Blaziken vs Rillaboom: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Blaziken and Rillaboom are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Blaziken
#257
Blaziken
Fire Fighting
Blaze Pokémon
Rillaboom
#812
Rillaboom
Grass
Drummer Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

80 HP 100
120 Attack 125
70 Defense 90
110 Sp. Atk 60
70 Sp. Def 70
80 Speed 85
530 Total (BST) 530

Blaziken wins 1 stat, Rillaboom wins 4 stats, 1 tied.

Blaziken attacking Rillaboom

2x

Super effective!

Rillaboom attacking Blaziken

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 BlazikenRillaboom
Height1.9m2.1m
Weight52.0kg90.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Blaziken and Rillaboom are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Rillaboom if you want the stronger attacker, or Rillaboom for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Blaziken is outside the usage rankings, Rillaboom is ranked #8 (on 22.3% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Blaziken vs Rillaboom — FAQ

Is Blaziken better than Rillaboom?

This is a close matchup — Blaziken and Rillaboom are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Blaziken or Rillaboom?

Blaziken has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Rillaboom is faster (85 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Blaziken or Rillaboom have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 530. Blaziken wins 1 individual stats, Rillaboom wins 4. Rillaboom is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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