Blaze Kick (move)

Blaze Kick ブレイズキック Blaze Kick

Battles Type  Fire Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  85 Accuracy  90% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation III TR41 in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jam  0   A highly appealing move.

Super Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   An appealing move that can be used repeatedly without boring the audience.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Blaze Kick (Japanese: ブレイズキック Blaze Kick) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation IV, it was the signature move of Blaziken. It is TR41 in Generation VIII.

Effect

Blaze Kick deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio. It has a 10% chance of burning the target.

Blaze Kick can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining extra four appeal points if the move Sunny Day was used in the prior turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination and will gain extra three appeal points if the move Focus Energy was used in the prior turn.

Description

Games Description RSEColoXD A kick with a high critical-hit ratio. May cause a burn. FRLG A fiery kick with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also burn the foe. DPPtHGSSPBR The user launches a kick with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also leave the target with a burn. BWB2W2 The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn. XYORAS SMUSUM SwShBDSP The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0106		Hitmonlee		Human-Like		Human-Like		41	45	45	45SMUSUM	24
0256		Combusken		Field		Field						40
0257		Blaziken		Field		Field	36	36	36	36	1, Evo.	42
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TR

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Machine
						I --	II --	III --	IV --	V --	VI --	VII --	VIII TR41	IX --
0006		Charizard		Monster	Dragon						✔
0106		Hitmonlee		Human-Like		Human-Like						✔
145G		Zapdos Galarian Form		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0256		Combusken		Field		Field						✔
0257		Blaziken		Field		Field						✔
0447		Riolu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like						✔
0494		Victini		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0620		Mienshao		Field	Human-Like						✔
0649		Genesect		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0727		Incineroar		Field		Field						✔
0802		Marshadow		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0807		Zeraora		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔
0813		Scorbunny		Field	Human-Like						✔
0814		Raboot		Field	Human-Like						✔
0815		Cinderace		Field	Human-Like						✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0390		Chimchar		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0447		Riolu		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation VIII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0807		Zeraora		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	1 Million Victories Shiny Zeraora
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like	2008 World Championships Lucario
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0649		Genesect		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Genesect
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, Blaze Kick is a move with 16 base power, 88% accuracy and 13PP. The user attacks enemy in front of them, even if they are frozen (thawing them out in the process), possibly inflicting a burn. This move has an increased critical-hit ratio.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Blaze Kick is a Charged Attack that has been available since March 19, 2019.

Blaze Kick
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 45 Energy cost 33 Duration 1.2 seconds Damage window 0.45 - 0.8 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 55 Energy cost 40 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause a burn. It thaws and frees frozen Pokémon. It has a high critical-hit rate. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Burn status condition. It thaws out frozen Pokémon. It has a high critical-hit rate. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで やけどじょうたいにかえる こおっていたポケモンは こおりがとける きゅうしょに あたりやすい MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It could also leave the enemy with a burn. MDRTDX It damages an enemy. It could also leave the enemy with a burn. It has a high critical-hit rate.

In the anime

Main series

Hitmonlee Genesect Raboot Blaziken
The user launches a fiery kick. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The end of Blaziken's leg blazes in flames and it kicks the opponent.
Harrison's Blaziken	Johto Photo Finish		Debut
Rafe's Blaziken	Destiny Deoxys		None
May's Blaziken	Once More with Reeling!		None
Gurkinn's Blaziken	The Cave of Trials!		None
	One of Hitmonlee's feet becomes surrounded in red-orange flames and he kicks the opponent. On occasion, this will burn the opponent.
Barry's Hitmonlee	Casting a Paul on Barry!		None
	Genesect's foot is surrounded by a bright orange flame and it kicks the opponent.
Red Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Game event-exclusive move
	The end of Mega Blaziken's leg blazes in flames and it kicks the opponent.
A Trainer's Blaziken	Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction		None
Blaziken Mask's Blaziken	Confronting the Darkness!		None
	Raboot's feet become surrounded in red-orange flames and it kicks the opponent.
Goh's Raboot	A Crackling Raid Battle!		None
	Cinderace's feet become surrounded in red-orange flames and it kicks the opponent.
Goh's Cinderace	Getting More Than You Battled For!		None
An illusionary Cinderace created by Unown	Star Night, Star Flight!		None

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Mega Blaziken
The user launches a fiery kick at the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The end of Mega Blaziken's leg blazes in flames and it kicks the opponent.
May's Blaziken	Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer		None

In the manga

Movie adaptations

The user's leg is covered ablaze and kicks the foe with it.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Genesect's leg is covered ablaze and kicks the foe with it.
Red Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut Game event-exclusive move

Pokémon Adventures

Blaziken Mega Blaziken
The user kicks the opponent with a blazed foot.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	The end of one of Blaziken's feet bursts into flames and it roundhouse kicks the opponent with it. As it kicks, it leaves behind a trail of fire.
Sapphire's Chic	I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder		Debut
	The end of one of Mega Blaziken's feet bursts into flames and it roundhouse kicks the opponent with it. As it kicks, it leaves behind a trail of fire.
Sapphire's Chic	Omega Alpha Adventure 4		None

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Blaze Kick was the first Generation III move seen in the anime. It was used by Harrison's Blaziken in Johto Photo Finish, prior to the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 火焰踢 Fóyihm Tek Mandarin 火焰踢 Huǒyàn Tī Czech Zářivý kop Danish Flammespark Dutch Vlamschop Finnish Liekkipotku (EP272) Tulipotku (AG013) Blaze-potku (M07) French Pied Brûleur German Feuerfeger Greek Φλεγόμενο Λάκτισμα Phlegómeno Láktisma Hindi ज्वाला भरी किक Jwala bhari kick Indonesian Blaze Kick* Tendangan Api Italian Calciardente Korean 브레이즈킥 Blaze Kick Polish Ogniokop* Podmuch Ognia* Wybuchowy Atak/Atak Wybuchu* Portuguese Brazil Chute Labareda (games, Pokémon the Series: XY-present, TCG, manga) Chute Flamejante Portugal Pontapé de Fogo (Master Quest) Chuto Flama (DP Battle Dimension) Pontapé em Chamas Serbian Plameni Šut Spanish Latin America Patada Llameante (EP272) Patada Neblina* (AG013) Patada de Fuego (AG191-DP076) Patada Ígnea (M07, DP184) Spain Patada Ígnea Swedish Blaziken Kick* Blazespark* Brandsparksattack* Thai เตะเปลวเพลิง Vietnamese Cú Đá Lửa

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