pignite

Pignite is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Fire / Fighting

Abilities:

• Blaze: Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Thick Fat (Hidden Ability): Reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type moves by 50%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Pignite is a stout, bipedal Pokémon resembling a pig.
• It has a rotund body covered in orange fur with black bands around its neck and chest.
• Its nose is pink, and it has long ears on top of its head.
• Pignite features strong limbs and a curled tail.
• Its eyes are white with black pupils, and it has a small, pointed snout.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Pignite is known for its energetic and competitive nature.
• It thrives in areas where it can train and battle, often found in forests or near trainers' habitats.
• Pignite can be seen practicing its fighting moves when not in battle.
• It is a social Pokémon that enjoys being part of a group, often seen with its evolutionary relatives.

In Battle:

• Pignite excels in physical attacks, utilizing both its Fire and Fighting-type moves.
• Notable moves include Flame Charge, Arm Thrust, and Heat Crash.
• It is effective against Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, and Normal-type Pokémon.
• Pignite is vulnerable to Water, Flying, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.
• Its Thick Fat ability can give it a defensive edge against Fire and Ice-type opponents.

Evolution:

• Pignite evolves from Tepig starting at level 17.
• It evolves into Emboar starting at level 36.

Interesting Facts:

• Pignite's design is based on a combination of a pig and a sumo wrestler, emphasizing its strength and fighting style.
• It is part of the "Fire-Fighting starter" trend seen in several Pokémon generations.
• Pignite's evolutionary line is believed to be inspired by characters from the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West."
• It is known for its ability to control fire with its internal furnace-like physiology, which allows it to emit fire from its nose and mouth.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
• White: Whatever it eats becomes fuel for the flame in its stomach. When it is angered, the intensity of the flame increases.
• Black-2: The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
• White-2: The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
• X: The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
• Y: When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
• Omega-Ruby: The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.