Blaze Kick (move)

Blaze Kick ブレイズキック Blaze Kick

Battles Type  Fire Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  85 Accuracy  90% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation III TR41 in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jam  0   A highly appealing move.

Super Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   An appealing move that can be used repeatedly without boring the audience.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Blaze Kick (Japanese: ブレイズキック Blaze Kick) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation IV, it was the signature move of Blaziken. It was TR41 in Generation VIII.

Effect

Blaze Kick deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio. It has a 10% chance of burning the target.

Blaze Kick can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Sunny Day was used in the previous turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination and will gain extra three appeal points if the move Focus Energy was used in the prior turn.

Description

Games Description RSEColoXD A kick with a high critical-hit ratio. May cause a burn. FRLG A fiery kick with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also burn the foe. DPPtHGSSPBR The user launches a kick with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also leave the target with a burn. BWB2W2 The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This may also leave the target with a burn. SV The user launches a kick that has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
										SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0106		Hitmonlee		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	41	45	45	45	24	24	24
0256		Combusken		Field		Field	−	−	−	−	−	40	40	40
0257		Blaziken		Field		Field	36	36	36	36	1, Evo.	42	42	Evo.
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TR

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						VIII
						SwSh TR41
0006		Charizard		Monster	Dragon	✔
0106		Hitmonlee		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0145		Zapdos Galarian Form		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0256		Combusken		Field		Field	✔
0257		Blaziken		Field		Field	✔
0447		Riolu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like	✔
0494		Victini		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0620		Mienshao		Field	Human-Like	✔
0649		Genesect		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0727		Incineroar		Field		Field	✔
0802		Marshadow		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0807		Zeraora		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0813		Scorbunny		Field	Human-Like	✔
0814		Raboot		Field	Human-Like	✔
0815		Cinderace		Field	Human-Like	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII
									SMUSUM	BDSP
0390		Chimchar		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0447		Riolu		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation VIII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0807		Zeraora		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	1 Million Victories Shiny Zeraora
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like	2008 World Championships Lucario
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0649		Genesect		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Genesect
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Blaze Kick inflicts damage, and has an increased critical-hit ratio (50% in the Rescue Team series, 30% in the Explorers and Adventure Squad series). It can leave the target with a burn.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 16 - 13 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDTDS 16 - 13 - 88% - Front Enemy No BSL 16 - 13 - 88% - Front Enemy No SMD 17 99 18 40 95% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Blaze Kick is a Charged Attack that has been available since May 19, 2019.

Blaze Kick
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 45 Energy cost 33 Duration 1.2 seconds Damage window 0.45 - 0.8 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 60 Energy cost 40 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Updates

Trainer Battles

• December 1, 2023
  • Power: 55 → 60

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Blaze Kick	Physical	4	—	140	168	90%	An opponent	—	Critical hits land more easily. Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target burned.	Sygna Suit May & Blaziken
		3								Sygna Suit May & Mega Blaziken
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
All About Us Blaze Kick	Physical	Default		160	192	An opponent		—	Become Mega Blaziken until the end of battle. The more the target's Defense is lowered, the greater the power of this attack.	Sygna Suit May & Blaziken
		6★ EX		240	288
		6★ EX with EX role							The first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Blaze Kick

★★★★
Attack power	47.44225
Charge time	0.66 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	3%
Additional effect	May burn the foe

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Blaze Kick is Cinderace's first move. It is obtained by evolving form Raboot at level 7 and upgrading Ember into it instead of Pyro Ball. The user performs a fiery flying kick; shoving, burning, and critting enemies hit. In addition, the user is immune to hindrances while using this move. At level 11, after this move hits, the user's basic attack speed is increased for a while.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause a burn. It thaws and frees frozen Pokémon. It has a high critical-hit rate. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Burn status condition. It thaws out frozen Pokémon. It has a high critical-hit rate. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで やけどじょうたいにかえる こおっていたポケモンは こおりがとける きゅうしょに あたりやすい MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It could also leave the enemy with a burn. MDRTDX It damages an enemy. It could also leave the enemy with a burn. It has a high critical-hit rate.

In the anime

Main series

Blaziken Hitmonlee Genesect Raboot
The user launches a fiery kick. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The end of Blaziken's leg blazes in flames and it kicks the opponent.
Harrison's Blaziken	Johto Photo Finish		Debut
Rafe's Blaziken	Destiny Deoxys		None
May's Blaziken	Once More with Reeling!		None
Gurkinn's Blaziken	The Cave of Trials!		None
	One of Hitmonlee's feet becomes surrounded in red-orange flames and he kicks the opponent. On occasion, this will burn the opponent.
Barry's Hitmonlee	Casting a Paul on Barry!		None
	Genesect's foot is surrounded by a bright orange flame and it kicks the opponent.
Red Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Game event-exclusive move
	The end of Mega Blaziken's leg blazes in flames and it kicks the opponent.
A Trainer's Blaziken	Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction		None
Blaziken Mask's Blaziken	Confronting the Darkness!		None
	Raboot's feet become surrounded in red-orange flames and it kicks the opponent.
Goh's Raboot	A Crackling Raid Battle!		None
	Cinderace's feet become surrounded in red-orange flames and it kicks the opponent.
Goh's Cinderace	Getting More Than You Battled For!		None
An illusionary Cinderace created by Unown	Star Night, Star Flight!		None

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Mega Blaziken
The user launches a fiery kick at the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The end of Mega Blaziken's leg blazes in flames and it kicks the opponent.
May's Blaziken	Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer		None

In the manga

Movie adaptations

The user's leg bursts into flames and it kicks the foe with it.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Genesect's leg bursts into flames and it kicks the opponent with it.
Red Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut Game event-exclusive move

Pokémon Adventures

Blaziken Mega Blaziken
The user kicks the opponent with a blazed foot.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	The end of one of Blaziken's feet bursts into flames and it roundhouse kicks the opponent with it. As it kicks, it leaves behind a trail of fire.
Sapphire's Chic	I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder!		Debut
	The end of one of Mega Blaziken's feet bursts into flames and it roundhouse kicks the opponent with it. As it kicks, it leaves behind a trail of fire.
Sapphire's Chic	Gorebyss Changes Color		None

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Blaze Kick was the first Generation III move seen in the anime. It was used by Harrison's Blaziken in Johto Photo Finish, prior to the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 火焰踢 Fóyihm Tek Mandarin 火焰踢 Huǒyàn Tī Czech Zářivý kop Danish Flammespark Dutch Vlamschop Finnish Liekkipotku (EP272) Tulipotku (AG013) Blaze-potku (M07) French Pied Brûleur German Feuerfeger Greek Φλεγόμενο Λάκτισμα Phlegómeno Láktisma Hindi ज्वाला भरी किक Jwala bhari kick Indonesian Blaze Kick* Tendangan Api Italian Calciardente Korean 블레이즈킥 BeulleijeukigIX+ 브레이즈킥 BeureijeukigIV–VIII Polish Ogniokop Portuguese Brazil Chute Labareda (games, XY066–present, TCG, manga) Chute Flamejante (AG191–DP184) Other names: Chute de Fogo*, Pontapé Relâmpago* Portugal Chuto Flama (DP076, XY066–present) Pontapé Chama (AG191, DP184) Pontapé Incandescente (AG013) Pontapé de Fogo (EP272) Serbian Plameni Šut Spanish Latin America Patada Llameante (EP272) Patada Neblina* (AG013) Patada de Fuego (AG191-DP076) Patada Ígnea (M07, DP184) Spain Patada Ígnea Swedish Blaziken Kick* Blazespark* Brandsparksattack* Thai เตะเปลวเพลิง Turkish Alev Tekmesi Ateş Tekmesi Vietnamese Cú Đá Lửa

Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

All About Us Blaze Kick Language Title Japanese あたしたちの全部を教える ブレイズキック Atashitachi no Zenbu o Oshieru Bureizu Kikku Mandarin Chinese 訴說我們的一切之 火焰踢 Sùshuō Wǒmen de Yīqiè-zhī Huǒyàn Tī French Monter qui nous sommes ! Pied Brûleur ! German Feuerfeger der Selbstverwirklichung Italian Calciardente che dice tutto di noi Korean 우리의 모든 것을 알려주는 브레이즈킥 Uri-ui Modeun Geoseul Allyeojuneun Beureizeu Kik Spanish Patada Ígnea que Demuestra lo que Somos

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