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Chandelure.

national dex #609 · gen V
BST 520 · ghost / fire
Chandelure official artwork
ghostfire
#609 · gen V
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HP
60
ATK
55
DEF
90
SPA
145
SPD
90
SPE
80
BST 520 · best Sp. Atk 145 · worst Attack 55 · meters scale to 200

Chandelure is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Normal, Fighting.

Typingghostfire
AbilitiesFlash Fire, Flame Body, Infiltrator
Height, weight1.0 m / 34.3 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsIndeterminate
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Dex position
#609 of 1025
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Chandelure base stats

BST 520 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk55103229
Def90166306
SpA145265427
SpD90166306
Spe80148284
BST520bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Chandelure weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ghost / Fire dual typing
nor0
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig0
poi½
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug¼
roc2
gho2
dra1
dar2
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy
Immune to
Normal, Fighting

Chandelure abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Flame BodyHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
InfiltratorhiddenBypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Chandelure evolution line

3 stages

Best Chandelure moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
ghostPoltergeistPHYS110
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
grassEnergy BallSPEC90

Chandelure moves

gen 9 · 69 moves · 16 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 1 egg · 9 tutor
54 moves · Chandelure appears in 9 games
Confuse RayL1CurseL1Fire SpinL1HexL1ImprisonL1InfernoL1MementoL1MinimizeL1Night ShadeL1OverheatL1Pain SplitL1Shadow BallL1Will O WispL1Acid ArmoreggBurning JealousyTMCalm MindTMClear SmogeggDark PulseTMDouble TeamTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFlame ChargeTMFlamethrowerTMFlare BlitzTMGiga ImpactTMHazeeggHeat WaveTMHyper BeamTMLash OutTMMystical FireTMPaybackTMPoltergeistTMPower SpliteggProtectTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMRestTMRoundTMSafeguardTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSpiteTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTauntTMTemper FlareTMThiefTMTrailblazeTMTrickTMTrick RoomTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 1
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 1
Night ShadeSTABghostSPEC-100%15Level 1
MinimizenormalSTAT--10Level 1
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 1
SmogpoisonSPEC3070%20Level 1
CurseghostSTAT--10Level 1
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Level 1
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15Level 1
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15Level 1
MementodarkSTAT-100%10Level 1
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10Level 1
AstonishSTABghostPHYS30100%15Level 1
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5Level 1
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10Level 1
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 1
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Lash OutdarkPHYS75100%5TM / HM
Night ShadeSTABghostSPEC-100%15TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Trick RoompsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30Egg
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5Tutor
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Tutor
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor

Chandelure Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

This Pokémon haunts dilapidated mansions. It sways its arms to hypnotize opponents with the ominous dancing of its flames.

Shield

In homes illuminated by Chandelure instead of lights, funerals were a constant occurrence— or so it’s said.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Being consumed in Chandelure’s flame burns up the spirit, leaving the body behind.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

The spirits burned up in its ominous flame lose their way and wander this world forever.

Generation V3 entries
Black

It absorbs a spirit, which it then burns. By waving the flames on its arms, it puts its foes into a hypnotic trance.

White

Being consumed in Chandelure’s flame burns up the spirit, leaving the body behind.

Black 2, White 2

The spirits burned up in its ominous flame lose their way and wander this world forever.

Chandelure species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBlack
ShapeArms
HabitatUnknown
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight34.3 kg (75.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsIndeterminate
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience234
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#609
Unova (BW)#115
Unova (B2W2)#192
Conquest#039
Kalos Mountain#067
Galar#289
Crown Tundra#050
Kitakami#148
Lumiose City#191
Champions#609
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker55 Atk / 145 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 145excellent
Speed tier80 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load5 weak / 7 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Chandelure

Chandelure is a Ghost and Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This Pokémon haunts dilapidated mansions. It sways its arms to hypnotize opponents with the ominous dancing of its flames. Chandelure stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 34.3 kg (75.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Chandelure base stats

Chandelure has a base stat total of 520, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 145 (excellent), while its lowest is Attack at 55 (below average). Chandelure excels as a special attacker. Chandelure is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.

Chandelure weaknesses and resistances

As a Ghost and Fire-type, Chandelure is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Chandelure 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Chandelure abilities

Chandelure's abilities include Flash Fire, Flame Body, Infiltrator. Flash Fire protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.. Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Infiltrator, which bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Chandelure moves and learnset

Chandelure can learn 69 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, 1 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power). For coverage, Chandelure can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Chandelure

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Chandelure can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Chandelure yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Chandelure belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Chandelure is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Litwick → Lampent → Chandelure).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Chandelure. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Chandelure, or use the team builder to see how Chandelure fits into your squad.

Tools for Chandelure
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