Blacephalon Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Blacephalon official artwork
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Blacephalon

Fireworks Pokémon

FIREGHOST

It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.

Blacephalon Pokédex brings together the essential information for Blacephalon, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Blacephalon is National Pokédex #806 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Fire and Ghost-type Pokémon.

This Blacephalon Pokédex covers Blacephalon across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.

Blacephalon at a glance

Type
FIREGHOST
Weak to
WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 151
Abilities
Beast Boost
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Blacephalon Pokédex overview

Blacephalon has the Fire and Ghost typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Fireworks Pokémon. It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Blacephalon Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Blacephalon quick facts

Height
1.8 m
Weight
13.0 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
30
Base happiness
0

Blacephalon Pokédex type and weaknesses

Blacephalon is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost and Dark. It resists Bug, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel and Fairy. It is immune to Normal and Fighting. These matchups come from Blacephalon's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Blacephalon and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Blacephalon type effectiveness

Damage taken when Blacephalon is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×POISON½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

BUG¼×

Immune to

NORMAL0×FIGHTING0×

Based on Fire / Ghost typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Blacephalon Pokédex stats

Blacephalon has a base stat total of 570, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 151. In the Blacephalon Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Blacephalon is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Blacephalon base stats

Hp53
Attack127
Defense53
Special Attack151
Special Defense79
Speed107
Total570

Blacephalon Pokédex abilities

Blacephalon can have Beast Boost. Abilities can significantly change how Blacephalon functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Blacephalon abilities

Beast Boost

Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Blacephalon Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Blacephalon. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Blacephalon evolution family

Blacephalon evolution requirements

Blacephalon does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Blacephalon Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Blacephalon has 1 form shown on this Blacephalon Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Blacephalon normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Blacephalon.

Blacephalon Pokédex game appearances

Blacephalon appears in 1 Pokémon title, including Ultra Sun. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Blacephalon appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Blacephalon game availability

Ultra SunWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Blacephalon?

The locations below show where Blacephalon can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Blacephalon encounter locations

2 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Ultra SunPoni Grove AreaWalk60100%—
Ultra SunPoni Grove AreaOnly One6515%—

Blacephalon Pokédex moves

The Blacephalon Pokédex lists 80 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Blacephalon move explorer

80 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1EmberFIRESpecial4010025Level Up
1Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Level Up
5Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
7Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Level Up
13Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Level Up
15Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Level Up
17Flame BurstFIRESpecial7010015Level Up
20Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
30IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Level Up
31Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
35HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
37Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Level Up
40Mystical ♀ireFIRESpecial7510010Level Up
41Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Level Up
47TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Level Up
55Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Level Up
59Mind BlownFIRESpecial1501005Level Up
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Machine
—Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Mystical ♀ireFIRESpecial7510010Machine
—OverheatFIRESpecial130905Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—QuashDARKStatus—10015Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock BlastROCKPhysical259010Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Smack DownROCKPhysical5010015Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—After YouNORMALStatus——15Tutor
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Tutor
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor

Blacephalon Pokédex entries

The Blacephalon Pokédex entries below let you compare how Blacephalon has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Blacephalon Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Ultra Sun

It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.

Ultra ♂oon

A UB that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole, it causes explosions, then takes advantage of opponents’ surprise to rob them of their vitality.

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