Typhlosion

Typhlosion-Hisui sits at just 0.58% usage in high-ladder singles (rank 99), firmly in niche territory. Its Special Attack of 109 and near-universal Choice Scarf adoption (98.9%) give it real speed-tier pressure, but its Stealth Rock weakness and reliance on team support limits its value in a format that rewards self-sufficiency. Frisk provides item scouting. One notable high-ladder run reached M-1 season rank 140 using it as the centrepiece.

Playstyle：The set is nearly standardised: Choice Scarf with Modest nature, maximising Special Attack and Speed. Eruption (25%), Shadow Ball (23.1%), Flamethrower (20%), and Infernal Parade (17.6%) provide broad coverage. Frisk (93.4%) gives item scouting value. In published builds, the role is an offensive pivot that softens targets for a partner Dragonite-Mega to clean up, with Corviknight running Defog and U-turn to keep Stealth Rock off the field.

Typhlosion-Hisui reaches 1.52% usage in high-ladder doubles (rank 60), qualifying as a genuine option. The presence of Protect (11%) alongside Eruption (25%) and Heat Wave (13.3%) signals it is built to last on the field rather than simply spam fast attacks. Choice Scarf (55.8%) and Charcoal (42.8%) represent two distinct archetypes. Whimsicott (12.4%) and Floette-Mega (11%) are the most common partners, providing speed control or redirection support.

Playstyle：Two archetypes coexist: the Scarf variant (Modest, max Speed) leads with Eruption for burst damage; the Charcoal variant (Timid or Modest with team speed control) sustains Heat Wave output. Farigiraf provides Sound-block redirection to stop Eruption interference, Whimsicott supplies Tailwind or Fake Tears, and Floette-Mega handles utility. Frisk scouting retains value in doubles for reading opponent sets before committing to a move.

✅ Favorable matchups2

GarchompSneasler

⚠️ Unfavorable matchups2

IncineroarBasculegion

0.04% usage (rank 203) signals extreme scarcity. Core archetype: Choice Scarf special attacker (63.8%) with Eruption (19.8%) + Overheat (15.5%) + Shadow Ball for coverage. Flash Fire (83.9%) absorbs Fire-type moves, valuable against mono-fire teams. Mid-range speed (100) requires Scarf to function; team building constraints limit adoption.

Playstyle：Modest dominates (62.9%); Timid (17.8%) as secondary speed option. Choice Scarf core (63.8%) requires precise leading for Eruption maximum damage output. Shadow Ball (16.4%) + Overheat (15.5%) provide dual coverage (special defense/ghost). Alternative build leverages Life Orb + Endeavor synergy with Blaze activation (special attack boost at low HP) for late-game reversal, inverting the Scarf-dependent archetype.

0.02% usage renders it practically irrelevant for doubles. While Eruption (24.6%) as area damage theoretically fits the format, environmental targeting and Fire-type ecosystem pressure marginalize it entirely. Timid/Modest spreads emphasize special attack focus, leaving insufficient flexibility for doubles team synergy.