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Blaziken (Japanese: バシャーモ Bursyamo) is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Combusken starting at level 36. It is the final form of Torchic.

Blaziken can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken using the Blazikenite.

Biology

Blaziken is a bipedal, chicken-like Pokémon. The majority of Blaziken's body is red with accents of beige, yellow, and gray. Behind its head, there are beige, hair-like feathers that continue downward and surround its chest and abdomen. It has a small red face with a V-shaped crest on its head. Blaziken's blue eyes are semicircular with yellow sclerae, and its mouth is similar to hooked beak. It has featherless, gray hands with three fingers each, and three clawed toes that are not normally visible due to the shaggy, yellow feathers on the bottom of its legs. A female has a shorter mask and hair than a male.

Blaziken has strong, muscular legs that give it great lower body strength. This lower body strength helps its kicking and jumping abilities. Blaziken's wrists have gray wristband-like markings capable of producing a tuft of fire above them. Blaziken can also make flames spout from its ankles. This allows it to cloak its feet or fists, and it uses these abilities while practicing a form of martial art. These combined abilities allow it to use its former signature move, Blaze Kick. Its flames burn more intensely when it faces stronger opponents. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place. While Blaziken is rarely found in the wild, it is known to inhabit grasslands.

As Mega Blaziken, it loses its yellow markings and gains black markings on its upper legs and chest. Its hair-like feathers take on a wing-like shape and point upward, and the portion around its chest is rough around its shoulders. The crest on its head changes into a flat horn that curves backward. The fire it creates on its wrists is now longer as well. When Blaziken Mega Evolves into Mega Blaziken, it further hones the power of its kicks, always a source of pride to it. As it unleashes a flurry of savage kicks, its legs can begin to burn from the friction of the surrounding atmosphere. As Mega Blaziken's body temperature increases, its power and speed continue to ramp up. [1]

In the anime

In the main series

Mega Blaziken in the anime

Major appearances

In Pop Goes The Sneasel, Harrison used a Blaziken to defeat the Sneasel that was blocking access to the flame of Ho-Oh. Harrison later used Blaziken in the Silver Conference quarterfinals battle against Ash's Charizard.

In Once More with Reeling, May's Combusken evolved into a Blaziken. It went with her to Johto, and it was in her party when she returned in A Full Course Tag Battle!.

Other

In Destiny Deoxys, a Blaziken was Rafe's main battling Pokémon.

A Blaziken that can Mega Evolve debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!. It continued to appear throughout Pokémon the Series: XY, mostly within Lumiose City, but also in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, where its Trainer, Blaziken Mask, was revealed to be Meyer in disguise. When the city was attacked by Team Flare, Meyer's Blaziken helped protect Kalos from the Giant Rock.

In The Cave of Trials!, Gurkinn used a Blaziken as part of his test for Korrina. It guarded a Lucarionite from her.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle, a Blaziken was summoned by Hoopa to face off against Ash and Pikachu in a boxing ring.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Blaziken appeared in a fantasy in Like a Meowth to a Flame.

In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Blaziken was used during the Sinnoh Grand Festival in a Double Performance with a Sceptile.

A Blaziken that can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP265 Blaziken Ash's Pokédex No available data. EP271 Blaziken Ash's Pokédex Blaziken, the Blaze Pokémon. Blaziken is able to easily leap over 30-story buildings with its great lower body strength.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG191 Blaziken Ash's Pokédex Blaziken, the Blaze Pokémon. When it meets a powerful enemy, fire burns around its arms and legs. Its powerful legs are strong enough to leap over buildings.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP076 Blaziken Dawn's Pokédex Blaziken, the Blaze Pokémon and the evolved form of Combusken. Flames surround to come out of its wrists, making its punches extremely damaging and dangerous.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY031 Blaziken Serena's Pokédex Blaziken, the Blaze Pokémon. Blaziken leaves its opponents charred with its fiery punches.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Blaziken in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, May's Blaziken evolved from a Torchic and Combusken. It was also capable of Mega Evolving.



In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Chic

Sapphire owned a Combusken that evolved into Blaziken in I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder when she met up with Winona. Although she was unable to win the battle even with her increased power, subsequent training allowed her to earn Sapphire the Badge and back Archie and Maxie's Pokémon into a corner twice. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, she has obtained a Blazikenite, with it she can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken.

A Mega Blaziken appeared in a fantasy in Omega Alpha Adventure 2.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A Blaziken appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.



In the TCG

Other appearances

Blaziken in Pokkén Tournament

Blaziken appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Blaze Pokémon. When up against a tough opponent, it fights a spirited battle and shoots white-hot flames from its wrists. The stronger the foe, the more intense the flames from its wrists. Blaziken also uses a combination of punches and kicks to leave targets in scorched ruin, and its strong legs allow it to easily leap over 30-story buildings."

Blaziken appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Blazing Chamber. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Infernape, Tepig, and Pyroar. There are trophies of both Blaziken and Mega Blaziken.

Trophy information

Blaziken

NA: Blaziken would be the perfect star for an intense, action-packed movie. Its fiery fists pack a serious punch, and it has no problem leaping over 30-story buildings. We'd save so much on the special effects! All we need is a good name... How about Fired Up! Better yet, Fired Up 3! That way it sounds like it's already a popular series!

PAL: We should make an action film starring Blaziken. With its fiery fists and ability to spring over 30-storey buildings effortlessly, we'd save a ton of money on CGI! Let's call it... Red Renegade! Or, better yet, Red Renegade 3 - then people will think it's part of a popular series!

Mega Blaziken

NA: If you find yourself in possession of a Blazikenite, you can use it to Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken. This Pokémon is clearly ready for a fight. This Mega Evolution has polished its attacks and is awaiting a worthy opponent. The Blaze Kick it can unleash will leave its foes charred. Mega Blaziken has what it takes to become a fighting champ!

PAL: If you're lucky enough to get your hands on a rare Blazikenite stone, your Blaziken can Mega Evolve into this magnificent Pokémon. Ablaze with fighting spirit, Mega Blaziken has honed its skills to the highest possible degree. With its Blaze Kick, it can deliver a fierce impact that will leave opponents charred!

Blaziken is a playable character in the arcade fighting game. It was made available to those who signed for pre-play tickets on the Pokkén Link Web site for the month of August 2015. Moves it can use include Heat Wave, Blaze Kick, Brave Bird, and High Jump Kick. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Gatling Flame Kicks.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation III Hoenn

#006 Kanto

#— Ruby In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks the foe courageously. The stronger the foes, the more intensely this Pokémon's wrists burn. Sapphire Blaziken has incredibly strong legs - it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon's blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened. Emerald It learns martial arts that use punches and kicks. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place. FireRed When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings. LeafGreen Generation IV Sinnoh

#— Johto

#— Diamond Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes. SoulSilver Generation V Unova

#— Black Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. White Black 2 Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch its foes. White 2 Generation VI Kalos

#— Hoenn

#006 X It can clear a 30-story building in a leap. Its fiery punches scorch its foes. Y When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings. Omega Ruby In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon's wrists burn. Alpha Sapphire Blaziken has incredibly strong legs—it can easily clear a 30-story building in one leap. This Pokémon's blazing punches leave its foes scorched and blackened. Generation VII Alola

#— Kanto

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. Generation VIII Galar

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

In side games

In events

Stats

Base stats

Blaziken

Mega Blaziken

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: Damaged

normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.

Click on the generation numbers above to see Blaziken's learnsets from other generations.





Side game data

Evolution

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Blaziken Blaziken

Fire Fighting

Blazikenite





↔ Held Blazikenite Mega Blaziken Blaziken

Fire Fighting

Sprites

Trivia

Pre-alpha sketch of the unused Pokémon

Pre-alpha sketch of Torchic

Origin

Blaziken is probably based on a cockfighting chicken, specifically the Japanese Shamo chicken breed known for its mane and upright posture. The feathery legs resemble those of a Cochin chicken. It bears resemblance to Horus and Ra, two anthropomorphic ancient Egyptian deities with hawk heads. Blaziken may also be based on the Basan, a legendary fire-breathing chicken, or possibly the karura. It is somewhat based on the mythical phoenix, as its feathers burn off every few years. It may also draw inspiration from the taimatsu-maru, creatures that resembled raptors or tengu and trailed flames.

Its Fighting type may also draw inspiration from Muay Thai fighters, since Blaziken's official artwork depicts a typical flying knee and Mega Blaziken's stance portrays a check.

Name origin

Blaziken is a combination of blaze and chicken.

Bursyamo may be a combination of burst or burn and 軍鶏 shamo, a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting.

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