Fire Mane
Boosts the power of the Pokémon's Fire-type moves by 50%.
Competitive value
Turns Mega Pyroar into a devastating special Fire attacker while keeping its Normal STAB options.
Relevant Pokémon
What this ability changes
Fire Mane is a tier A ability. It is classified as offensive. Boosts the power of the Pokémon's Fire-type moves by 50%. Common users include pyroar-mega. Turns Mega Pyroar into a devastating special Fire attacker while keeping its Normal STAB options.
How it affects positioning
Positioning matters with Fire Mane. Think about when the ability triggers — on entry, on hit, on switch out, or continuously — and build your turns around those moments. Abilities that trigger on entry pair well with pivot moves, while continuous abilities reward careful lead selection. If the ability affects the whole field, consider how long you expect that field condition to last and whether your opponent can override it.
Team-building considerations
In team building, Fire Mane should justify at least one team slot and ideally shape several. Ask which Pokémon benefit directly from the ability and which opponents will try to play around it. Build redundant answers to the ability's common counters so the rest of the team still functions when the ability is negated, overridden or ignored.
Matchup notes
Matchup value depends on whether the opponent's team can ignore, copy or remove the ability's effect. Bring Fire Mane when you expect the opposing strategy to rely on the mechanics it counters, and consider a backup plan for games where that interaction does not come up. Test these matchups in the team builder and analyzer before finalizing your roster.
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Frequently asked questions
+Is Fire Mane good in VGC?
Turns Mega Pyroar into a devastating special Fire attacker while keeping its Normal STAB options.
+Which Pokémon use Fire Mane?
Common users include pyroar-mega.