Chandelure at a glance
Generation
Gen 5
Types
Ghost / Fire
Roles
Popular, Sweeper, Coverage
Base stat total
520
Species
Chandelure
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
4
Chandelure brings a Ghost/Fire typing and a 520 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Chandelure's weaknesses
What Chandelure resists
Immune to
Where you can use Chandelure
- Direct version records exist for Chandelure, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include Black & White.
- 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Chandelure
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Chandelure's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Sprigatitoresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressure
Floragatoresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressure
Meowscaradaresists water - resists ground - resists ghost
Quaquavalresists water - resists rock - resists dark
Lokixresists ground - resists ghost - resists dark
Pawmoresists rock - resists dark - adds electric pressureTeam pitfalls when building around Chandelure
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, ground, and rock.
- Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
- Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
