As a Fire/Ghost type, Blacephalon has 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Fire/Ghost typing.

Base stats

HP: 53
Attack: 127
Defense: 53
Sp. Atk: 151
Sp. Def: 79
Speed: 107
Total: 570

Blacephalon has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. Its Attack (127) and Sp. Atk (151) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 107 beats 88% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 53 HP, 53 Defense and 79 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Blacephalon's only ability is Beast Boost.

How to beat Blacephalon

Blacephalon takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Ghost moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Fire and Ghost moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Fire and Ghost moves.