Flame Burst (move)

Flame Burst はじけるほのお Flame Burst

Battles Type  Fire Category  Special PP  15 (max. 24) Power  70 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

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

Availability Introduced  Generation V Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Beautiful Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Beautiful Appeal  0

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Makes audience expect little of other contestants.

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

Flame Burst (Japanese: はじけるほのお Flame Burst) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation V.

Effect

Generation V to VII

Flame Burst deals damage to the target, then inflicts damage to up to two Pokémon adjacent to that target equal to 1/16 of their respective maximum HP. Except in Battle Royals, the extra damage is dealt to the up to two Pokémon that are both allied with and adjacent to the target; in Battle Royals, the extra damage is dealt to the other two opposing Pokémon. The extra damage is not inflicted if the target was not affected by Flame Burst (such as due to Flame Burst missing, Flash Fire, or being protected).

The extra damage is effect damage, so it does not interact with Abilities such as Flash Fire or Color Change on the damaged Pokémon, and is not affected by protection moves and Endure, the Focus Sash or Focus Band, Wonder Guard, Substitute, Destiny Bond, or Telepathy. However, due to being effect damage, it is prevented by Magic Guard. This damage cannot miss.

Generation VIII onwards

Flame Burst cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well. SwShBDSPLA SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						V	VI	VII
								SMUSUM
0004		Charmander		Monster	Dragon	28	28	28
0005		Charmeleon		Monster	Dragon	32	32	32
0006		Charizard		Monster	Dragon	32	32	32
0037		Vulpix		Field		Field	24BW 23B2W2	23XY 28ORAS	28
0058		Growlithe		Field		Field	31BW 28B2W2	28	28
0126		Magmar		Human-Like		Human-Like	32BW 22B2W2	22	22
0218		Slugma		Amorphous		Amorphous	23	23XY 27ORAS	27
0219		Magcargo		Amorphous		Amorphous	23	23XY 27ORAS	27
0240		Magby		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	28BW 22B2W2	22	22
0255		Torchic		Field		Field	−	28ORAS	28
0322		Numel		Field		Field	21BW 15B2W2	15	15
0323		Camerupt		Field		Field	21BW 15B2W2	15	15
0467		Magmortar		Human-Like		Human-Like	32BW 22B2W2	22	22
0494		Victini		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	41	41	41
0513		Pansear		Field		Field	22	22	22
0514		Simisear		Field		Field	1	1	1
0607		Litwick		Amorphous		Amorphous	20	20	20
0608		Lampent		Amorphous		Amorphous	20	20	20
0609		Chandelure		Amorphous		Amorphous	1	1	1
0631		Heatmor		Field		Field	31	31	31
0757		Salandit		Monster	Dragon			24
0758		Salazzle		Monster	Dragon			24
0806		Blacephalon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			17USUM
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
						V	VI	VII
								SMUSUM
0155		Cyndaquil		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0255		Torchic		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0309		Electrike		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0324		Torkoal		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0434		Stunky		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
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

Flame Burst inflicts damage and any enemies adjacent to the target will be dealt 10 HP damage.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDGtI 12 99 15 50 95% 98% 10 tiles away Enemy Yes SMD 12 50 12 30 95% 98% 4 tiles away Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokkén Tournament

Flame Burst appears as one of Chandelure's Pokémon moves. Chandelure turns away from the opponent and fires an arcing projectile that proceeds to explode in a giant circle in the air. If charged, the projectile goes further, exploding on contact with the ground instead.

Pokémon Conquest

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Stars: ★★★ Power: 38 Accuracy: 100%

Effect: The Pokémon in the center takes regular move damage; the four Pokémon in the corners instead take fixed damage equal to 1/16 of their maximum HP, rounded down.

Users:

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

Flame Burst
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 70 Energy cost 50 Duration 2.6 seconds Damage window 1 - 2.1 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 70 Energy cost 55 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

Gyms & Raids

• July 30, 2016
  • Power: 25 → 30
• February 16, 2017
  • Power: 30 → 70
  • Energy cost: 25 → 50
  • Duration: 2.1 → 2.6 seconds
  • Damage window: 1.2 - 1.6 → 1 - 2.1 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Flame Burst

★★★★
Attack power	55.02085
Charge time	0.86 seconds
Range type	Explosion Shot
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Flame Burst is Charizard's first move as Charmander. The user attacks with a bursting flame forward, exploding on the first enemy hit, dealing damage and burning enemies in a small radius. The user gains a small movement speed bonus when hitting an enemy. The burn lasts 4s and reduces enemy Attack by 5%. Upon evolving into Charmeleon at level 5, it is replaced by either Flamethrower or Fire Punch.

Description

Games Description Conq. The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. MDGtI It damages even a faraway Pokémon. It also damages Pokémon around the Pokémon. SMD It even damages a faraway Pokémon. It also damages Pokémon around the enemy. MDRTDX It even damages a faraway Pokémon. It also damages Pokémon around the target.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Heatmor Charmander Salandit Lampent
The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Heatmor releases a stream of fire from its mouth into the air. The flames form into a ball of fire which bursts, sending multiple streaks of fire at the opponent.
Shamus's Heatmor	Evolution by Fire!		Debut
	Charmander fires an orange-yellow fireball from its mouth at the targeted opponent. After the strike, small embers hit the adjacent teammate of the opponent.
Trevor's Charmander	Battling Into the Hall of Fame!		None
	Salandit swings its tail, causing a red liquid to come flying out from the red patterns of its body at the opponent.
Tupp's three Salandit	Alola to New Adventure!		None
	Lampent creates and throws multiple light blue and purple fireballs at the opponent in rapid succession.
Leader's Lampent	Raid Battle in The Ruins!		None

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Litwick
The user fires a burst of flames at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Litwick fires a burst of flames at the opponent.
Monta's Litwick	Pokédex Complete!		Debut

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

Pansear
The user fires a burst of fire at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Pansear fires a burst of fire at the opponent.
Kai's Pansear	The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Heatmor Blacephalon
The user releases a burst of fire at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Heatmor releases a stream of fire from the hole on its tail at the opponent.
Trish's Heatmor	Homecoming		Debut
	Blacephalon releases a burst of fire from the front of its head the opponent.
A wild Blacephalon	An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast		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

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

• In Pokémon Conquest, the AI is remarkably flawed in its usage of Flame Burst, effectively ignoring the difference between the move's main damage and effect damage.
• Excluding signature moves and Z-Moves, Flame Burst is the only Fire-type move to not be usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 烈焰濺射 Lihtyihm Jinseh * 爆炸火焰 Baauja Fóyihm * Mandarin 烈焰濺射 / 烈焰溅射 Lièyàn Jiànshè * 爆炸火焰 Bàozhà Huǒyàn * Dutch Steekvlam French Rebondifeu German Funkenflug Italian Pirolancio Korean 불꽃튀기기 Bulkkot Twigigi Polish Salwa Ognia Portuguese Brazil Rajada de Chamas Portugal Rajada de Chamas Russian Огненный взрыв Ognenniy vzryv Spanish Latin America Golpe de Fuego Spain Pirotecnia Thai ระเบิดไฟ Vietnamese Ngọn Lửa Bùng Phá

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