Fire blast or Flare blitz?

Question

I've noticed most fire types have been learning Flare blitz and not Fire blast.Witch is wierd cause 1/3 of the damage is just going back at you.If it was 1/8 of your HP than fine but 1/3 of the damage.It makes it feel like you don't want it to be a one hit KO.I've hardly ever missed a Fire blast unless it's "go random fire type,use Fire blast."I do it like "go random fire type,use a random move THEN Fire blast."Witch one is better?

Answer 1

It really depends on what stats you have for the Pokemon. People actually lean toward Fire Blast more, in my Experience. People go for Flare Blitz when the Pokemon's attack is high.