BREAKpoint·#14·2016
Emboar, the fiery Mega Fire Pig Pokémon, is a beloved Fire/Fighting-type from Generation V, forming the final stage of the Tepig evolution line and holding significant cultural weight as a powerful starter Pokémon. This specific Emboar-EX card from the 2016 BREAKpoint set is a holographic rare variant, distinguished by its formidable HP and powerful attacks, making it a standout card from the XY era.
Read more ↓Emboar, the Mega Fire Pig Pokémon, is a formidable Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is the final evolution of Tepig, a starter Pokémon from the Unova region, evolving from Pignite. Known for its incredible strength and fiery spirit, Emboar is depicted with a powerful, muscular build and flames erupting from its chin and wrists. Its natural habitat is often near volcanic regions or areas with abundant heat, where it can fuel its internal fire. Emboar is a largely omnivorous Pokémon, though its diet primarily consists of robust plants and occasionally small prey, which it roasts with its intense flames. In battle, Emboar is known for its aggressive and straightforward fighting style, using its powerful limbs and fiery attacks to overwhelm opponents. It played a significant role in the Black and White anime series, with Ash Ketchum's rival, Trip, owning an Emboar. Its design draws inspiration from sumo wrestlers and boars, symbolizing power and determination within Japanese culture. Emboar's dual typing gives it unique advantages and disadvantages, being strong against Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, and Dark types, but vulnerable to Water, Ground, Psychic, and Flying attacks.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
