Flare Blitz usage and stats in Smogon Champions OU
Quick snapshot
Flare Blitz is run by 14 Pokémon in Champions OU this July 2026, averaging 0.09 Pokémon per team that carry it (1.6% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Arcanine-Hisui, Charizard-Mega-X, and Incineroar.
Smogon chaos Champions OU July 2026, 132,512 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology
- #74 by weighted usage
- -10 vs last month
- peak #64 (Jun 2026)
- first seen Apr 2026
- 4 months tracked
Mechanics
| Type | Fire |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 15 |
| Priority | 0 |
| Target | selected pokemon |
| Effect chance | 10% |
| Ailment | burn (10%) |
| Recoil | 33% |
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. User takes 1/3 the damage it inflicts in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target. Frozen Pokémon may use this move, in which case they will thaw.
Physical
