Tepig

ポカブ · Gruikui

It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.

Type: fire
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Fire Pig Pokémon
Japanese: ポカブ
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 9.9 kg
Color: Red
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Tepig.

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Tepig

Stage 1

Base form

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Pignite

Stage 2

From Tepig

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Emboar

Stage 3

From Pignite

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 065

/255
Attack 063

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Defense 045

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Sp. Atk 045

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Sp. Def 045

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Speed 045

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§ III

Best Tepig cards

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§ IV

Tepig through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

3 cards
Platinum era → Sword & Shield era
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02 SN

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

2 cards
Platinum era → Black & White era
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03 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

1 card
Platinum era
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04 EY

Eri Yamaki

Eri Yamaki is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2016, with artwork appearing through 2023. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon releases, including Team Up and Fusion Strike, and are marked by vibrant, playful color and clear, balanced compositions.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 KE

Kanako Eo

Kanako Eo is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2005 to 2019. Work spans series including XY, Black & White, and Platinum, with a cartoonish, playful approach—balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Black & White era
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