tepig

Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Fire

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:

• Tepig has a stout, pig-like appearance with a primarily orange body.
• It has a round black snout and large, expressive eyes.
• Its ears are long and pointed, with black and pink coloring.
• Tepig has a curly tail with a red sphere at the end.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Tepig is known for its cheerful and energetic nature.
• It can often be found in grassy plains or near farm areas.
• Tepig is a warm-hearted Pokémon, forming close bonds with its trainers.
• It expels smoke from its nostrils when excited or threatened.

In Battle:

• Tepig is known for its physical and special attacking capabilities.
• Signature moves include Ember and Flame Charge.
• It is effective against Bug, Steel, Grass, and Ice types.
• Tepig is weak against Water, Rock, and Ground types.

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

• Tepig is part of the Unova region's starter Pokémon trio, alongside Snivy and Oshawott.
• Tepig's design is inspired by piglets and possibly the Chinese zodiac sign of the pig.
• In the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum catches a Tepig that was abandoned by its previous trainer.
• Tepig’s ability to shoot fire from its nose is reminiscent of fire-breathing animals from mythology.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
• White-2: It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
• X: It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
• Y: It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
• Omega-Ruby: It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.