Strongest Fire Pokemon Trainers In The Games, Ranked

The mainline Pokemon video game series has a long list of elite trainers that put players to the test as they travel across the many regions of the Pokemon world. From powerful Frontier Brains that operate the Battler Frontier to the mighty Elite Four members that test players' wit and skill as they progress through the series' various Pokemon Leagues to become the Champion of their respective regions, the franchise is not shy of putting up a tough challenge for avid Pokemon trainers.

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One class of elite trainers specialize in Fire Pokemon, 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-type Pokemon trainers across the mainline games.

10 Flannery

Firebrand But Relatively Weak

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 in Pokemon Emerald.

Flannery fights with a level 50 Torkcoal and a range of other Pokemon, 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.

9 Kiawe

Powerful, But Not Unbeatable

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 the Pokemon Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Moon, Kiawe has three Pokemon t o 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.

8 Blaine

Passionate And Potent Fire Specialist

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 the legendary Fire Pokemon, Moltres, cementing his passion for Fire types. Blaine shows this fiery passion in battle with a formidable selection of Pokemon such as Arcanine, Rapidash, Houndoom, and Magmorter. Blaine's Pokemon reach the low sixties at his strongest, making him far more powerful than previous other Fire-type trainers on this list.

7 Mela

Formidable And Fiery Team Star Boss

Mela is one of the central antagonists of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet g ames and the Fire-type boss of Team Star. Upon fighting her in a rematch, her Fire-type Pokemon take a significant hike in difficulty, with five Pokemon all in the mid to high 60s in terms of levels — placing her above Blaine in terms of strength.

The Fire Warrior Pokemon, Armarouge, comes top of her team, reaching level 66, followed closely by other strong Pokemon such as Houndoom and Colossal at level 65.

6 Chili

Strong And Dynamic Fire-Type Leader

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 of Pokemon in Black and White 2 is surprisingly strong, with three powerful Fire Pokemon, such as Simisear, reaching the mid to high 60s, with his strongest being level 67 — a pinch higher than Mela's team.

5 Malva

Strong Elite Fire Master

An astute member of the Kalos Elite Four in Pokemon X and Y, Malva is a master of Fire types in every sense of the word, with a range of Fire Pokemon from 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 few Pokemon on her team, despite their individual strength. Malva's level 70 team consists of only three Pokemon.

4 Maxie

Strategic And Legendary Fire-Type Boss

The calculated leader of team Magma is Maxie, a strong Fire-type trainer with a mix of Pokemon types 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 as Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Maxie shows his true talent at wielding Fire types and legendary Pokemon such as Groudon in his appearance in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as part of Team Rainbow Rocket.

The Magma boss has Pokemon in 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 legendary Pokemon.

3 Kabu

Masterful Fire Gym Leader

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.

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Upon his first battle, Kabu has a strong lineup of Pokemon, such as Centiskorch, and faces the trainer again in Gala's Champions tournament with Pokemon in the mid 70s, with his highest Pokemon reaching level 74.

2 Crispin

Strong, Versatile Fire-Type Specialist

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 six Pokemon, all in the high 70s, reaching up into the 80s when rematched. His Pokemon include Rotom, Talonflame, Magmorter, and the powerful Blaziken (a fan favorite). Crispin's Pokemon by 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.

1 Flint

Elite Four Powerhouse

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 the Pokemon Platinum, Diamond, and Pearl games and their remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

The Fire master has an exceptionally strong suite of Pokemon at his disposal. Notable Pocket Monsters include a level 83 Magmorter in the remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and other Pokemon in 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.

Outmatching Crispin due to his experience.

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