Gouging Fire
A#1020 · Gen 9 · BST 590
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 180 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 135 | 141 | 85 | 113 | 111 |
| Lonely | 148 ▲ | 126 ▼ | 85 | 113 | 111 |
| Brave | 148 ▲ | 141 | 85 | 113 | 99 ▼ |
| Adamant | 148 ▲ | 141 | 76 ▼ | 113 | 111 |
| Naughty | 148 ▲ | 141 | 85 | 101 ▼ | 111 |
| Bold | 121 ▼ | 155 ▲ | 85 | 113 | 111 |
| Docile(neutral) | 135 | 141 | 85 | 113 | 111 |
| Relaxed | 135 | 155 ▲ | 85 | 113 | 99 ▼ |
| Impish | 135 | 155 ▲ | 76 ▼ | 113 | 111 |
| Lax | 135 | 155 ▲ | 85 | 101 ▼ | 111 |
| Timid | 121 ▼ | 141 | 85 | 113 | 122 ▲ |
| Hasty | 135 | 126 ▼ | 85 | 113 | 122 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 135 | 141 | 85 | 113 | 111 |
| Jolly | 135 | 141 | 76 ▼ | 113 | 122 ▲ |
| Naive | 135 | 141 | 85 | 101 ▼ | 122 ▲ |
| Modest | 121 ▼ | 141 | 93 ▲ | 113 | 111 |
| Mild | 135 | 126 ▼ | 93 ▲ | 113 | 111 |
| Quiet | 135 | 141 | 93 ▲ | 113 | 99 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 135 | 141 | 85 | 113 | 111 |
| Rash | 135 | 141 | 93 ▲ | 101 ▼ | 111 |
| Calm | 121 ▼ | 141 | 85 | 124 ▲ | 111 |
| Gentle | 135 | 126 ▼ | 85 | 124 ▲ | 111 |
| Sassy | 135 | 141 | 85 | 124 ▲ | 99 ▼ |
| Careful | 135 | 141 | 76 ▼ | 124 ▲ | 111 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 135 | 141 | 85 | 113 | 111 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Gouging Fire is a bulky physical setup threat with Dragon Dance and sun-boosted Heat Crash. Protosynthesis and good defenses let it set up and sweep against slower teams.
Strengths
- + Dragon Dance snowball
- + Sun-boosted Heat Crash
- + Good bulk
Weaknesses
- − Ground and Dragon weak
- − Setup reliant
- − Rain counters sun
How to use this data
Use this page to understand Gouging Fire's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Gouging Fire, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.
Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.
Common builds & options
Moves
- StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
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PhysicalSpread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).
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Suggested usage notes
Gouging Fire performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Setup and Bulky Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.
When teambuilding, pair Gouging Firewith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.
Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Gouging Fire good in ChampionsVGC?
Gouging Fire currently trends as a A-tier pick (Physical Setup, Bulky Attacker). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Gouging Fire in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Booster Energy with moves like Heat Crash, Dragon Dance, Breaking Swipe. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Gouging Fire?
Frequent answers include kyogre, amoonguss. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.