The mainlinePokemonvideo game series has a long list of elite trainers that put players to the test as they travel across the many regions of thePokemonworld. From powerfulFrontier Brainsthat operate the Battler Frontier to the mighty Elite Four members that test players' wit and skill as they progress through the series' variousPokemonLeagues to become theChampion of their respective regions, the franchise is not shy of putting up a tough challenge for avidPokemontrainers.
One class of elite trainers specialize inFirePokemon, otherwise known as Fire-type trainers. Throughout the series, numerous powerful Fire-type experts have lit a flame under adversaries, showcasing their prowess as the best in their class. This list breaks down the greatest Fire-typePokemontrainers across the mainline games.
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A Fire-type specialist based in the region of Hoenn, Flannery is the gym leader of Lavaridge Gym. Although she is not the strongest trainer in the region and by no means the mightiest gym leader, her team of Fire Pocket Monsters are some of the toughest in the games when rematched by players inPokemon Emerald.
Flannery fights with a level 50 Torkcoal and a range of otherPokemon, such as Camerupt and Rapidash, in the high 40s — putting up a real fight in the heat of battle. Flannery is the weakest Fire-type gym leader on this list.
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Kiawe is the trial captain of Akala Island and a Fire-type expert who is at the top of his game when it comes to mastery of the element. Battled in thePokemon Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Moon, Kiawe has threePokemon to his name, including Alolan Marowack and a particularly strong Arcanine.
Kiawe’s strongest team of Pocket Monsters reaches up to level 60, placing him above Flannery and slightly below Blaine in terms of power.
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Notorious Quiz Master and the second-to-final Kanto gym leader players face in their quest to become Champion is Blaine. Blaine is synonymous with Fire types and is one of the easiest-to-recognize type experts in the Johto and Kanto regions.
Legend tells that Blaine, having nearly frozen to death atop a mountainous peak, was guided to safety by thelegendary FirePokemon, Moltres, cementing his passion for Fire types. Blaine shows this fiery passion in battle with a formidable selection ofPokemonsuch as Arcanine, Rapidash, Houndoom, and Magmorter. Blaine’sPokemonreach the low sixties at his strongest, making him far more powerful than previous other Fire-type trainers on this list.
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Mela is one of the central antagonists of thePokemon Scarlet and Violet gamesand the Fire-type boss of Team Star. Upon fighting her in a rematch, her Fire-typePokemontake a significant hike in difficulty, with fivePokemonall in the mid to high 60s in terms of levels — placing her above Blaine in terms of strength.
The Fire WarriorPokemon,Armarouge, comes top of her team, reaching level 66, followed closely by other strongPokemonsuch as Houndoom and Colossal at level 65.
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Simisear
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Chili is a formidable Fire-type trainer and one of the gym leaders of Striaton City Gym in the Unova region. Fighting alongside his brothers in a unique triple battle, players are put to the test, having to deal with three skilled trainers rather than the usual one.
While Chili’s original team in the Black and White games is much to be desired, his lineup ofPokemoninBlack and White 2is surprisingly strong, with three powerful FirePokemon, such as Simisear, reaching the mid to high 60s, with his strongest being level 67 — a pinch higher than Mela’s team.
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An astute member of theKalos Elite FourinPokemon X and Y, Malva is a master of Fire types in every sense of the word, with a range of FirePokemonfrom Pyroar to Talon Flame that range in levels from the mid-60s to mid-70s, depending on where you battle her, such as in the games Battle Chataue.
Malva is one of the strongest trainers on this list but comes in slightly weaker than subsequent entries due to having so fewPokemonon her team, despite their individual strength. Malva’s level 70 team consists of only threePokemon.
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The calculated leader of team Magma is Maxie, a strong Fire-type trainer with a mix ofPokemontypes on his teams. While Maxie comes in lower than some other entries on this list in terms of the power of his Pocket Monsters in games such asPokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Maxie shows his true talent at wielding Fire types and legendaryPokemonsuch as Groudon in his appearance in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as part of Team Rainbow Rocket.
The Magma boss hasPokemonin the mid to high sixties and uses Groudon to squash opponents, making him worthy of being high on this list and placing him above the previous Fire-type trainers due to the raw power of his legendaryPokemon.
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Centiskorch
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An exceptionally strong trainer, Kabu, a former trainer from the Hoenn region, is the gym leader of Motostoke Stadium. Kabu is a formidable Fire master with the chops to rival any Elite Four member and Champion of their respective league.
Upon his first battle, Kabu has a strong lineup ofPokemon,such as Centiskorch, and faces the trainer again in Gala’s Champions tournament withPokemonin the mid 70s, with his highestPokemonreaching level 74.
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While looking less like a powerful trainer, Crispin is easily one of the strongest Fire-type trainers on this list. A member of the BB League Elite Four of the Blueberry Academy, Crispin is an exceptional trainer alongside his classmates who make up the BB League.
Crispin has sixPokemon,all in the high 70s, reaching up into the 80s when rematched.HisPokemoninclude Rotom, Talonflame, Magmorter, and the powerful Blaziken (a fan favorite). Crispin’sPokemonby level is stronger than pretty much all other Fire-type trainers, showcasing his talent as one of the best — though he’s edged out by one trainer with more experience under his belt.
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The most powerful Fire-type trainer is Sinnoh Elite Four Member Flint. Donning a red afro and a powerful set of Pocket Monsters to match his bombastic style, Flint is the third Elite Four member players must face in thePokemon Platinum, Diamond, and Pearlgames and their remakes,Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
The Fire master has an exceptionally strong suite ofPokemonat his disposal. Notable Pocket Monsters include a level 83 Magmorter in the remakes,Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,and otherPokemonin the high seventies to low eighties. Flint can also be battled alongside Gym Leader comrade Volkner, showcasing his fire mastery and the electrical proficiency of Volkner’s team.While Flint is not the strongest Fire-type trainer by sheer levels (Crispin has an average level Pokemon of ~83), Flint excels in his experience as a Fire-type trainer, having been an Elite Four member for years with far more knowledge than Crispin in the battling department. Hence, when it comes down to the heat of the combat, Flint has the edge, despite minimal level differences, placing him firmly as the best Fire-type trainer.
