Where can I find Tepig in SoulGold?

Tepig cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Tepig is a fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Tepig learn in SoulGold?

Tepig can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Tepigin Pokémon SoulGold

fire

Pokédex Entry

Fire Pig Pokémon

It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp. It blows fire through its nose.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#498

Abilities

Blaze(Primary)

Ups Fire moves in a pinch.

Thick Fat(Secondary)

Heat-and-cold protection.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Tepig

Base form

→

Pignite

Level up Tepig to Lv. 17

→

Emboar

Level up Pignite to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Tepig isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
3	Tail WhipLevel: 3Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
3	Tail WhipLevel: 3Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	fire	40	100	25
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
9	EndureLevel: 9Endure	normal	0	0	10
9	EndureLevel: 9Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
13	Defense CurlLevel: 13Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
13	Defense CurlLevel: 13Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
15	Flame ChargeLevel: 15Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
15	Flame ChargeLevel: 15Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
19	SmogLevel: 19Smog	poison	0	70	20
19	SmogLevel: 19Smog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
21	RolloutLevel: 21Rollout	rock	30	90	20
21	RolloutLevel: 21Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
25	Take DownLevel: 25Take Down	normal	90	85	20
25	Take DownLevel: 25Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
27	Heat CrashLevel: 27Heat Crash	fire	1	100	10
27	Heat CrashLevel: 27Heat Crash	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
31	AssuranceLevel: 31Assurance	dark	0	100	10
31	AssuranceLevel: 31Assurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
33	FlamethrowerLevel: 33Flamethrower	fire	0	100	15
33	FlamethrowerLevel: 33Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
37	Head SmashLevel: 37Head Smash	rock	150	80	5
37	Head SmashLevel: 37Head Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
39	RoarLevel: 39Roar	normal	0	0	20
39	RoarLevel: 39Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
43	Flare BlitzLevel: 43Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
43	Flare BlitzLevel: 43Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CovetCovet	fairy	40	100	0
CovetCovet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
MagnitudeMagnitude	ground	1	100	30
MagnitudeMagnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
SuperpowerSuperpower	fighting	120	100	5
SuperpowerSuperpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	1	100	5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
YawnYawn	normal	0	0	10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
Burn UpBurn Up	fire	130	100	5
Burn UpBurn Up	Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.