Are These Fire-Type Pokémon Real Or Fake?
- by Alexander Podgorski
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Pokémon is one of the biggest and most successful video game franchises in the entire world. At its core, you take magical creatures with different elemental ‘types’ and pit them against one another in turn-based combat. Although it might sound primitive and somewhat unrealistic (taking turns hitting each other doesn’t seem very logical, does it?), the games are full of complex strategies that have only gotten more sophisticated and challenging over time.
The Pokémon games now have eighteen different ‘Types’, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. One of the first types ever introduced was the Fire-type, which has also been one of the three starter types going all the way back to the very first games ever released. Historically, the Fire-type has been one of the most popular for starters, but as time went on, it became less popular among more dedicated fans.
Fire-types by themselves are usually frail and easy to beat, and they’ve always suffered in a competitive setting, especially due to the prevalence of Water-types. It has reached the point that the most successful of Fire-type Pokémon are the ones that have a secondary typing that shields them from one of their weaknesses or grants them some kind of extra edge in battle.
That said, there are still many Fire-type Pokémon out there, although some that were designed by Game Freak leave a lot to be desired. To counterbalance those Fire-types that disappoint more than they impress, some fans have gone to the effort of creating their own Pokémon. Some of these fan-made Pokémon are so convincing and so well-designed that they actually outclass real Pokémon in many respects.
So the question is, can you tell the real Fire-type Pokémon from the fake ones?
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire-type Pokémon seen here was released recently to commemorate the 20th Pokémon movie. Just like Groundon and Kyogre before it, the legendary Ho-oh gains its own new form in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. To get it, you need to capture the Ho-oh found in Pokémon Ultra Sun and then have it hold the event item ‘Glimmering Feather’ (not to be confused with the pre-existing item, Rainbow Wing). Upon entering battle, you’ll have the option of transforming Ho-oh into its true form, known as ‘Radiant Ho-oh’. Like the Primal Reversion of its Hoenn equivalents, Radiant Ho-oh gets an enormous stat boost, especially to both its Speed and Defense stats.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire/Flying type combination has always been one of the worst in the Pokémon games. Though solid from an offensive standpoint, it suffered extensively in terms of weaknesses, with a glaring Rock weakness too threatening to ignore. Charizard was one of many Pokémon to suffer from this problem, until it was mitigated somewhat by the introduction of Charizard’s Mega-Evolution. In this form, not only does Charizard get an enormous boost to both Speed and Special Attack, but it gains the super-powerful Drought Ability, which allows it to use the Solarbeam attack in one turn as opposed to the regular two.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Charizard was once voted the #1 most popular Pokémon of all time, back when there were (still) 649 in total. It seemed that the majority of fans loved the idea of controlling a fire-breathing dragon, and despite the many that have come since, Charizard was still lauded as the best dragon of all time. Of course, Charizard was never actually a Dragon-type; it boasted the underwhelming Fire/Flying type combination, which made it highly vulnerable to Rock-type attacks. Then Generation VI came along and introduced Mega-Evolutions, and bestowed Charizard with a new look and a new secondary Dragon-typing to go with its Fire-type.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Of all the Fire-type starters, Typhlosion appeared to be one that has been largely forgotten by Game Freak. For the longest time it lacked any major specialties outside of the move Eruption, and didn’t have any standout features otherwise. Then, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Typhlosion’s Mega-Evolution was introduced, and boy did things improve for it. Although still a pure Fire-type, Mega-Typhlosion has benefitted from a tremendous stat boost and an excellent new Ability in Limber, which prevents it from being Paralyzed. As a Pokémon that was always intended on using its Speed, Mega-Typhlosion has now become a dangerous force in competitive play.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Volcarona has always been an extremely dangerous Pokémon, despite its unenviable Fire/Bug Type combination. This danger stemmed from its signature move ‘Quiver Dance’ which boosted both Special stats and Speed each time it was used. Now, players have much more to fear with Mega-Volcarona. It’s similar to its base form except its physical Defense stat has gotten a huge boost, and its already-enormous Special Attack and Speed Stats got boosted as well. Add to this the ability Wonder Skin, which halves the accuracy of status moves, and you have a powerful Fire-type Pokémon that could potentially destroy an entire opposing team singlehandedly.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Despite its billing as the ‘Legendary Pokémon’, Arcanine suffered for a long time due to predictability as a pure Fire-type. Now, Arcanine becomes far more usable thanks to its Mega-Evolution, which can only be obtained in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun. After becoming the Champion in either game, the player must go to the Altar of the Sunne and complete a small in-game puzzle. Once that’s done, the player will be able to reach a small room that looks like it’s at the very top of the world, where they’ll be able to fine Arcanine’s Mega Stone, which will permit it to Mega Evolve in battle.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
In Generation III, there was a new type combination introduced to the Pokémon games: Fire/Ground. This type combination was interesting in that it granted one of the Pokémon with that combo an immunity to Electric attacks, but also a new quadruple weakness to Water. Camerupt, one of the first Pokémon with this combination, suffered due to the myriad of faster Water-types that abused this weakness. Years later, however, it was gifted a Mega-Evolution that increased both its defenses and offenses at the expense of speed, which granted it a bit more survivability.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Entei is remembered as one of the original three ‘roaming legendaries’ that would flee the moment a battle began and required a lot of careful strategy and timing to encounter. But despite that nostalgia, Entei wasn’t a very useful Pokémon until the sixth generation, at which point it was granted the move Sacred Fire. But Game Freak have realized this error and have granted Entei the possibility of Mega-Evolving. When given the hold item ‘Volcanic Essence’, Entei will be able to Mega-Evolve. In doing so, Entei gains the ability Intimidate and becomes far bulkier than before thanks to enormous boosts to its defensive stats.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Of the three sixth-generation starts, Delphox was considered the least-impressive. Boasting relatively-average stats and a pitiful move-pool, it was a distant third to its fellow starters Chesnaught and Greninja. However, Delphox was given something of a saving grace in Pokémon Sun and Moon when it got a Mega-Evolution. Mega-Delphox really sells the whole ‘magician’ concept, with significantly-higher Special Attack and Special Defense stats. It’s signature move, Mystical Fire’ also gets a huge boost in base power, making it a more useful move than it was before.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Heatran has long been a popular Pokémon for hardcore fans due to its interesting combination of types (Fire & Steel), ability and stat distribution. Now with Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon out, it has become even more dangerous. It’s event-only Mega Stone is set to be released sometime within the next four months, according to a press release by Game Freak. When it is released, Mega-Heatran will join the myriad of other new Mega-Evolutions to get a significant boost in stats. Furthermore, it will also get a signature move, Lava Wave, which will be the first Fire-type move to have a 100% burn chance.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
For the longest time, there was a joke among Pokémon fans that Flareon, the Fire-type Eeveelution, ‘has no moves’. This was based on its extremely limited move-set which seemed to fly in the face of its clear offensive orientation. To finally put this problem to rest, Flareon is the first of Eevee’s evolutions to get a Mega-Evolution of its own. This new form makes Mega-Flareon far more useful than ever before, especially since it will join Entei and Ho-oh in the exclusive club of Pokémon that will know the move Sacred Fire.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
For the longest time, the pure Fire-type Magmar was an interesting Pokémon that felt like it was missing something. It had a great look, an acceptable typing, and passable stats. Yet many people still felt like it left a lot to be desired, which was a problem that persisted all the way until Generation IV. At that point, Magmar was given an evolution, seen here. This Pokémon can only be obtained by trading Magmar while it holds an item called the ‘Magmarizer’. Once it evolved, the new form, called Magmortar, has far more power and competitive usefulness than its lesser form.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire type has always been one of the most difficult type to combine with others. Game Freak’s developers have needed to try and find types that actually work together and make sense, which is a lot easier with types like Flying, Normal or even Grass. Fire, however, can only logically be done with a handful of types. The Pokémon seen here is no exception. Although it obviously resembles a cross between a cat and a muscular professional wrestler, it’s actually a Fire/Dark-type. This combination was likely made because they used the combination of Fire and Fighting types for starters for a whopping three consecutive generations, even though the one seen here would’ve been the most logical choice to which to apply that combination.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire-type Pokémon seen here isn’t a legendary Pokémon, but it is one-of-a-kind in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon nonetheless. Much like the tree-mimicking Sudowoodo from Pokémon Gold & Silver, Fuenago acts as a blockade once you reach the second island, preventing you from progressing until you’ve battled it. It first appears as a giant wall of fire that continues to shoot flames upward, and cannot be battled until you’ve obtained the item ‘Flame Manipulator’ from a lesser Team Skull boss. Once you’ve done this, Fuenago can be battled and captured.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, there’s an in-game event that requires you to save the region from impending catastrophe. After all of the Ultra Beasts have been challenged/captured, there will be an announcement that the volcano in the region has begun to erupt, threatening the lives of many people. As the Champion, you must scale its heights and find the cause of the sudden eruption, which requires you to find a hidden cavern that will seemingly lead to the centre of the earth. After completing several puzzles and dodging multiple columns of flame, you will find this Legendary Fire-type Pokémon lashing out, which ends up being the cause of the eruption. It can then be battled and possibly captured.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Of the three seventh-generation starters, most fans found the cat-like Litten and its family to be the most interesting and popular. Although few people really liked its second and third forms, it is still considered the most popular of the three starters. To celebrate this popularity, Game Freak announced that a future update of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon will include a special event that will allow fans to obtain a one-of-a-kind special version of Litten’s final form, Incineroar. The new form seen here will be called ‘the Ancient Form’ and will have completely different stats and will also have its own special Z-move as well.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire-type Pokémon seen here isn’t its own Pokémon but is instead an alternate form of another Pokémon. That base Pokémon has only two possible abilities: Sheer Force and Zen Mode. If it possesses the latter ability, then this is what appears. When this Pokémon’s (massive) HP drops below 50%, it changes to this form and adopts a secondary Psychic type. Its stats also undergo a massive shift as well, as it goes from being a relatively fast physical attacker to a slow, tank-like Pokémon with impressive Special Attack.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Game Freak has sometimes been mocked for what some call ridiculous and childish creature designs. This is one such a Pokémon, as it resembles a living chandelier. At first glance, some people might laugh at the idea of a chandelier being capable of being sentient and being strong. However, this Pokémon is actually very dangerous as it boasts a whopping 145 Special Attack stat while having a combination of Fire and Ghost types. If given the chance, it can do considerable damage, even without any boosting to its already-impressive stats.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The seventh generation of Pokémon games introduced a new set of Pokémon called ‘Ulltra Beasts’. These special Pokémon, which also include the Fire/Ghost-type seen here, are known for being both unusual in appearance and extremely powerful. This one looks like a strange combination between a circus clown and a colorful squid of some sorts. And like other Ultra Beasts, it has terrifying but relatively-lopsided stats. Although a powerful attacker, it is also quite frail and cannot take damage very well.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire-type Pokémon seen here is a standalone Pokémon that doesn’t evolve. But it doesn’t need to, because it’s already impressive as it is. Known as ‘Arubeum’, this Pokémon is actually both Fire and Grass-type, which eliminates many weaknesses that it would’ve had if it were solely one type or the other. Secondly, it’s hidden ability is Drought, which summons strong sunlight to the game. This allows it to fire off one-turn Solarbeam attacks which, coupled with its Grass type, allows it to inflict massive damage on an opposing Pokémon.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
One of the creepiest and most memorable of the original 151 Pokémon was Cubone, a Ground-type that more the skull of its dead mother, Marowak. This was at a time when Pokémon was still in its infancy as a franchise, and certain ‘darker’ themes were everywhere. Almost twenty years later, this dark Pokémon got a rework in the form of Alolan Marowak, which is a combination of Ghost and Fire types. It’s also more lighthearted in tone, as it seems to be more concerned with spinning its burning bone like the performer at a luau than being generally creepy.
Are these Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Here is another family of Fire-types that are only found once an in-game challenge has been started. This family is exclusive to Pokémon Ultra Moon, and can be found in a hidden location on the second island the player accesses. They possess the ever-popular Fire/Ground type combination, yet all three of them also have the Levitate ability that renders them immune to Ground-type attacks. What’s more, they’re also surprisingly bulky, capable of learning some very powerful defensive moves that won’t lead to any of them getting demolished from one Water-type attack.
Are these Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
This new set of Fire-type starters were introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as part of a post-game challenge called the ‘Hidden Pokédex’ event. After completing the main storyline, you are tasked with exploring a new set of locations throughout the Alola region that were previously blocked off or unreachable. You are told that many new Pokémon reside exclusively in these areas, and are thus put together in a separate Pokédex category from the standard one. This family is one of the first ones you could encounter during this event, and once fully-evolved, it turns into one of the most powerful physical tanks in the entire game.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Infernape is one of the most popular and powerful Fire-types in the history of Pokémon. Possessing a secondary Fighting-type it is both fast and powerful, which allows it to deal massive damage with impressive physical and special attacks. This popularity was such that Game Freak granted it a Mega-Evolution in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, making it even more dangerous. But unlike other Mega-Evolutions, Mega-Infernape’s stat boosts are spread solely to its offensive and Speed stats. Its new Speed stat caps off at an astonishing 164, making it one of the fastest Pokémon in the entire game.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The strange Fire-type Pokémon seen here is one of the most unique Pokémon ever released. It has the interesting type combination of both Fire and Water-types, which negate each type’s respective weaknesses. Secondly, it is one of a tiny handful of Pokémon that can be found both in the tall grass and in the water, as it is comfortable in both settings according to its Pokédex entry. Like most Alola Pokémon, it is very slow. But despite looking like it might be made of glass, it has solid defenses and has the Flame Body ability, which will burn anyone that comes into physical contact with it.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Following a trend that has been in place since at least the Third Generation, Game Freak released this Fire/Flying-type Pokémon in Sun and Moon. What makes this Pokémon special is that it has four different forms, which are based on the nectar it eats on each of the four different islands in Sun and Moon. The Pokémon’s secondary type also changes with its look, which also affects its signature move, apparently called ‘Revelation Dance’. These type options appear to be Fire, Electric, Psychic and Ghost.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Pokémon seen here is half Ground, half Fire-type. It isn’t its own Pokémon, per se; rather, it is a different form of an existing Pokémon. When it is given its signature item, the Red Orb, to hold, it reverts to this ‘primal’ form. In doing so, it gets an enormous boost in power, and gets a new ability called ‘Desolate Land’. That Ability is extremely useful because it completely negates all Water-type attacks. This is critical because this Fire/Ground-type combo would normally be an enormous weakness, but now it completely eliminates its biggest threat from battle altogether.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The latest set of games’ Hawaiian theme cannot be complete without some kind of volcano reference, and here it is. Located in an area aptly named ‘Wela Volcano Park’, ‘Melocano’ is as obvious a Fire-type as any. It is exclusive to this area, but isn’t found very often. In fact, it can only be found between the in-game hours of 11am and 3pm, when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. Good luck catching it, though, as it has a tendency to flee when encountered.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Many Pokémon have been bestowed with new Alolan forms to really sell the new region as a ‘tropical paradise’ and this one’s no exception. Introduced in Pokémon X & Y, Gogoat is a pure Grass-type that’s known for being one of the first Pokémon that you can climb onto and ride around the city. In Sun & Moon, Alolan Gogoat was introduced, although this time as a pure Fire-type. However, it isn’t likely to be one that you’d want to ride around, as it’s body it literally on fire all the time.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
For a Pokémon game that seems to be centered around the concept of ‘the sun’, it seemed rather odd that Pokémon Sun didn’t actually include the one Pokémon that actually looks like the sun, Solrock. This obvious issue was rectified in Pokémon Ultra Sun, as Solrock returned to the games, and with a vengeance at that. It has been granted a Mega-Evolution, which gives it enormous boosts to both defenses and Special Attack while cutting its speed down. It goes from being a Rock/Psychic-type to a Rock/Fire-type and gains a whole slew of new usable moves.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Here we have a Fire-type Pokémon that seemingly doesn’t make much sense. It has an interesting combination of both Fire and Dragon types, which means that it won’t be destroyed by water-type attacks in one hit. But what also makes this seventh-generation Pokémon relatively unique by Fire-type Pokémon standards is its Defense stat is extremely high. This is abnormal as most Fire-types are weak defensively while strong offensively, and this bizarre Pokémon, apparently called ‘Turtonator’, is only has offensive prowess.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
The Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon seen here wasn’t ever actually released into the games as one you could actually catch as normal. Instead, it was an event-exclusive Pokémon that only the most diehard of fans could obtain. That’s why, if you play Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2, this Pokémon’s official Pokédex entry is #000, as opposed to appearing later on the official list as legendaries normally tend to do. But if you do somehow manage to obtain it, it can be quite useful, especially due to its ability and signature moves.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
There are times when Pokémon makes type combinations that either don’t make too much sense or logically shouldn’t work together because one type seems to work against the other. There have been a few Water/Grass types, many Bug/Flying types, and even an Electric/Ground type. Now we introduced one of the most unusual type combinations: Fire/Water. This event-exclusive Legendary Pokémon, named Volcanion, seemed to be centered on steam, which, when you think about it, does in fact combine water with heat (fire).
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
In both Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, becoming Champion unlocks a lot of additional features and areas that were previously locked. One such a location exists in an underground temple located beneath the Hau’oli Cemetery. Upon return to this location as Champion, there will be a small stone that will now have an entranceway on it. Enter, and go down a series of staircases while trying to solve a puzzle written on the walls of each level. Once you’ve reached the seventh and final level, you’ll have to navigate a series of pathways before encountering this Fire/Ghost-type waiting for you.
Is this Fire-type Pokémon real or fake?
Moltres has spent many years suffering due to poor type combination and a limited move-set. Now, it is being blessed with a Mega-Evolution that couldn’t’ve come at a better time. In Mega-evolving, Moltres sheds its old Ability ‘Pressure’ and gains a new one in ‘Filter’, which reduced the power of super-effective moves that it receives. In Mega-evolving, Mega Moltres becomes one of the few Fire-types that can actually absorb a significant amount of damage, as most Fire-types aren’t known for being strong defensively.