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Cinderace Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE - Cinderace Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

The best guide on how to play Cinderace in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Cinderace Latest Nerfs & Buffs (11/21)

Version 1.16.2.9 Patch Notes

Cinderace Changes
Stat Buff • Defense increased from 50-250 to 50-268 (Lv.1-15).
• Special Defense increased from 30-150 to 30-232 (Lv.1-15).
Blaze Kick Image
Blaze Kick
• Cooldown reduced from 8s to 9s.

Cinderace Stat Buff

Lvl Defense Sp. Def.
5 75 → 78
(+4%)
45 → 55
(+22%)
10 139 → 147
(+5.8%)
83 → 119
(+43.4%)
15 250 → 268
(+7.2%)
150 → 232
(+54.7%)

Stat Updates

1.1.1.4 Basic Attack damage decreased from 479 to 418 (-13%).
1.16.2.9 Defense increased from 50-250 to 50-268 (Lv.1-15). Special Defense increased from 30-150 to 30-232 (Lv.1-15).

Ember

1.13.1.4 Damage increased by 30%. Burning effect damage increased by 100%.

Flame Charge

1.2.1.3 Cooldown redcued from 6 to 5.

Blaze Kick

1.3.1.7 Blaze Kick+: Effects on the user strengthened. Cinderace will now jump to the specified direction after use.
1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon decreased from 1216 to 1002 (-18%).
1.5.1.6 Damage dealt to the opposing Pokemon decreased from 1002 to 875 (-13%).
1.16.2.9 Cooldown reduced from 8s to 9s.

Feint

1.3.1.7 Cooldown reduced from 13s to 11s.
1.1.1.4 Move duration decreased from 1.5 seconds to 1 second.
1.5.1.6 The move's movment speed increased has been strengthened.
1.9.2.8 Cooldown reduced from 11s to 9s.
1.13.1.4 Movement Speed effect multiplier increased from +25% to +40%.

Pyro Ball

1.2.1.3 Damage increased from 1563 to 2003 (+24.67%). Cooldown reduced from 7 seconds to 5 seconds.
1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 1477 to 1563 (+6%).
1.5.1.6 Effects on the user strengthened.
1.8.1.4 Damage dealt increase by 8%.
1.9.2.8 Damage increased by 23%.

Blazing Bicycle Kick

1.2.1.3 Bugfix. Bug where Blazing Bicycle Kick was failing to cast is now fixed.
1.9.2.8 Unite Move charge rate increased by 25%. When the UNITE move is being used, Cinderace will now be immune to hindrances.

Blaze

1.2.1.3 Fixed a bug where the effect is not activating at the right time.

Cinderace Basic Info

Cinderace
Cinderace.jpg
Tier Rating: A Rank Icon

Role: Attacker
Attack Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Physical
Difficulty: Novice
Cost:
"Cinderace doesn’t just have high attack power—it’s also got the speed to drive opponents crazy."

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Cinderace Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
4 Stars.png
5 Stars.png
3 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Fast Standard Attack speed.
✔︎ Standard Attack and moves have long range.
✔︎ Highly mobile.
✖︎ Very weak early game.
✖︎ Depends on range and mobility to compensate for low endurance.

Best Builds for Cinderace

Cinderace Builds
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Attack-Damage Build

Attack-Damage Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +27
Critical-Hit Rate: +6%
Critical-Hit Damage: +12%
Attack Speed: +16.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Attack
Critical-Hit Rate
Free Negative Stats:
Sp. Atk
Defense
Sp. Def
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Attack-Damage Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build focuses on making Cinderace into a late-game damage powerhouse, mixing damage and mobility via Blaze Kick and Flame Charge. If the opponents have a lot of Sure-hit disabling moves, Cinderace can learn Feint instead to have a decent protection against those type of moves. It can fit in any lane, but taking the jungle would be the most effective.
· Muscle Band increases Cinderace's attack damage through its HP-based bonus damage effect and boosts its attack speed.
· Scope Lens improves Cinderace's attack damage further through increased critical-hit rate and damage.
· Rapid-Fire Scarf adds some more static damage and attack speed, but its primary purpose comes from its massive attack speed boost effect. It also works well with Muscle Band's HP-based effect, increasing Cinderace's DPS via its attacks.
· X Speed adds more mobility to Cinderace. It's useful for both chasing enemies or escaping.
· Alternatively, Eject Button can also work just as fine for the build.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown emblems for maximum damage and 6 White emblems for additional HP.
· This can be achieved by equipping at least two (2) Emblems that are both Brown and White.
· Equip Emblems that increase Attack, or Critical-Hit Rate to further improve Cinderace's attacks.
· Sp. Atk., Sp. Def, and Defense can be freely traded for any of the other stats.

Attack-Damage Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Standard Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Boosted Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Critical-Hit
(@ Lvl 15)
Critical-Hit
(Boosted Attack)
(@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
805
938
1636
1918

Since the build is centered on Cinderace's attacks, equipping items that will maximize the Pokemon's attack damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Muscle Ban, Scope Lens, and Rapid-Fire Scarf will be the best for the build. It produced decent results, but the massive attack speed bonus from Rapid-Fire Scarf is extremely benefitial for the build's goal.

These damage tests are conducted using the Training Dummy in Practice Mode. The results are taken from the Total Damage data.

Items
(Level 30)
Standard Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Boosted Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Critical-Hit
(@ Lvl 15)
Critical-Hit
(Boosted Attack)
(@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
808
1186
1645
2173
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
883
1039
1860
2191
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
805
938
1636
1918
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
+
Curse Bangle
817
954
1670
1961
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Attack Weight
(6 Stacks)
898
1348
1436
2047
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
820
1208
1280
1556
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Curse Bangle
832
1229
1304
1842
Muscle Band
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
895
1055
1430
1750
Muscle Band
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Curse Bangle
907
1071
1454
1782
Muscle Band
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Curse Bangle
829
969
1298
1578
Scope Lens
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Attack Weight
(6 Stacks)
523
960
1500
2112
Scope Lens
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
445
820
1276
1800
Scope Lens
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Curse Bangle
457
842
1310
1849
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
535
982
1070
1677
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Curse Bangle
547
1004
1094
1715
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Curse Bangle
469
863
938
1472

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Pyro Ball Build

Pyro Ball Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +57
Attack Speed: +7.50%
Movement Speed: +150
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Attack
Critical-Hit Rate
Free Negative Stats:
Sp. Atk
Defense
Sp. Def
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Pyro Ball Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build focuses more on maximizing Pyro Ball's damage to serve as a secondary source of damage with Flame Charge being the complimentary move. However, If the opponents have a lot of Sure-hit disabling moves, Cinderace can learn Feint instead to have a decent protection against them. Cinderace will still rely mainly on its attacks to deal damage.
· Muscle Band is a staple item for Cinderace, increasing its attack damage through its HP-based bonus damage effect and boosts its attack speed.
· Attack Weight provides Cinderace a large damage boost, particularly for Pyro Ball.
· Float Stone improves Cinderace's overall mobility, which is useful for stacking Attack Weight in the early game. It also gives a decent amount of Attack stat for more damage.
· X Speed adds more mobility to Cinderace. It's useful for both chasing enemies or escaping.
· Alternatively, Eject Button can also work just as fine for the build.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown emblems for maximum damage and 6 White emblems for additional HP.
· This can be achieved by equipping at least two (2) Emblems that are both Brown and White.
· Equip Emblems that increase Attack, or Critical-Hit Rate to further improve Cinderace's damage.
· Sp. Atk., Sp. Def, and Defense can be freely traded for any of the other stats.

Pyro Ball Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Pyro Ball
Muscle Band
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Float Stone
3317

Since the build is centered on Pyro Ball, equipping items that will maximize its damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Muscle Band, a fully-stacked Attack Weight, and Float Stone will be the best for the build. It scored only slightly lower than the highest result but gives Cinderace more benefits in the long run.

Although there are item combinations that produced the same results, the attack speed and bonus damage from Muscle Band is staple for an attack-damage Pokemon like Cinderace. Also, the movement speed boost and passive effect from Float Stone helps Cinderace to go in and out of goal zones when stacking Attack Weight.

These damage tests are conducted using the Training Dummy in Practice Mode. The results are taken from the Total Damage data.

Items
(Level 30)
Pyro Ball
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
3283
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
+
Float Stone
3037
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
+
Curse Bangle
3037
Muscle Band
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Float Stone
3317
Muscle Band
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Curse Bangle
3317
Muscle Band
+
Float Stone
+
Curse Bangle
3071
Razor Claw
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Float Stone
3317
Razor Claw
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Curse Bangle
3317
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Float Stone
+
Curse Bangle
3351

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Cinderace Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Attack Weight.pngAttack Weight Attack Weight is beneficial for Cinderace since it adds more attack, allowing it to snowball early on.
Float Stone.pngFloat Stone Float Stone improves Cinderace's overall mobility and gives a decent amount of Attack stat for damage.
Scope Lens.pngScope Lens Scope Lens helps Cinderace land more critcal hits with its normal attacks and moves.
Muscle Band.pngMuscle Band Muscle Band increases Cinderace's attack speed, which allows its Blaze passive to proc more frequently.
Rapid-Fire Scarf.pngRapid-Fire Scarf Rapid-Fire Scarf gives a massive attack speed boost that's perfect for Cinderace's kit. It drastically increases the Pokemon's DPS, particularly via its attacks.

Held Item Tier List: Best Items to Equip

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Full Heal.pngFull Heal Full Heal helps Cinderace escape from disables, which stops it from getting bursted down.
Eject Button.pngEject Button A staple Battle Item for evading unwanted close-ranged fights. Eject button helps Cinderace keep its distance from enemies.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed gives Cinderace immunity from slows for a short duration. Allowing it to kite enemies more efficiently.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Flame Charge ImageFlame Charge Flame Charge is best to outmaneuver opponents while bombarding them down with your fast attacks.
Blaze Kick ImageBlaze Kick Blaze Kick is a sure-hit move that deals high single-target damage. It also allows Cinderace to reposition quickly should enemies get close or are fleeing.

This moveset gives Cinderace a well-balanced kit that is more benifitial for its gameplay. Blaze Kick deals high amounts of damage to a single target and enables Cinderace to keep its distance from enemies, especially while attacking. Flame Charge improves Cinderace's mobility and can act as another source of damage.

Pyro Ball and Blaze Kick are Cinderace's primary damage moves. Although majority of the damage the Pokemon deals comes from its attacks, these moves help in dishing out more damage quickly.

Pyro Ball deals damage to enemies in a line. It's great for farming wild Pokemon quickly and poking opponents from range. However, since the move launches a projectile in a straight line, it can easily be dodged by opponents.

Blaze Kick deals a high amount of critical-hit damage to a single target. It also functions as a repositioning tool, which works great for Cinderace's core gameplay. However, it is not an effective farming tool since it's a single-target move.

On the other hand, Feint and Flame Charge are Cinderace's utility moves. Each offers something to help Cinderace execute its gameplay.

Feint doesn't deal any damage and is purely a defensive move. It increases Cinderace's movement speed and enables the Pokemon to become invincible for a short time, allowing it to completely avoid all damage within that time period. It also gives its next three attacks healing capabilities once the move is upgraded.

Flame Charge is a dash move that can also deal damage. It's great for repositioning and keeping distance from enemies since it allows Cinderace's next boosted attack to slow targets for a short time.

Since Cinderace's primary source of damage is its attacks, its moves only serve a secondary purpose. Although selecting a moveset is ultimately up to player preference, it's best to base it on the enemy's team composition.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best For Cinderace?

Blaze Kick & Feint 15
Votes
Blaze Kick & Flame Charge 93
Votes
Pyro Ball & Feint 7
Votes
Pyro Ball & Flame Charge 95
Votes

Why is it the best? Let us know in the comments!

Previous Poll Results

Blaze Kick & Feint 17
Votes
Blaze Kick & Flame Charge 68
Votes
Pyro Ball & Feint 5
Votes
Pyro Ball & Flame Charge 89
Votes

How to Play Cinderace

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Play Safe Until Level 7

Cinderace is a rather late-blooming Pokemon similar to Gardevior. Cinderace evolves at Lv. 5 but does not get its first move upgrade until Lv. 7. Prioritize farming and keep your distance in team and objective fights before the first power spike at Lv. 7.

Play as a Jungler

The best way to safely level up to level 7 is to take on the jungler role, allowing you to get all the experience from the jungle camps.

Team Up with Defenders or All-Rounders

Teaming up with sturdy Defenders like Snorlax or Crustle will help to ensure a successful early game as you farm EXP. Otherwise, partnering up with a high crowd control Pokemon like Lucario or Slowbro will allow for safer engagement with enemy Pokemon and safer KOs.

Watch Out for High-Burst Pokemon

Be careful when going against high-burst Pokemon like Gengar as they can quickly burst you down and take you out of the fight even at full HP.

Turn On Lock-On Icon and Advanced Controls

In team fights, using the Lock-On Skill as well as Advanced Controls is crucial for an auto-attack-heavy character like Cinderace. This allows you to focus on only one target or avoid attacking the nearest enemy approaching you while leaving critical HP enemies behind. It also allows you to choose the enemy you wish to snipe with Blazing Bicycle Kick by scrolling the target wheel first to your desired target.
List of Settings and Best Settings to Use

Utilize Blaze Effects

Although it's subtle, Blaze contributes a lot to Cinderace's offense. It's important to know how it works and what you need to do to utilize its effects.

Blaze: Cinderace Passive Effect and Cooldown

Get Boosted Attacks by Using Moves

Your attack instantly becomes a Boosted Attack each time you use a move, allowing you to spam them. Always follow up with a Boosted Attack after using a move to take advantage of the effect.

Fight Through a Brawl at Low Health

When Cinderace's HP reaches 50% or lower, its attack speed and critical chance increase. In some cases where you have low health while facing an opponent, it is best to push through and take advantage of the increased damage output to knock down the opponent instead of retreating.

However, it is important to play strategically and not overextend looking for KOs. Avoid deliberately letting your HP down dangerously low to get the bonus damage all the time.

Utilize Dash Moves to Reposition or Escape

It is important that you always maintain a respectable distance between you and your opponent - not to close to get hit, but not to far to get out of range.

Secure Objectives for Your Team

Being a hard-hitter, Cinderace can secure boss Pokemon like Rayquaza quickly, even by itself. Be sure secure objectives for your team either by helping them take it or doing it by yourself.

Use Blazing Bicycle Kick

If necessary, use Blazing Bicycle Kick to secure objectives for your team.

Blazing Bicycle Kick: Cinderace Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level 1 to 7

  • Secure as many Wild Pokemon as you can and get EXP to reach level 7.
  • Once at level 7, learn either Pyro Ball or Blaze Kick.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon and level up, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents.

Level 8 to 9

  • Once at level 8, learn either Flame Charge more offense or Feint for a defensive move, and start to get aggressive.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents to level up.
  • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Once at level 9, learn Blazing Bicycle Kick to get all moves.

Level 10+

  • Continue to farm and level up.
  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 13 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a full-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Jungle Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Clear the first wave of jungle camps and level up to level 5 with the help of Ember and Low Sweep.
  • Help the top or bottom lane by securing the Altaria and Swablu camps, knocking out opponents, and scoring points.

Level 6 to 9

  • Clear the second wave of jungle camps to reach level 7 and get either Flame Charge more offense or Feint for a defensive move.
  • At the 8:00 minute mark, go to the center of the map and secure the Altaria and Swablu camps.
  • At the 7:20 minute mark, go to the bottom lane and help secure the Altaria and Swablu camps, knock out opponents, and score points.
  • Once at level 9, learn Blazing Bicycle Kick.
  • At the 7:00 minute mark, help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Afterwards, try to secure Regieleki on the top lane if it's still there.

Level 10+

  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 13 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Cinderace Combos

Early Blaze Pressure Combo

Early Blaze Pressure Combo
Low Sweep IconStandard Attack IconEmber IconStandard Attack Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Cinderace Early Blaze Pressure Combo
Low SweepStandard AttackEmberStandard Attack
This combo takes advantage of Cinderace's early game moves to get consistent Boosted Attack damage. Start by using Low Sweep to get some distance between you and your target. Use a Standard Attack once to deal enhanced damage. Then, quickly follow it up with an Ember and another Standard Attack.

Reposition Combo

Reposition Combo
Blaze Kick IconStandard Attack IconFlame Charge IconStandard Attack Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Cinderace Reposition Combo
Blaze KickStandard AttackFlame ChargeStandard Attack ~
This is a high mobility combo for single targets. Start by using Blaze Kick and reposition yourself at an advantageous position. Once you land, deal damage with an enhanced Standard Attack. Then, activate Flame Charge to maintain the distance. Proceed to bombard the target with Standard Attacks.

Boosted Attack Stacking Combo

Boosted Attack Stacking Combo
Standard Attack Icon x3► Pyro Ball IconStandard Attack IconFlame Charge IconStandard Attack Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Cinderace Pyro Attack Stacking Combo
Standard Attack x3► Pyro BallStandard AttackFlame ChargeStandard Attack ~
This combo utilizes Cinderace's passive ability, Blaze to deal large amounts of damage. Start by stacking Blaze triggers by attacking the target at least three (3) times with a Standard Attack. Then, hit the target with a Pyro Ball. After that, you should have a boosted attack that you should use. Follow it up with a Flame Charge to reposition and provide you with another boosted attack!

Ultimate Blazing Kicks Combo

Ultimate Blazing Kicks Combo
Flame Charge IconStandard Attack IconPyro Ball IconBlazing Bicycle Kick IconStandard Attack Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Cinderace Ultimate Blazing Kicks Combo
Flame ChargeStandard AttackPyro BallBlazing Bicycle KickStandard Attack ~
This is a high-caliber combo that uses Blazing Bicycle Kick as a finishing move. Start by using Flame Charge to get some distance between you and your target. Then, hit them with a Standard attack, followed by a Pyro Ball. When the move lands, the target will have three (3) Blaze triggers. Activate Blazing Bicycle Kick and deal high amounts of damage!

Matchups & Counters for Cinderace

Cinderace Matchups

Hard Counter
BlazikenDarkraiGengarLucarioMega Mewtwo XZoroark
Fair Matchup
AbsolAegislashAlolan NinetalesArmarougeAzumarillCeruledgeChandelureCrustleDecidueyeDodrioDragapultDragoniteEspeonFalinksGlaceonGreedentGreninjaGyaradosHo-OhInteleonLeafeonMachampMega Mewtwo YMeowscaradaMetagrossMewMimikyuMiraidonPikachuScizorSylveonTalonflameTsareenaTyranitarUmbreonUrshifuVenusaurZacianZeraora
Good Matchup
BlastoiseBlisseyBuzzwoleCharizardClefableComfeyCramorantDelphoxDuraludonEldegossGarchompGardevoirGoodraHoopaLaprasMamoswineMr. MimePsyduckSableyeSlowbroSnorlaxTrevenantWigglytuff
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Cinderace.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Burst Damage

Although Cinderace is a hard-hitter, it is nonetheless fragile to high burst damage. It relies heavily on attacking at long range, which makes Pokemon that have the means to get close to Cinderace a great counter.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Zoroark ImageZoroark Rating: ★★★★★
• Can quickly get close to Cinderace and burst it down using Night Slash or Feint Attack.
Gengar ImageGengar Rating: ★★★★★
• Can sneak up to Cinderace with Phatom Ambush.
• Can easily burst down Cinderace with Dream Eater and Shadow Ball, or Sludge Bomb and Hex.
Mega Mewtwo X ImageMega Mewtwo X Rating: ★★★★
• Can get close to Cinderace with Teleport, hook it using Future Sight, then beat it down with attacks.
• Can poke Cinderace with Psystrike.

Even Matchups for Cinderace

Utilizing Cinderace's moves to allow the Pokemon to freely attack targets and trigger Blaze's bonus damage effect is the best way to get the upper hand against these Pokemon

Dodge Their Attacks and Retaliate

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Ninetales Image Armarouge Image Chandelure Image Decidueye Image Dragapult Image Espeon Image Glaceon Image Greninja Image Inteleon Image Mega Mewtwo Y Image Mew Image Miraidon Image Pikachu Image Sylveon Image Venusaur Image
How to Beat
• Much like Cindreace, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have high damage potential that can take out Cinderace quickly. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Cinderace fast.
• Use Flame Charge or Feint to dodge their attacks or moves, then retaliate with Pyro Ball and/or attacks.
• Use Blaze Kick to interrupt their attacks or moves and reposition to a safer location, then follow up with attacks.
• Alternatively, Cinderace can initiate with Blazing Bicycle Kick to quickly deplete their HP and force them to play defensively, then finish them off with moves or attacks.

Dodge or Disrupt Their Attacks/Combos

All-Rounders
Aegislash Image Azumarill Image Ceruledge Image Dragonite Image Falinks Image Gyarados Image Machamp Image Metagross Image Mimikyu Image Scizor Image Tsareena Image Tyranitar Image Urshifu Image Zacian Image
How to Beat
• All-Rounders excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or moves to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Cinderace's damage. However, they can be easily kited since they're melee.
• Dodge their moves or attacks with Flame Charge or Feint, or disrupt them with Blaze Kick, then kite them with Pyro Ball and/or attacks.
• Use Blazing Bicycle Kick to finish them off.
• Alternatively, Cinderace can initiate with Blazing Bicycle Kick to quickly deplete their HP and force them to play defensively, then finish them off with moves or attacks.

Dodge Their Burst Attempt

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage
Absol Image Dodrio Image Leafeon Image Meowscarada Image Talonflame Image Zeraora Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, they become vulnerable when they miss their burst damage attempt.
• Use Flame Charge or Feint to dodge their moves, then retaliate with attacks and moves.
• Use Blazing Bicycle Kick to finish them off in case they're already far from Cinderace's range.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Crustle Image Greedent Image Ho-oh Image Slowbro Image Umbreon Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it a tedious task for Cinderace to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Cinderace.
• Keep them at bay using Blaze Kick, Flame Charge, or Feint, and bombard them with attacks.
• Alternatively, Cinderace can initiate with Blazing Bicycle Kick to quickly deplete their HP and force them to play defensively, then finish them off with moves or attacks.

Easy Matchups for Cinderace

Take advantage of Cinderace's high mobility to maneuver around targets and knock them out with fast Standard Attacks.

Dodge Their Attacks and Retaliate

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Cramorant Image Delphox Image Duraludon Image Gardevoir Image
How to Beat
• Much like Cindreace, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have high damage potential that can take out Cinderace quickly. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Cinderace fast.
• Use Flame Charge or Feint to dodge their attacks or moves, then retaliate with Pyro Ball and/or attacks.
• Use Blaze Kick to interrupt their attacks or moves and reposition to a safer location, then follow up with attacks.
• Alternatively, Cinderace can initiate with Blazing Bicycle Kick to quickly deplete their HP and force them to play defensively, then finish them off with moves or attacks.

Dodge or Disrupt Their Attacks/Combos

All-Rounders
Buzzwole Image Charizard Image Garchomp Image
How to Beat
• All-Rounders excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or moves to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Cinderace's damage. However, they can be easily kited since they're melee.
• Dodge their moves or attacks with Flame Charge or Feint, or disrupt them with Blaze Kick, then kite them with Pyro Ball and/or attacks.
• Use Blazing Bicycle Kick to finish them off.
• Alternatively, Cinderace can initiate with Blazing Bicycle Kick to quickly deplete their HP and force them to play defensively, then finish them off with moves or attacks.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Blastoise Image Goodra Image Lapras Image Mamoswine Image Snorlax Image Trevenant Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it a tedious task for Cinderace to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Cinderace.
• Keep them at bay using Blaze Kick, Flame Charge, or Feint, and bombard them with attacks.
• Alternatively, Cinderace can initiate with Blazing Bicycle Kick to quickly deplete their HP and force them to play defensively, then finish them off with moves or attacks.

Eliminate them First

Supporters
Blissey Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image Mr. Mime Image Psyduck Image Sableye Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Cinderace, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• It's best to target them first so they'll use their moves on themselves instead of their allies.

Best Teammates for Cinderace

Pokemon Explanation
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales
Pikachu ImagePikachu
Aggressive Stallers
These Pokemon have powerful burst attacks that are capable of disrupting enemies. When partnered up with these Pokemon, Cinderace can easily take down enemies and push lanes.
Blissey ImageBlissey
Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime
Sustain and Buffs
These Pokemon have means of stunning and shutting down targets with their moves. They also provide healing opportunities and buffs for Cinderace so it can stand its ground and fight longer during clashes.
Crustle ImageCrustle
Snorlax ImageSnorlax
Tanky Disablers
These Pokemon can lead the charge, soak up damage, and help Cinderace setup its attacks thanks to their disabling moves. This way, Cinderace can easily dominate lanes and take enemy camps to stall the enemy's level progression.
Absol ImageAbsol
Zoroark ImageZoroark
High Burst Damagers
These Pokemon help contribute damage through pinning down enemies with combos and burst attacks. While it's still recommended to go with either a Defender or Supporter ally, Speedsters are a huge help when trying to dominate lanes as early as possible.
Machamp ImageMachamp
Tsareena ImageTsareena
Hard-hitting Initiators
These Pokemon are very dependable allies as they have means to buff or sustain themselves. Whether it's securing objectives or pushing lanes, Machamp and Tsareena are built to initiate clashes, stun enemies, and create openings for their teammates.

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Cinderace Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Ember ImageEmber
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 351
Initial Hit: 270, Burn Damage: 27 x 3
Final Damage: 461
Initial Hit: 353, Burn Damage: 36 x 3
Shoots out a small flame, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and leaving them burned for a short time.
Blaze Kick ImageBlaze Kick
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 9s
Starting Damage: 566
Initial Hit: 500 (Critical-Hit), Burn Damage: 22 x 3
Final Damage: 875
Initial Hit: 752 (Critical-Hit), Burn Damage: 41 x 3
Has the user perform a fiery flying kick. The user then jumps in the designated direction. When this move hits, it is always a critical hit, and it shoves opposing Pokemon and leaves them burned for a short time. In addition, the user becomes immune to hindrance while using this move.
Upgrade: Increases basic attack speed for a short time when this move hits.
Pyro Ball ImagePyro Ball
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 1840
Initial Hit: 1774, Burn Damage: 22 x 3
Final Damage: 2833
Initial Hit: 2710, Burn Damage: 41 x 3
Has the user kick a ball of flame in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and leaving them burned for a short time when this move hits.
Upgrade: Reduces the cooldown of Flame Charge or Feint when this move hits.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Low Sweep ImageLow Sweep
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 7.5s
Starting Damage: 148
Final Damage: 197
Has the user make a swift low sweep in the designated direction, dealing damage to any opposing Pokemon it hits.
Feint ImageFeint
(Lv. 8)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 9s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Increases the user's movement speed for a short time and makes the user invincible.
Upgrade: After this move is used, basic attacks that hit opposing Pokemon restore the user's HP (Up to three times)
Flame Charge ImageFlame Charge
(Lv. 8)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 260
Final Damage: 368
Has the user charge forward cloaked in flame, dealing damage to any opposing Pokemon it hits.
Upgrade: The user's next boosterd attack after this move ends also decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when it hits.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Blazing Bicycle Kick ImageBlazing Bicycle Kick
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 111s
Starting Damage: 1586
Final Damage: 2163
Has the user create a giant ball of flame and kick it toward the designated location. The ball releases a fierce shock wave that deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. This Unite Move also increases the user's movement speed for a short time when it hits.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.

Ability (Passive)

Blaze  ImageBlaze All Evolution Stages
When the Pokemon uses a move, its next basic attack becomes a boosted attack. When the Pokemon hits an opposing Pokemon with a basic attack or move, a cinder is placed on that opposing Pokemon. Attacking a cindered opposing Pokemon a certain number of times will cause to cinder to flare, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon. When the Pokemon with this Ability is at half HP or less, its critical-hit rate and basic attack speed are increased for a short time.

Cinderace Stats & Evolutions

Cinderace Evolutions

1st Evolution 2nd Evolution Final Evolution
Scorbunny.pngScorbunny
(Lv. 1)
Scorbunny.pngRaboot
(Lv. 5)
Scorbunny.pngCinderace
(Lv. 7)

Cinderace Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3000 50 30 135
2 3034 53 33 140
3 3075 57 36 145
4 3125 62 40 151
5 3305 78 55 174
6 3376 84 61 183
7 3702 114 88 221
8 3805 123 97 233
9 3928 134 107 247
10 4076 147 119 264
11 4254 163 134 284
12 4467 182 152 309
13 4723 206 175 339
14 5030 235 201 375
15 5399 268 232 418

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Cinderace In-Game Stats Listing

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Cinderace Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
CinderaceCaptain StyleCaptain Style
CinderaceSpace StyleSpace Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
CinderacePastel StylePastel Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
CinderaceTuxedo StyleTuxedo Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1050
CinderaceGuardian StyleGuardian Style
CinderaceSuper Suit StyleSuper Suit Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2199

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Cinderace Achievements

Blaze Achievement

Blaze
Pokemon Move
Cinderace ImageCinderace Blaze  ImageBlaze
Mission:
In a single battle, deal additional damage to Pokemon from the opposing team with Blaze 20 or more times (5/10/20 battles total)
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png5
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png10
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90 Anonymous21 days

I was using pyro ball-Flame charge BTW

89 Anonymous21 days

I got 32 KO’s with cinderace running attack weight, razor claw, and scope lens, as well as putting up 130,000 damage. With this build, I think cinder is easily SS tier

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