Blaziken
| Blaziken | |
|---|---|
| File:Small Blaziken.png National Pokédex Combusken - Blaziken (#257) - Mudkip Hoenn Pokédex Combusken - Blaziken (#6) - Mudkip | |
| Japanese name | バシャーモ (Bashāmo) |
| Evolves from | Combusken |
| Evolves into | None |
| Generation | Third |
| Species | Blaze |
| Type | Fire / Fighting |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 115.0 pounds (52.2 kg) |
| Ability | Blaze |
Blaziken (known as バシャーモ Bashāmo in Japan, Lohgock in Germany and Brasegali in France) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. It is a stage 2 evolution of one of the three Hoenn starter Pokémon (the other two are Sceptile and Swampert).
The name Blaziken is a portmanteau, using the words blaze, in reference to its type and the blazes on its wrists, and chicken, in relation to its first form, Torchic. However, due to its colouring of Red and Blonde, the -ken part may also be assumed from the Street Fighter character Ken Masters, as Blaziken doubles as a Fighting type.
Characteristics
Blaziken is mainly a fighter who generally uses its legs to fight. In the game series, it learns a move named Blaze Kick, which only it can learn.
In the video games
Blaziken is a final-evolution. Blaziken Evolves from Combusken at Level 36. Its Ability is Blaze, meaning when this Pokémon's HP falls below 1/3 of its total HP, its Fire type attacks multiply in power by 1.5 (the same amount that STAB gives).
Competetively, Blaziken is usable in what is known as an OU environment, which stands for Overused and generally means the Pokémon is powerful. Though this fighting chicken is not recommended due to its only average speed and low defenses, with the right support it may cripple or destroy an opponent.
Some fans want Blaziken to appear in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
In the anime
Blaziken has made several appearances in the anime, but mostly as a Pokémon trained by Harrison in the four episodes listed below. In the Pokémon anime, Blaziken was Harrison's best Pokémon in the Johto League, and he used it in the Silver Conference against Ash's Charizard & Bayleef.
Later on in Destiny Deoxys, a trainer in LaRousse City had one and used it along with another trainer's Blastoise to take out Ash's Pikachu and Torkoal (But he loaned it to Tori so he could fight in the battle tower). Then after Deoxys invaded the city and shut down its power, Blaziken helped restore power by jumping on hydroelectric fan blades.
- Episode 267: Pop Goes The Sneasel!
- Episode 271: The Ties That Bind!
- Episode 273: Playing With Fire!
- Episode 274: Johto Photo Finish!
- Movie 7: Destiny Deoxys!
In other media
Manga Appearances
In Pokemon Special, Sapphire has a Blaziken. It's nicknamed Chaka; it's female and has a Quiet Nature.
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Trading Card
Blaziken's appears as a rare stage-2 Fire-type card in the following sets: EX: Ruby and Sapphire (appears twice), EX: Team Aqua vs. Team Magma (as Blaziken EX) and in EX: Emerald.
References
- The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Publications
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
- Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Blaziken as a species
- Serebii.net’s 3rd Gen Pokédex entry for Blaziken
- Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
- PsyPoke - Blaziken Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
- Smogon.com - Blaziken Tactical Data