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Tepig(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth generation games Pokémon Black and White as a First partner Pokémon. It evolves into Pignite starting at level 17.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Tepig is a quadrupedal, pig-like Pokémon that is primarily orange. It has oval eyes, a red nose, and a thick yellow stripe on its snout. The upper portion of its head is dark brown, and its long, pointed ears are positioned closely together. Tepig has short legs, and its front feet are dark brown. A dark brown band covers its lower back and rear. Its curly tail is tipped with a ruddy red sphere.

Tepig is a nimble Pokémon capable of blowing fire from its snout. It will cloak itself in these flames in order to use its former signature move, Heat Crash. However, it will spout thick, black smoke when ill. Tepig will roast berries before eating them, but occasionally gets overexcited and burns them.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Ash Ketchum's Tepig debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!. He was previously owned by an arrogant Trainer named Shamus, but was released because he lost against a Deerling during a battle. Ash caught him after gaining his trust. He later evolved in Evolution by Fire! during a battle with his former owner.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
Pokémon White It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.
Pokémon Black 2 It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
Pokémon White 2 It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
Pokémon Y It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It’s more nimble than it looks, and it uses its speed to confound its enemies. It rapidly launches fireballs from both nostrils.
Pokémon Violet This Pokémon is a ravenous glutton. It uses its excellent sense of smell to find food, then cooks it to a crisp before eating.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
First partner Pokémon
Pokémon White
First partner Pokémon
Pokémon Black 2
First partner Pokémon
Pokémon White 2
First partner Pokémon
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Professor Birch on Route 101 after the Delta Episode
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Professor Birch on Route 101 after the Delta Episode
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Breed Emboar
Pokémon Moon
Breed Emboar
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern
Pokémon Violet
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern


Evolution[]

Tepig
Reach level 17.
Pignite
Reach level 36.
Emboar
PKMN498 PKMN499 PKMN500

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 63
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 45
Total 308

Moveset[]

Main article: Tepig/moveset

Gallery[]

Artwork[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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