Zone 20 after the main story. |
| Game | Where to Find Tepig |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tepig. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tepig is a Fire-type Pokemon.
Tepig is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.
Evolves from Pignite at Level 36
Tepig’s abilities are Blaze, Thick Fat.
Tepig’s best moves often include Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Flare Blitz, Heat Crash, Wild Charge, Superpower, Head Smash, Will-O-Wisp.
Tepig can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Tepig availability changes by game.
Choose as a starter Pokemon, or found in Wild Zone 20 after the main story.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Tepig.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
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