Why can't the Fire-type starters learn Fire Blast naturally?

[Andros 1337]

I was wondering, is there any particular reason why the Fire-type starters cannot learn Fire Blast naturally? Instead, they have Flare Blitz, however, for Charizard and Typhlosion, Fire Blast would be preferrable since their Special Attack is higher than their Physical Attack. Fire Blast seems to be a move found on most Charizard movesets, and it would be much better if Charizard could learn it naturally instead of using TM38.

 

[Ferbgor]

Because there's a TM.

 

[Celer]

I was wondering, is there any particular reason why the Fire-type starters cannot learn Fire Blast naturally? Instead, they have Flare Blitz, however, for Charizard and Typhlosion, Fire Blast would be preferrable since their Special Attack is higher than their Physical Attack. Fire Blast seems to be a move found on most Charizard movesets, and it would be much better if Charizard could learn it naturally instead of using TM38.

Why would it be better to learn it naturally? I think it's better to just rely on the TM because that way there's another open slot in their movepools, allowing them to learn more total moves.

 

[AshK]

I would prefer it if flare blitz was a tm actually because some pokemon (infernape) learn it so late!

 

[Andros 1337]

Why spend the money on a TM? Pretty much every Fire-type can learn the TM, even those who learn Fire Blast naturally. The fact is, Fire Blast would be more beneficial than Flare Blitz for Charizard and Typhlosion as it makes use of their high Special Attack.

 

[Yun]

Because, it would throw off the balance. Fire pokemon are haxx0r and overrated enough as it is (*Cough*Magmortar*Cough*)

 

[Faye Scarlet]

Fire Blast is very unreliable, even if it's powerful. D8 Flamethrower is good enough for me.

 

[Almonds]

It's powerful, and yes, a Typhlosion knowing Fire Blast would topple even the strongest Water-types.

However... the accuracy makes me think twice. I don't teach my Typhlosion Fire Blast XD

 

[Andros 1337]

Fire Blast is very unreliable, even if it's powerful. D8 Flamethrower is good enough for me.

While not 100% accurate like Flamethrower, it is more accurate than the average non-recoil/side effect 120 base power move (85%, vs. 70-75% on average). The high accuracy compared to other moves of similar power makes me prefer it over Flamethrower.

 

[TFSpock]

A Wide Lens with Fire Blast would be helpful, yes, but what with them already, Fire Blast would topple balance, as JayKashiki said.

 

[Infinity Mk-II]

While not 100% accurate like Flamethrower, it is more accurate than the average non-recoil/side effect 120 base power move (85%, vs. 70-75% on average). The high accuracy compared to other moves of similar power makes me prefer it over Flamethrower.

The difference between Fire Blast and similar moves, is that Blizzard/Thunder always hit in the proper weather, while Fire Blast doesn't. And other moves have side effects that make up for the lower accuracy.

 

[Ghetsis-Dennis]

Because, it would throw off the balance. Fire pokemon are haxx0r and overrated enough as it is (*Cough*Magmortar*Cough*)

They're actually poor and underrated based on their tier position and the fact that only very few (Heatran, Infernape, Darmanitan, and Volcarona) are in OU.

 

[Mr. Moustache]

Because there's a TM.

There are many moves, that can be either taught via TM/HM, or via leveling. So, I don't think that's the case.

 

[Yun]

It's powerful, and yes, a Typhlosion knowing Fire Blast would topple even the strongest Water-types.

However... the accuracy makes me think twice. I don't teach my Typhlosion Fire Blast XD

Well, with my Typhlosion having a Rash nature + Calciums(8) + Wide Lens + Fire Blast = AN EXTREMELY RELIABLE FIRE BLAST XDD

 

[Ghetsis-Dennis]

Sadly, players prefer choice items over ones like Wide Lens to power up their Pokemon's moves to the max. As for Charizard and Typhlosion not learning Fire Blast naturally, Game Freak has a habit of trolling smart players.

 

[~ Z ~]

As for Charizard and Typhlosion not learning Fire Blast naturally, Game Freak has a habit of trolling smart players.

Smart players and fans of Flareon.

Meh...I prefer Flamethrower, Heat Wave and Lava Plume over Fire Blast, actually.
I like more the accuracy than power...Because I have bad luck...

THe move I cry of is why every water type can't learn Water Spout by level up/heart scale...

 

[Ghetsis-Dennis]

THe move I cry of is why every water type can't learn Water Spout by level up/heart scale...

Because Water Spout is almost exclusive to Kyogre?

 

[~ Z ~]

Because Water Spout is almost exclusive to Kyogre?

Indeed it is. Only starter to learn it is Squirtle through breeding
and it's also learned by Wailmer and Octillery line.
But the thing is that I seriously love that move. I nearly fell of the chair when I read that Squirtle can learn it.
And...Just think what some Pokémons would do with it. Empoleon for example
But enough of that; let us move back to the Fire Blast problem, shall we?

 

[Winterdaze]

...I don't understand how this is a problem. Tm38 is available fairly early in every game after RBY, and not that expensive except in Gold and Silver where you have to pay with Game corner coins. Oh and it's either purchasable or reusable. Meaning you don't even have to think carefully about who learns it unless you're playing RBY. And Fire types sucked balls back then anyway.

 

[Lord Clowncrete]

Yeap I agree with Winterdaze.
And honestly does it even matter?Tms are reusable now.