Tepig
Tepig is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0498 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire |
| Species | Fire Pig Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Blaze Thick Fat (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0004 (Black/White) 0004 (Black 2/White 2) 0004 (Legends: Z-A) 0203 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 63 | 117 | 247 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Total | 308 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Tepig changes
- In Generations 5-6, Tepig has a base experience yield of 28.
- In Generations 5-7, Tepig has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them. |
|---|---|
| White | It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp. |
Moves learned by Tepig
Moves learnt by level up
Tepig learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 13 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 24 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 32 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 50 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 56 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Tepig does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Tepig is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 103 | Work Up | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Tepig learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 19 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
| 21 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 25 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 27 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 33 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
| 39 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 43 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Tepig learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tepig gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Yawn | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Tepig is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 144 | Fire Pledge | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 180 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 189 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Tepig sprites
Where to find Tepig
| Black White |
Nuvema Town |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Aspertia City |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
| Sun Moon |
Breed Pignite/Emboar |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Tepig questions
- What is a good LC moveset for Tepig?
- How do you get a Water type Pokemon if your first Pokemon was Tepig and you don't have a rod?
- Is Tepig A Good Starter?
- Should I wait to evolve my tepig and oshawott?
- Can I get another Tepig and Oshawatt in Black?
- Can you get a Oshawott if you already got a Tepig as a starter Pokemon?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Tepig |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ポカブ (Pokabu) |
| German | Floink |
| French | Gruikui |
| Italian | Tepig |
| Spanish | Tepig |
| Korean | 뚜꾸리 (ttukkuri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 暖暖猪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 暖暖豬 |
| English |
Fire Pig Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ひぶたポケモン |
| German | Feuerferkel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Cochon Feu |
| Italian | Pokémon Suinfuoco |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cerdo Fuego |
| Korean | 불돼지포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 火猪宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 火豬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tepid
- lukewarm
- pig
- farmyard animal


