#1020 · Recordkeepers · changed in this game
Gouging Fire
FireDragonFlame Cloak
Level-up moves 8
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Noble Roar Phase 1 rotation Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 100 | Flame Charge Phase 1 rotation Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| 100 | Hone Claws Phase 1 rotation Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | Dark | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 100 | Stone Edge Phase 2 rotation Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| 100 | Flare Blitz Phase 2 rotation A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 100 | Dragon Claw Phase 2 rotation Slashes the foe with sharp claws. | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 100 | Flare Blitz Phase 3 rotation A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 100 | Dual Chop Phase 3 rotation Attacks with brutal hits that strike twice. | Dragon | Phys | 40 | 90 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs
This game's documentation doesn't publish TM compatibility, so none is listed here.
Where to find Gouging Fire
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss group — Paradox Beasts | Boss (choose one of the group) | 90–99, scales |
Other changes in this game
- Boss of the Paradox Beasts group: one of the 3 you can choose to face when that group is drawn for an area. Fights in 3 phases, restoring to full HP at each phase change.
- Its ability, Flame Cloak: Using a fire move also boosts defense.
- Innates switch on as your boss count grows: Pressure (Raises foe's PP usage.) — from your 2nd boss win; Inner Focus (Prevents flinching.) — from your 4th; Tough Claws (Boosts contact moves.) — from your 6th.
- Reward for beating it: the ability Flame Cloak (Using a fire move also boosts defense.).