Blaziken, known in Japan as Bursyamo , is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Blaziken first appeared in the Pokémon anime episode "Pop Goes the Sneasel", and later appeared in the video games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, subsequent video game sequels, various merchandise, spin-off titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise.