Have you ever had the thought: Which Pokémon are the absolute hottest out there? Well, even if you haven’t, we’re prepared to answer this burning question with some of the Pokémon (mostly Fire types) that really bring the heat in their Pokédex entries. After you read about them, you’ll start to think that the summer heat is nothing more than a chill spring breeze.
Darumaka
Darumaka resting at its most chill temperature, as seen in "Saving Darmanitan from the Bell” from Pokémon the Series: Black & White.
Darumaka was discovered in the Unova region and is well-known for being one of the most chill Fire-type Pokémon to appear in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White—that is, except when its internal fire is roaring. When Darumaka is really feeling the heat, it can’t stop itself from running around, but once it calms down and needs a rest, it really cools off. When Darumaka pulls its limbs into its body and falls asleep, its internal temperature goes down to a chilly 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s no telling just how hot this Pokémon gets when it’s active!
Magby
In Sword & Shield Paradox Rift, Pokémon TCG artist Mina Nakai portrayed Magby peacefully soaking in magma.
Magby may be small, but it isn’t known as the Live Coal Pokémon for nothing. Magby naturally spits flames up to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, and its body temperature is known to reach a similar level. Magby makes its home near volcanoes and is even known to soak in magma, which can be seen in this adorable illustration rare artwork.
Centiskorch
Centiskorch was first discovered in the Galar region, and here we can see it using Max Flare in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Bugs and heat don’t usually mix, but like Larvesta and Volcarona (who aren’t quite as hot as the other Pokémon on this list), Centiskorch has a unique penchant for radiating high amounts of heat. The Radiator Pokémon can heat its body temperature up to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit and isn’t afraid to swing that heat all over—it lashes its body around like a whip and launches itself at enemies. And when this Pokémon is in its Gigantamax form, its body temperature can reach even 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flareon
Heat can be overwhelming, but Flareon is using its flaming prowess to fuel a fireplace in this gorgeous Flareon V promo card.
You might be a fan of Flareon, but did you know that its adorably fluffy exterior serves a purpose? Its fur collar releases heat into the air so that it body does not get excessively hot. Its average body temperature already reaches an average of 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit, and it’s even known to spew flames over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s no telling how much this Pokémon could truly scorch the earth if it weren’t for its floof.
Magmar
Two Magmar enter a slight dispute at the base of a flaming volcano as we venture through the volcanic area in Pokémon Snap.
Magmar and heat are practically inseparable. You’ve seen this Pokémon fight amongst themselves at the volcano level in Pokémon Snap, take a dip into a lava-filled battlefield in the Pokémon animation, and it’s even been known to sneeze out flames! It's no wonder that its body temperature reaches nearly 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Numel
A group of Numel aid Team Magma in this card from the Double Crisis expansion.
Team Magma wouldn’t choose a Pokémon that can’t bring the heat, and that’s why plenty of Grunts had Numel at their side in Pokémon Ruby. Just like Magmar, Numel’s average body temperature can reach up to 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit—the difference is that Numel’s body temperature reaches that height because its hosts magma inside its body!
Coalossal
Much like Centiskorch, Coalossal was discovered in the Galar region. This Pokémon brings even more heat with Max Flare in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Now we’re really cooking. Coalossal is a peaceful Pokémon, but when its home in the mines is disturbed by disrespectful visitors, it’s not afraid to spew flames up to 2,700 degrees. Its stove-like body temperature matches that temperature with ease, but it can really push the thermostat when it Gigantamaxes. Gigantamax Coalossal’s body can reach up to 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit, and it famously saved the people of Galar with its heat during a major cold wave.
Magcargo
Mitsuhiro Arita showcases the pure heat of Magcargo, as blistering flames begin to burst from its brittle shell.
Now we’ve reached the real heavy hitters. Magcargo’s shell isn’t all that durable—it’s actually skin that has hardened as a result of cooling—but its body itself is practically a fortress, emitting 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat. That’s enough to vaporize water on contact, and we’re pretty sure that’s a good sign to keep your distance.
Camerupt
Camerupt shows its heat (and its temper) as it uses Eruption in "Candid Camerupt” from Pokémon the Series: Advanced Challenge.
You’ve heard about its pre-Evolution Numel, but 2,200-degree magma pales in comparison to the fully evolved Camerupt and the heated magma it hosts throughout its body. The magma inside Camerupt’s body reaches 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit and can even flow outside the volcanoes on its back when it gets especially angry. Don’t mess with Camerupt or you’ll truly experience heat like never before.
Now that you know what real heat is like, get out and enjoy the rest of your summer, Trainers!
