[SHORT DESC]
10% chance to burn opponent.
[LONG DESC]
<h2>Description</h2>
<p>This move deals damage and has a 10% chance to burn the target. No other effect.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>Fire Blast is a reasonably strong offensive option for Pokemon requiring power and good coverage in one move. It is often seen competitively because of its utility and widespread distribution amongst many Pokemon outside of Fire-types, mainly most Dragon-types and some odd choices like Slowbro. Unlike other moves with a base power of 120, all of which have even lower accuracy, Fire Blast also has an adequate 85% chance of hitting the opponent, which is a fair trade off considering Flamethrower, another similar move, has perfect accuracy, yet less power. Its use is most effective on offensive and defensive Pokemon needing a way to dispose of Grass- and Steel-type Pokemon not named Heatran, the main targets today being Ferrothorn and Scizor.</p>
<p>When choosing a Fire-type attack, consider that there are other attacks outside of Fire Blast that have their own uses, mainly Flamethrower's perfect accuracy or Overheat's immediately more useful base power. Choose which will fit your Pokemon's role on the team.</p>
<h2>Related Moves</h2>
<p>Lava Plume is less powerful than Fire Blast, but it has a higher chance to burn the target.</p>
<p>Flamethrower is a less powerful, yet more accurate version of Fire Blast; it also has fewer PP.</p>
<p>Overheat is even more powerful, but it decreases the user's Special Attack by two stages after use.</p>
<h2>Related Moves</h2>
<p>Thunder is an Electric-type equivalent, but with a chance to paralyze and less accuracy.</p>
<p>Blizzard is an Ice-type equivalent, but with a chance to freeze and less accuracy.</p>
<p>Focus Blast a Fighting-type equivalent, but with a chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense and less accuracy.</p>
<p>Hydro Pump is a Water-type equivalent, but does not have an effect.</p>
<p>Gunk Shot is a Poison-type equivalent, though physical and less accurate.</p>
<p>Hurricane is a Flying-type equivalent, but with a chance of inducing confusion and less accuracy.</p>