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Blaziken(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon that made its first appearance in the Pokémon anime episode Pop Goes the Sneasel before debuting in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire. It is the final evolution of the Starter, Torchic. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken usung Blazikenite.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Blaziken is a bipedal, chicken-like Pokémon. The majority of Blaziken's body is red with accents of beige, yellow, and gray. Behind its head, there are beige, hair-like feathers that continue downward and surround its chest and abdomen. It has a small red face with a V-shaped crest on its head. Blaziken's blue eyes are semicircular with yellow sclerae, and its mouth is similar to a hooked beak. It has featherless, gray hands with three fingers each, and three clawed toes that are not normally visible due to the shaggy, yellow feathers on the bottom of its legs. A female has a shorter mask and hair than a male.
Blaziken has strong, muscular legs that give it great lower body strength. This lower body strength helps its kicking and jumping abilities. Blaziken's wrists have gray wristband-like markings capable of producing a tuft of fire above them. Blaziken can also make flames spout from its ankles. This allows it to cloak its feet or fists, and it uses these abilities while practicing a form of martial art. These combined abilities allow it to use its former signature move, Blaze Kick. Its flames burn more intensely when it faces stronger opponents. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place. While Blaziken is rarely found in the wild, it is known to inhabit grasslands.
Mega Blaziken[]
As Mega Blaziken, it loses its yellow markings and gains black markings on its upper legs and chest. Its hair-like feathers take on a wing-like shape and point upward, and the portion around its chest is rough around its shoulders. The crest on its head changes into a flat horn that curves backward. The fire it creates on its wrists is now longer. When Blaziken Mega Evolves into Mega Blaziken, it further hones the power of its kicks, always a source of pride to it. As it unleashes a flurry of savage kicks, its legs can begin to burn from the friction of the surrounding atmosphere. As Mega Blaziken's body temperature increases, its power and speed continue to ramp up.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Blaziken appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when is in the Blazing Chamber in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Infernape, Tepig, and Male Pyroar. Blaziken also appears as a Trophy or Spirit.
Trophy descriptions[]
Pokkén Tournament[]
Blaziken is a playable fighter for Pokkén Tournament. It was first available to those who signed up on the Pokken Web Link for August 2015. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Gatling Flame Kicks.
In the anime[]
Harrison's Blaziken
Blaziken made its anime debut near the end of the original anime. In Pop Goes the Sneasel, Harrison used a Blaziken to defeat the Sneasel that was blocking access to the flame of Ho-Oh. Harrison later used Blaziken in the Silver Conference quarterfinals battle against Ash Ketchum's Charizard and Blaziken defeated it.
In Once More With Reeling!, May's Combusken evolved into a Blaziken. It went with her to Johto, and it was at her party when she returned in A Full Course Tag Battle!.
May's Blaziken appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire animated trailer, capable for Mega Evolution.
Origin and inspiration[]
Blaziken is probably based on a cockfighting chicken, specifically the Japanese Shamo chicken breed known for its mane and upright posture. The feathery legs resemble those of a Cochin chicken. It bears a resemblance to Horus and Ra, two anthropomorphic ancient Egyptian deities with falcon heads. Blaziken may also be based on the basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken of Japanese folklore, or possibly the karura. It is somewhat based on the mythical phoenix, as its feathers burn off every few years. It may also draw inspiration from the taimatsu-maru, creatures that resembled raptors or tengu and trailed flames. In the Chinese Zodiac, Blaziken represents the Rooster.
Its Fighting type may also draw inspiration from Muay Thai fighters since Blaziken's official artwork depicts a typical flying knee and Mega Blaziken's stance portrays a check.
Blaziken is a combination of blaze and chicken.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Blaziken has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened. |
| Pokémon Emerald | It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place. |
| Pokémon FireRed | When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon Pearl | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon White | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon Y | When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Blaziken has incredibly strong legs—it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon’s blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings. |
| Pokémon Violet | It can jump powerfully, clearing a 30-story building in a single leap. Its flaming punches scorch its opponents. |
Game locations[]
In most of the main games, Blaziken is only available by evolving Combusken.
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
Evolution[]
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Form change[]
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Base Stats[]
Normal[]
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Attack | 110 |
| Sp. Defense | 70 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Total | 530 |
Mega[]
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 160 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Attack | 130 |
| Sp. Defense | 80 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 630 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Blaziken/gallery |
Sprites[]
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Trivia[]
- Blaziken is the only fully-evolved first partner Pokémon in the mainline games to appear in the anime before its debut generation.
- Blaziken was designed by Ken Sugimori, and is among the first Hoenn Pokémon to be designed.
- A pre-alpha sketch depicts an unused Pokémon with the traits of both Blaziken and Latias. Likewise, Mega Blaziken's ears appear similar to those in a pre-alpha sketch of Torchic.
- Mega Blaziken is the only Mega Evolution officially introduced in Pokémon X and Y that is not native to Kalos.
External links[]
- Blaziken (Pokémon) at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
- Blaziken at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.
| Mega Evolved Pokémon | |
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| Introduced in X and Y | Venusaur • Charizard • Blastoise • Alakazam • Gengar • Kangaskhan • Pinsir • Gyarados • Aerodactyl • Mewtwo • Ampharos • Scizor • Heracross • Houndoom • Tyranitar • Blaziken • Gardevoir • Mawile • Aggron • Medicham • Manectric • Banette • Absol • Garchomp • Lucario • Abomasnow |
| Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Beedrill • Pidgeot • Slowbro • Steelix • Sceptile • Swampert • Sableye • Sharpedo • Camerupt • Altaria • Glalie • Salamence • Metagross • Latias • Latios • Rayquaza • Lopunny • Gallade • Audino • Diancie |