Aspertia City
100%- Method
- Receive as a gift
- Level Range
- Lv. 5
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#498
POKÉDEX No. #498
Tepig
Fire Pig Pokémon
It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.5 m
Weight9.9 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack63117–247
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed4585–207
Total308
/ 720
BST308
16 percentile (1025)-113 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Red
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #498 |
| Blueberry | #203 |
| Conquest Gallery | #121 |
| Lumiose City | #4 |
| Original Unova | #4 |
| Updated Unova | #4 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
62
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Tepig's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 308, Tepig plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is HP at 65, while Defense (45) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Fire typing leaves Tepig with 3 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Tepig a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
9.9 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Tepig?
Tepig is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Tepig's weaknesses?
Tepig takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Tepig evolve?
Tepig evolves into Pignite at level 17. Full evolution line: Tepig → Pignite → Emboar.
What are Tepig's base stats?
Tepig has a base stat total of 308: HP 65, Attack 63, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 45, Speed 45. Its highest stat is HP (65).
