#1020 · Gen 9 · 590 BST
Gouging Fire
A pseudo-legendary Fire/Dragon-type introduced in Generation 9 with strong 121 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 590. Combines bulk with offensive power. Common ability: Protosynthesis.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
180/121/126/76/101/99
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
212/183/190/128/159/157
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Gouging Fire
Gouging Fire is a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon from Generation 9 with a Base Stat Total of 590. A pseudo-legendary Fire/Dragon-type introduced in Generation 9 with strong 121 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 590. Combines bulk with offensive power. Common ability: Protosynthesis.
Best stat: Defense (121 base)
Gouging Fire's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 115 base Attack and 91 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Protosynthesis
How to use Gouging Fire competitively
Open the damage calculator with Gouging Fire selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Gouging Fire appears in the species dropdown. Drop Gouging Fire into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #1020 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 9 |
| Type | Fire / Dragon |
| Abilities | Protosynthesis |
| Base Stat Total | 590 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 105 / 115 / 121 / 65 / 93 / 91 |