Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlreturn players to Generation 4’s Sinnoh region. While some players are familiar with the region and its native Pokemon, others are making their Sinnoh journey for the first time.
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Both new and returning players will be on the lookout for good catches inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, and everygreat Pokemonteam needs a strong Fire-type. Whether playerschose a Fire-type starteror are trying to catch their own in the wild, the Sinnoh region provides tons of great options.
Updated March 28th, 2022 by Russ Boswell: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is a bit skimpy when it comes to Fire-type Pokemon, leaving many players to snag Infernape as their final evolution of choice. However, thanks to the National Pokedex and some changes over the years, players now have more choices when it comes to heated-up Pokemon to place on their potential competitive team or endgame squad. But what are thebest fire-types in Brilliant Diamond and Pearl, and where can players grab them if they want to add them to their lineup? To better answer that question, the following guide has been updated with even more choices.
12Camerupt
There are a lot of interesting Fire-type Pokemon that fly under the radar for a multitude of reasons. Some of them aren’t as iconic in their design, while others are a bit too weak for players to use competitively or on their team towards the endgame. A great example is Camerupt, a dual type Ground and Fire Pokemon that actually shows a lot of promise thanks to its abilities and moveset. It may have a lower base stat total than any of the other Pokemon on this list but it can still be a useful Fire-type for those going through Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Those that want a Camerupt will need tohead to Route 227 or Stark Mountain. They can also snag a Numel and evolve it (at level 33). Numel can be found in the same locations.
HP: 70
Total: 460
11Houndoom
Houndoomhas a great Attack and Special Attack stat and with a Dual-typing of Dark and Fire, it has an immunity to Psychic-type moves, which proves incredibly useful inBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Houndoom is a safe choice for players looking for a strong Fire-type attacker and is useful all the way through to the Elite Four.
Houndoom evolves from Houndour, though an evolved Houndoom can be caught using the Poke Radar onRoute 214andRoute 215, and can also be caught in the game’sGrand Underground.
HP: 75
Total: 500
10Rapidash
Rapidashis a great choice for players lacking a Fire-type Pokemon, as its Attack and Speed stat will be helpful in most situations. Rapidash’s pre-evolution, Ponyta, is also available earlier in the gamethan most other Fire-type Pokemon, which proves beneficial to earlyGrass-type opponents like Eterna City’s Gardenia.
Ponyta can be caught in tall grass onRoute 206,Route 210,Route 211,Route 214, andRoute 215. It can also be caught in theGrand Undergroundand will evolve into Rapidash at level 40. This is a high-level evolution,but players should be aidedbyPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’salways-active Exp. Share.
HP: 65
9Ninetails (Pokemon Shining Pearl Exclusive)
Ninetailsis a great all-around Pokemon, with its only real downside being its low HP stat of 73 and its sole Fire-typing. With a high Speed and Special Defense stat though, this Pokemon is still useful. With good a Fire-type move pool, Ninetails comes out as one of the betterFire-type Pokemonand has been loved by players since its Generation 1 debut.
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Ninetails evolves from Vulpix, who can be found in theGrand Underground. To evolve Vulpix into Ninetails, players will need aFire Stonewhich can be most easily obtained fromMr. Fuego at Fuego Ironworks. After players talk to him for the first time, he will present them with a Fire Stone.
HP: 73
Total: 505
8Flareon
Flareonis an iconic Eevee evolution from Generation 1. Flareon has been a fan favorite ever since its introduction, and this is only helped by its massive Attackstat that can rival even somelegendary PokemoninBrilliant Diamondand Shining Pearl. Flareon is a sole Fire-type Pokemon who canblast through most opponents in a few turnsthanks to its Attack stat and great move pool.
Eevee can be caught by walking in tall grass inTrophy Gardenand will require aFire Stoneto be evolved into Flareon. Players can acquire a Fire Stone from Mr. Fuego inFuego Ironworks.
Total: 525
7Blaziken
Blazikenis a Generation 3 Fire-type starter Pokemon. Blaziken is a Dual-type Fire and Fighting Pokemon which proves useful due to the combination’s load of resistance it affords Blaziken. With access to great Fire, Fighting, and even some Flying-type moves, Blaziken is extremely versatile.
Torchic, Blaziken’s pre-evolution, can be caught inBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sGrand Underground. Torchic evolves into Combusken at level 16 and Blaziken at level 36.
HP: 80
Total: 530
6Infernape
Infernapeis the Sinnoh region’svery own Fire-type starter Pokemon. As a Dual Fire and Fighting-type, Infernape has many different options in its arsenal of moves and can fit into many different roles on a player’s team. Infernape’s usefulness is best highlighted by its high Attack and Special Attack stat.
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If players chose not to go with Infernape as theirstarter Pokemon, it can still be obtained in the game’sGrand Underground. Chimchar will evolve into Monferno at level 14 and Infernape at level 36.
HP: 76
Total: 534
5Typhlosion
Typhlosionis Generation 2’s Fire-type starter Pokemon and has become a fan-favorite. As one of the most powerful Fire-type starters, Typhlosion comes along with well-rounded stats, and a move pool full of enormously powerful moves, like Eruption and Burn Up. Typhlosion is a great choice for players looking for an end-game Fire-type to fill out their party.
Typhlosion’s prior evolution, Cyndaquil, can be caught in the game’sGrand Underground. It will evolve into Quilava at level 14 and Typhlosion at level 36.
HP: 78
4Charizard
One of the most well-known Pokemon,Charizardhas remained at the top of the list for sought-after Fire-typePokemonfor generations. With a high Speed and Special Attack stat, Charizard is a great asset on anyPokemonteam. As a Dual Flying and Fire-typePokemon, Charizard falls short in its 4X damage weakness to Rock-type moves but with the right moves, players can avoid danger with thisPokemon.
Charmander can be found inBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sGrand Underground. It will evolve into Charmeleon at level 16 and Charizard at level 36.
3Magmortar (Pokemon Shining Pearl Exclusive)
Magmortarhas decent stats, but it’s the 125 Special Attack stat that sets it apart from most other Pokemon. With a Special Attack stat that canrival many legendaryPokemon, Magmortar is a very usefulPokemonto have on any team. ThisPokemonis only available inPokemon Shining Pearl.
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Magmortar’s baby form, Magby, can be caught inPokemon Shining Pearl’sGrand Underground. It will evolve into Magmar at level 30 and Magmortar once it is traded while holding theMagmarizer.
