Pokémon may come in all shapes and sizes, from different regions, but everyone has their favorites. The Fire-typing has been a series favorite ever since kids fell in love with Charmander, and its final form named Charizard.
Out of all of the Fire-types, though, which are the easiest to catch? Not all trainers are experts and understanding which Pokémon can be easily caught can help build confidence in aspiring Pokémon Champions. Let’s now take a look at the 10 Fire-type Pokémon with the highest catch rate, through Pokémon Sword & Shield.
10 Camerupt
Most of the time in the Pokémon franchise there’s a trend that, as an evolutionary line progresses, it becomes harder and harder to catch. In the case of Camerupt it is harder to catch than Numel, but not by much.
With a catch rate of 150 Camerupt lands at the entry spot on the list, which is quite impressive for the final form of a Pokémon evolutionary line. Beginner trainers might want to look out for both Numel and Camerupt, as they can build catching confidence early for Fire-type fans.
9 Sizzlipede
One of the newest Pokémon on this list, it’s nice to see Sizzlipede of the Galar region make the cute. It is the first of numerous Fire-type Pokémon making the list with a catch rate of 190.
Knowing the maximum number a catch rate can be is 255, it makes sense that a bulk of the Fire-type Pokémon would hover between the mid-to-upper hundreds. If you’re the type of trainer who dislikes insects and bugs, then Sizzlipede’s catch rate being high means nothing to you as you’ll be avoiding it at all costs.
8 Pansear
The 5th generation of games did the Herculean task of introducing 150 new Pokémon for the first time since the original games. Among all of the wild new creatures, the generation introduced a group of 3 elemental monkeys comprised of the Water, Grass, and Fire-types.
Their names are Pansage, Panpour, and Pansear. Pansear makes this list as the Fire-type with a catch rate of 190, the same rate as both Pansage and Panpour. So if you prefer Grass or Water-typing over Fire, they’re just as easy to catch.
7 Ponyta
Anyone who watched the Pokémon anime growing up remembers the episode where Ash rides a Ponyta. The fiery pony Pokémon has all of the hair on its body replaced by strong flames.
In order for someone to ride this Fire-type horse, the creature must trust you. With this trust, the fire becomes harmless as it develops a bond with its rider. With a catch rate of 190, the hardest part of building a bond with a Ponyta is catching up to one in order to battle it and get a chance to throw out the Pokéball of your choice.
6 Slugma
Slugma, the Lava Pokémon from the 2nd generation of games, happens to be one of the easier Fire-types to get a hold of. Since trainers use Pokéballs, and not nets or their hands, obtaining a living lava slug isn’t as hard as it seems.
The Pokémon lives a rather sad life as it can never sleep and must always be in motion. If it were to stop for some reason the magma on its body would harden from the cooling process. It’s unclear if it would die as a result, or if it would simply need to be re-heated.
5 Vulpix
Vulpix is an adorable little fox that evolves into an ethereal and majestic fox called Ninetales. Both the Fire-type version of Vulpix from the Kanto region and the Ice-type from the Alolan Islands have a catch rate of 190. When regional variants were first introduced fans were unsure how catch rates would work.
It turns out that because it’s the same Pokémon at its core, it retains the same catch rate. You can tell the age of the Vulpix you’re trying to catch by the number of tails it has. They split as it ages until it reaches 6 tails in total.
4 Litwick
A quick glance at Litwick should provide enough evidence as to why this tiny candle Pokémon is easy to catch. The Ghost and Fire-type has a gorgeous purple flame, but it isn’t strong enough yet to fight off perspective trainers wanting to get a hold of the adorable creature.
Its catch rate is 190, so it hits that sweet spot of being a bit of a challenge, but in the grand scheme of things is quite easy to get. One in possession trainers will just need to level it up and then give it a Dusk Stone.
3 Growlithe
Growlithe is one of the most iconic and beloved Pokémon from the Kanto region, and fans have adored it since the beginning of the franchise. It’s the last Pokémon on this list with a catch rate of 190, but there’s a reason for it nearing the top of the list.
If two Pokémon have the same catch rate, the one that is more sought after seems like the one that would be easier. There’s more information about that creature and its connection to the canine species likely means it has a natural connection with humans.
2 Litleo
It may not be a super popular Fire-type Pokémon, but despite that Litleo happens to be the second easiest in the typing to catch in the wild. Its catch rate sits at 220, which is slightly below the maximum catch rate of 255 but still quite near the top overall for Pokémon of its typing.
Litleo was the franchise’s attempt at capturing the magic of Growlithe, and though it’s cute, for some reason it didn’t win the hearts of trainers in the same way. Still, if you want a lion cub Pokémon, then Litleo won’t be too hard to get a hold of.
1 Numel
Coming in as the easiest Fire-type Pokémon to catch in the entire franchise is Numel. Known as the Numb Pokémon, this camel-like critter from the 3rd generation of games is a lovable ball of Ground and Fire-type cuteness.
With both it and its final evolution making the list, that means Numel is the ideal candidate for trainers who prefer the Fire-type and want to get into catching Pokémon and becoming a trainer. Its catch rate sits at 255, the highest possible catch rate a Pokémon can have.
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