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Ember (Japanese: ひのこ Sparks) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Ember deals damage and has a 10% chance of burning the target.

Ember can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Sunny Day was used in the previous turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Description

GamesDescription
StadStad2A Fire-type attack. Has a one-in-ten chance of leaving the target with a damaging burn.
GSCAn attack that may inflict a burn.
RSEColoXDA weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FRLGThe foe is attacked with small flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
DPPtHGSSPBRThe foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
BWB2W2The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Learnset

By leveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
0004CharmanderFireIC Big.pngMonsterDragon977777713444
0005CharmeleonFireIC Big.pngMonsterDragon1, 91, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 13111
0006CharizardFireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
MonsterDragon1, 91, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 13111
0037VulpixFireIC Big.pngField111111171111
0038NinetalesFireIC Big.pngField111111111Rem.
0058GrowlitheFireIC Big.pngField189766663111
0058GrowlitheFireIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Field51
0059ArcanineFireIC Big.pngField111111
0059ArcanineFireIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Field51
0077PonytaFireIC Big.pngField1131416DP
10PtHGSS
999510106
0078RapidashFireIC Big.pngField11, 131, 141, 16DP
1, 10PtHGSS
1, 91, 91, 91, 5115
0126MagmarFireIC Big.pngHuman-Like1111, 71, 6BW
1, 5B2W2
1, 51, 511111
0136FlareonFireIC Big.pngField1, 31RGB
1, 16Y
16161515BW
9B2W2
91, Evo.1, Evo.1, Evo.1, Evo.Evo.Evo.
0146MoltresFireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered1111111555
0155CyndaquilFireIC Big.pngField12121010101010610
0156QuilavaFireIC Big.pngField12121010101010610
0157TyphlosionFireIC Big.pngField1, 121, 121, 101, 101, 101, 101, 101
0157TyphlosionFireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field61
0218SlugmaFireIC Big.pngAmorphous88855XY
6ORAS
666
0219MagcargoFireIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Amorphous1, 81, 81, 81, 51, 5XY
1, 6ORAS
1, 61, 61
0228HoundourDarkIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Field11111111
0229HoundoomDarkIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Field11111111
0240MagbyFireIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered1177BW
5B2W2
554411
0244EnteiFireIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered11118888111
0255TorchicFireIC Big.pngField10101010XY
5ORAS
5333
0256CombuskenFireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field1, 131, 131, 131, 13XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 5111
0257BlazikenFireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field1, 131, 131, 131, 13XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 511Rem.
0322NumelFireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field11555555
0323CameruptFireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field1, 111, 51, 51, 51, 81, 81
0324TorkoalFireIC Big.pngField11111111
0351CastformNormalIC Big.pngFairyAmorphous101010101010
0371BagonDragonIC Big.pngDragon25252525XY
4ORAS
4111
0372ShelgonDragonIC Big.pngDragon25252525XY
1, 4ORAS
1, 4111
0373SalamenceDragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Dragon25252525XY
1, 4ORAS
1, 4111
0390ChimcharFireIC Big.pngFieldHuman-Like7777667
0391MonfernoFireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
FieldHuman-Like1, 71, 71, 71, 71, 761
0392InfernapeFireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
FieldHuman-Like1, 71, 71, 71, 71, 761
0467MagmortarFireIC Big.pngHuman-Like1, 71, 6BW
1, 5B2W2
1, 51, 51111
0485HeatranFireIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered1
0498TepigFireIC Big.pngField7777
0499PigniteFireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field1, 71, 71, 71
0500EmboarFireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field1, 71, 71, 71
0554DarumakaFireIC Big.pngField1
0555DarmanitanFireIC Big.pngField1
0607LitwickGhostIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Amorphous11144
0608LampentGhostIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Amorphous11111
0609ChandelureGhostIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Amorphous11
0636LarvestaBugIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Bug11111
0637VolcaronaBugIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Bug11111
0653FennekinFireIC Big.pngField555
0654BraixenFireIC Big.pngField51, 51
0655DelphoxFireIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field51, 51
0661FletchlingNormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying1010
0662FletchinderFireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying171, Evo.11
0663TalonflameFireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying17111
0667LitleoFireIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field555
0668PyroarFireIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field51, 51
0725LittenFireIC Big.pngField133
0726TorracatFireIC Big.pngField111
0727IncineroarFireIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field111
0757SalanditPoisonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
MonsterDragon51010
0758SalazzlePoisonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
MonsterDragon1, 511
0776TurtonatorFireIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
MonsterDragon14
0806BlacephalonFireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered1USUM10
0813ScorbunnyFireIC Big.pngFieldHuman-Like66
0814RabootFireIC Big.pngFieldHuman-Like11
0815CinderaceFireIC Big.pngFieldHuman-Like11
0850SizzlipedeFireIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Bug1
0851CentiskorchFireIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Bug1
0909FuecocoFireIC Big.pngField1
0910CrocalorFireIC Big.pngField1
0911SkeledirgeFireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field1
0935CharcadetFireIC Big.pngHuman-Like1
0936ArmarougeFireIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like1
0937CeruledgeFireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Human-Like1
0988Slither WingBugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered1
0994Iron MothFireIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered1
1004Chi-YuDarkIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered1
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

Ember deals damage and may leave the target with a burn.

Pokémon Conquest

Stars: ★★

Power: 26

Accuracy: 100%

Effect: Has a 10% chance of burning the target.
Users: Charmander   Chimchar   Tepig   Chimecho

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Energy boost: 7 → 10
  • February 16, 2017
    • Duration: 1.05 → 1.5 seconds
    • Damage window: 0.85 - 1.05 → 0.6 - 0.8 seconds
  • February 21, 2017
    • Duration: 1.5 → 1 seconds
Trainer Battles
  • January 11, 2021
    • Power: 6 → 7
GO Fire.png Ember
Fast Attack
Ember GO.png
Eligible Pokémon:

Pokémon Masters EX

  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of leaving the target burned.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

FireIC RR.png Ember
Attack power21.03603
Charge time0.5 seconds
Range typeArc (melee)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay burn the foe
Ember Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Ember is Cinderace's first move. The user shoots out a small flame, damaging and applying burn to hit enemies. After evolving from Raboot at level 7, this move is replaced by either Pyro Ball or Blaze Kick.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target. It may also cause a burn. It thaws and frees frozen Pokémon.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Burn status condition. It thaws out frozen Pokémon.
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
Conq.The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.
MDGtIIt damages an enemy. It could also cause the Burn status condition. It will thaw a frozen Pokémon.
SMDIt damages an enemy. It reaches up to 2 tiles away. It could also leave the enemy with a burn. It will thaw a frozen Pokémon.

In the anime

Main series

Ash Charizard Ember.png
Charizard Samson Vulpix Ember.png
Vulpix Goh Raboot Ember.png
Raboot Roy Fuecoco Ember.png
Fuecoco
The foe is attacked with small flames.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
CharmanderCharmander spins around quickly and sparks fly from its tail at the opponent, or Charmander releases bolts of fire or a small ball of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Ash's CharmanderThe Ninja Poké-ShowdownDebut
Professor Oak's CharmanderA Six Pack Attack!None
Charmander of Team Go-GettersPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the GateNone
Kanto Fair Host's CharmanderThe Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!None
Leon's CharmanderPartners in Time!None
CharizardCharizard opens its mouth and shoots six fireballs from its mouth at the opponent.
Ash's CharizardCharizard ChillsNone
TorchicTorchic opens its mouth and shoots one or multiple balls of fire at the opponent.
May's TorchicA Ruin with a ViewNone
Nurse Joy's TorchicHaving a Wailord of a TimeNone
Professor Birch's TorchicA Six Pack Attack!None
Harmony's TorchicOut of Their Elements!None
HoundourHoundour opens its mouth and shoots multiple bolts of fire or a single small fireball from it at the opponent.
Cassidy's HoundourShowdown at Oak CorralNone
Team Rocket's PoochyenaSobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!None
SlugmaSlugma releases a red-orange flame from its mouth at the opponent, or Slugma releases bolts of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Natasha's SlugmaWhat You Seed is What You GetNone
Flannery's MagPoetry Commotion!None
SkittySkitty shoots bolts of fire from a white orb on its paw at the opponent.
May's SkittyGame Winning AssistUsed via Assist
TyphlosionTyphlosion opens its mouth and shoots bolts of fire from it at the opponent.
Mr. Moore's TyphlosionPoetry Commotion!None
FlareonFlareon opens its mouth and shoots one or multiple balls of fire from it at the opponent.
Savannah's FlareonCruisin' for a Losin'None
Billy's TorilOut of Their Elements!None
ChimcharChimchar opens its mouth and shoots bolts of fire at the opponent from its mouth.
Ash's ChimcharWhen Pokémon Worlds Collide!None
Chimchar of Team PoképalsPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & DarknessNone
Professor Rowan's ChimcharDPS01None
MonfernoMonferno opens its mouth and shoots bolts of fire at the opponent from its mouth.
A Monferno Angie used brieflyCamping it Up!None
TepigThe orb at the end of Tepig's tail glows orange and it releases a spiraling stream of red-orange embers from its nose at the opponent; or, the orb at the end of Tepig's tail glows orange and it releases two streams of red-orange embers from each of its nostrils at the opponent; or, the orb at the end of Tepig's tail glows white and releases a small stream of red-orange fire from its nose at the opponent.
Ash's TepigThe Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!None
Nanette's TepigNew Places... Familiar Faces!None
FennekinFennekin fires a blanket of small orange sparks from its mouth at the opponent.
Serena's FennekinA Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!None
LittenThe fur on Litten's back stands on end and turns red, and it fires a small or big ball of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Ash's LittenAlola to New Adventure!None
Professor Kukui's LittenA Timeless Encounter!None
VulpixVulpix releases a blast of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Samson Oak's VulpixGetting to Know You!None
SalanditSalandit starts gathering a swirling ball of fire in its mouth before firing it at the opponent.
A wild SalanditDewpider Ascending!None
TorracatThe bell on Torracat's neck creates a yellow orb of fire surrounded by an orange flame. The flame moves in front of its mouth before being shot towards the opponent.
Ash's TorracatRun, Heroes, Run!None
ScorbunnyScorbunny runs in place to build friction and then kicks a pebble, setting it on fire as it flies towards the opponent.
Goh's ScorbunnyKicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!None
RabootRaboot kicks a pebble, setting it on fire as it flies toward the opponent. Upon making contact with the target, the pebble explodes.
Goh's RabootKicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!None
LitleoLitleo releases a small ball of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Harmony's LitleoOut of Their Elements!None
DarumakaDarumaka releases a small ball of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Harmony's DarumakaOut of Their Elements!None
EeveeEevee releases a small ball of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Chloe's EeveeOut of Their Elements!Used via Copycat
FuecocoFuecoco releases one or multiple balls of fire from its mouth at the opponent.
Roy's FuecocoFound You, Fuecoco!None

Pokémon Origins

Red Charmander Ember PO.png
Charmander
The foe is attacked with small flames.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
CharmanderCharmander spins around quickly and sparks of fire or a small stream of fire flies from its tail flame at the opponent.
Red's CharmanderFile 1: RedDebut

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!

Ash & Pikachu

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger

Movie adaptations

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

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Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Try Adventure

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • In the Latin American dub of the original series, Ember was called Ámbar, which means amber, not ember.
  • Ember is the only Fire-type Cute move.

In other languages

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