Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon games have long been a fan favorite for their strength and cool designs. In Pokémon GO, that's no different, with many players choosing Fire types as their go-to's in battle. There are plenty to choose from, from the cute and cuddly Torchic to the fierce and powerful Charizard. Despite all belonging to the same elemental type, each Fire Pokémon brings something unique to the battleground. Some bring speed, others bring raw power, and some bring versatility by mixing Fire with other types like Flying or Fighting.

Pokémon GO has also brought in mechanics from previous games, such as being able to evolve Pokémon into Mega forms. Then there's Shadow Pokémon, exclusive to Pokémon GO. For casual Pokémon GO players, it might not matter who the strongest of the strong is. However, for those with a little more of a competitive streak, choosing the best Fire-type Pokémon for raids and battles can make all the difference in climbing the ranks and defeating tough opponents. As a competitive player, here are the ones you should invest in.

10 Typhlosion Brings Classic Firepower With Speed

A Popular Fire-Type Pokémon From Gen II

Typhlosion was first introduced to Pokémon in Gold and Silver. Hailing from the Johto region, Typhlosion is the final evolution from the Gen II starter Cyndaquil. It evolves from Quilava. The design is based on the honey badger. Typhlosion packs quite a powerful punch with its fast attack Incinerate and its charged attack Blast Burn. At level 50, it reaches a max of 3266 and a max HP of 186. With a DPS of 14.96 and a TDO of 232.3, Typhlosion is a strong fighter, dealing heavy damage and taking hits well.

Aside from the normal version, Typhlosion comes in Shadow Typhlosion, Hisuian Typhlosion, and Shadow Hisuian Typhlosion. Shadow Typhlosion's DPS increases from 14.96 to 17.48. Almost everything else stays the same, but the improved DPS alone is enough to make replacing your normal Typhlosion with its Shadow counterpart appealing. If you want to really change things up, the Hisuian Typhlosion and its shadow counterpart add Ghost-type into the mix.

9 Ho-Oh Is A Majestic Fire-Flying Powerhouse

This Legendary Pokémon Can Pack A Fiery Punch

Ho-Oh debuted in Pokémon in Gold and Silver as a legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, making its appearance early on in the iconic first episode of the series. The Fire/Flying-type Pokémon is ired for its stunning appearance and powerful presence, furthered by its powerful stats in Pokémon GO. With the move set Incinerate and Brave Bird, it can deal an impressive 15.05 DPS and 366.83 TDO. Because it is both flying and fire, it is weak against Rock, Electric, and Water-type moves.

If you're struggling to find a Ho-Oh, try searching in sunny and windy weather.

With a max of 4367 and a max HP of 214, and moves like Sacred Fire, Steel Wing, and Solar Beam, Ho-Oh becomes a great asset in both raids and battles. You can also catch both Shadow Ho-Oh and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh, though the stats remain essentially the same.

8 Arcanine, The Speedy Fire Dog

Kanto's Prized Fire Pooch With Firey Fangs

Arcanine is one of the OG Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It's majestic in appearance and has incredible speed. Despite being a Fire type, it can use a few electric-based moves, like Thunder Fang and Wild Charge. Wild Charge is great when paired with Fire Fang, as the two can unleash a DPS of 13.77 and a TDO of 227.36. In of stats, Arcanine has a max of 3425 and a max HP of 207.

Arcanine is a solid and reliable option in most battles but does especially well in PvP against Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ice, and Steel types. Arcanine has a Shadow form that can be obtained through Team Rocket battles, and a Hisuian Arcanine form that is both Fire and Rock type. The Hisuian Arcanine's max increases to 35556 and its max HP increases to 216, with a DPS of 14.11 and a TDO of 241.12 when using Fire Fang and Rock Slide.

7 Blaziken Kicks To The Firey Finish Line

Unleash A Blast Burn And Counter Attack

The Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon Blaziken hails from the Hoenn region and is another popular choice among Fire-type lovers. It is the final evolution from the starter Pokémon Torchic and evolves from Combusken. With moves like Counter and Blast Burn, Blaziken deals 16.40 DPS and 215.45 TDO. Other decent attack combinations include Fire Spin and Blast Burn, Counter and Overheat, and Counter and Blaze Kick.

Like others mentioned, Shadow Blaziken is also available. Additionally, Blaziken also has another form that you might want to consider adding to your roaster — Mega Blaziken. However, the Mega form is only a temporary evolution, set into motion by gathering Mega Energy from Mega Raids.

Once evolved into its mega form, Mega Blaziken becomes a force to be reckoned with. Its max shoots up to 4704, and its max HP increases to 190. Its DPS and TDO also increase depending on the attacks. The increase for Counter and Blast Burn is 22.37 and 344.8,2, respectively.

6 Entei Is The Legendary Fire Master Of Johto

With Impressive Stats, You'll Want This Legendary Cat On Your Team

Another legendary Pokémon to add to the mix, Entei is a Fire type from the Johto region known for its impressive power and majestic design. Whether you get Entei or Shadow Entei makes no difference; both have the same impressive stats — a max of 3926 and a max of 251 HP. As far as attacks go, the best combination is Fire Fang and Overheat, which causes a DPS of 15.27 and a TDO of 310.34.

DPS means damage per second, while TDO means total damage output.

Entei has long since been hailed as one of the best legendary Fire-type Pokémon, and it seems Pokémon GO is backing that up. With its powerful move sets and impressive stats, Entei is an excellent choice for tough raids and PvP fights.

5 Moltres, Another Legendary Fire Bird

This Bird Uses Fire Spin & Sky Attacks To Take Down Foes

Moltres is another legendary bird, but this time from the OG games and generation. Because Moltres is a bird, this Pokémon isn't just a Fire type but also a Flying type, which means it uses a mix of the two attack types. While good in certain situations, it can also be problematic when facing off against the wrong foe. Don't let that stop you from using Moltres (or even Ho-Oh!) as this bird is a powerhouse in battles.

Moltres has a Galarian version, but it replaces its Fire-type attacks with Shadow abilities.

Use Moltres' Fire Spin and Sky Attack and you'll deal a DPS of 16.81 and a TDO of 300.56. Of course, it has other decent combinations, like Fire Spin and Overheat or Fire Spin and Fire Blast. Moltres also has a max of 3917 and a max HP of 207, so it can hold its own in challenging battles and raids. Its high and strong move combinations make it a reliable choice for Fire-type damage.

4 Victini, The Cute And Cuddly

Don't Let This Cute Pokémon Fool You

The cute and cuddly Victini might not seem like much of a threat, but don't let its cuteness fool you. This powerful Psychic and Fire-type Pokémon is a legendary, so you can almost be certain that it packs a serious punch in battles. With its unique dual Psychic and Fire typing, Victini can handle various opponents while dishing out powerful moves like Confusion, Focus Blast, and Psychic. Its best combination moveset is Confusion and V-Create, which deals a 16.58 DPS and a 367.93 TDO.

Its max is 3691 and its max HP is 225, so it can definitely handle its own in battle. Thanks to its psychic typing, it is weak against dark and ghost types, but also weak against ground, rock, and water due to its fire typing. Victini does not have any Shadow forms currently, nor does it have any other forms available in the game. However, it still shines and stands out for not only its cuteness but also its fierce power.

3 Heatran Is Made Of Steel And Fire

The Perfect Combination To Take On Raids And PvP

Heatran is a fire and steel legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region who does well in most battles in Pokémon GO. Available in both normal and shadow versions, Heatran is another legendary that doesn't look like much of a threat but is. His stats prove that, at a max of 4244 and a max HP of 209. There's not much Heatran is weak against, thanks to his dual typing, but he does have a weakness to Ground, Fighting, and Water Pokémon​​​​​​.

Heatran's attacks are just as impressive as his stats. He has his normal fire abilities, like Fire Spin, Magma Storm, and Flamethrower, but then he also has Bug Bite, Iron Head, and Earth Power. His most powerful combination comes from the fast attack Fire Spin and the charged attack Magma Storm, which deals 16.83 DPS and 353.24 TDO.

2 Reshiram Conquers All With Its Dragon Might

Not Many Weaknesses For This Dual Type Pokémon

Reshiram is probably one of the coolest Pokémon on the list, and that's because it's a dual Fire and Dragon type. Reshiram comes from the Unova region, so it's a fairly new Pokémon compared to the others. Because of that, Reshiram has only one form, but that doesn't stop it from being a formidable foe. Its only weaknesses are Dragon, Ground, and Rock-type moves, and it has impressive stats with a max of 4565 and a max HP of 205.

His attacks range from Dragon Breath to Draco Meteor, Overheat, Stone Edge, and Fire Fang. His strongest combination is Fire Fang and Fusion Flare at an 18.59 DPS and a 379.73 TDO. Reshiram is a popular choice for fans of Fire types, and it's clear to see why with its powerful moves, impressive stats, and interesting design.

1 Charizard Is A Fan-Favorite And Icon

And His Mega Y Form Proves Why He Should Be On Your Team

Charizard has been one of the most beloved Pokémon since the franchise's beginning. As the final evolution of Charmander, it has captured the hearts of fans for generations and has become a staple for many trainers' teams. In Pokémon GO specifically, Charizard is a powerhouse Fire and Flying type that has gotten quite a few forms thrown in thanks to its popularity throughout the series. Speaking on just Charizard, it maxes at 3266 and HP at 186. Its most powerful moves are Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing a DPS of 15.56 and a TDO of 241.62.

Charizard can evolve into Gigantamex, Mega X, and Mega Y versions, each with its own impressive stats. Gigantamex Charizard has a max of 3266 and a max HP of 186. Mega X Charizard has a 4353 max and a 186 max HP, with a DPS of 18.95 and TDO of 356.79 for the same attacks as the normal Charizard. Mega Y Charizard has a 5037 max and a 186 max HP, with a DPS of 21.91 and a TDO of 410.86.

Fire-type Pokémon have always been a symbol of strength, resilience, and fiery ion in the Pokémon universe, and that continues within Pokémon GO. Fire types, whether solo or dual, are some of the strongest types to send into battle, and these are truly some of the best ones.