Centiskorch

Centiskorch is a Fire/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

While its burning body is already dangerous on its own, this excessively hostile Pokemon also has large and very sharp fangs.

Centiskorch has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Centiferno.

Pokédex data

National № 0851
Type Fire Bug
Species Radiator Pokémon
Height 3.0 m (9′10″)
Weight 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Flash Fire
2. White Smoke
Flame Body (hidden ability)
Local № 0160 (Sword/Shield)
0100 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 184
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 100
310 404
Attack 115
211 361
Defense 65
121 251
Sp. Atk 90
166 306
Sp. Def 90
166 306
Speed 65
121 251
Total 525 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

(Level 28)

Pokédex entries

Centiskorch

Sword When it heats up, its body temperature reaches about 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. It lashes its body like a whip and launches itself at enemies.
Shield While its burning body is already dangerous on its own, this excessively hostile Pokémon also has large and very sharp fangs.

Gigantamax

Sword Gigantamax energy has evoked a rise in its body temperature, now reaching over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Its heat waves incinerate its enemies.
Shield The heat that comes off a Gigantamax Centiskorch may destabilize air currents. Sometimes it can even cause storms.

Moves learned by Centiskorch

Moves learnt by level up

Centiskorch learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1InfernoFireSpecial 100 50
1SmokescreenNormalStatus 100
1WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
15Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
20Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
25CoilPoisonStatus
32SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
39Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
46CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
53Fire LashFirePhysical 80 100
60LungeBugPhysical 80 100
67Burn UpFireSpecial 130 100

Egg moves

Centiskorch learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Centiskorch gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Defense CurlNormalStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100

Move Tutor moves

Centiskorch can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Centiskorch is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Centiskorch is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
15Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
36Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
43OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
55Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
72Power WhipGrassPhysical 120 85
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
88Heat CrashFirePhysical 100

Centiskorch sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Centiskorch sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny

Where to find Centiskorch

Sword
Shield
Giant's Foot
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Centiskorch
Japanese マルヤクデ (Maruyakude)
German Infernopod
French Scolocendre
Italian Centiskorch
Spanish Centiskorch
Korean 다태우지네 (dataeujine)
Chinese (Simplified) 焚焰蚣
Chinese (Traditional) 焚焰蚣

 

English Radiator Pokémon
Japanese はつねつポケモン
German Exotherm-Pokémon
French Pokémon Calorifère
Italian Pokémon Termogeno
Spanish Pokémon Radiador
Korean 발열포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 发热宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 發熱寶可夢

Name origin

centipede
insect with many legs
scorch
burn a surface or the ground