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Chimchar

#390 in the Black and White Pokédex • Chimp Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

Pokémon White

It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

FieldHuman-Like

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Spe

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

62
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Chimchar

Chimchar

#390

Level 14

Monferno

Monferno

#391

Monferno

Monferno

#391

Level 36

Infernape

Infernape

#392

Torterra

Monferno

Chimchar normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Chimchar sprite

Shiny

Chimchar

Chimp Pokémon

#390
Fire

Height

0.5 m

Weight

6.2 kg

Base XP

62

Abilities

BlazeIron Fist

HP

44

Attack

58

Defense

44

Sp. Atk

58

Sp. Def

44

Speed

61

Total

309

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterGroundRock

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireGrassIceBugSteel
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

7EmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

9TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

15Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

17Flame WheelFirePhysical6010025

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

23Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

25TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

31FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

33Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

39AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

41Slack OffNormalStatus--5

The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.

47FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Class
Description
AssistNormalStatus--20

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

Blaze KickFirePhysical859010

The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Double KickFightingPhysical3010030

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

SubmissionFightingPhysical808025

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6010020

The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial3010015

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
Fire PledgeFireSpecial5010010

A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.

Blaze

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Iron Fist

Hidden Ability

Boosts the power of punching moves.

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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B/W / Pokédex

Chimchar

Chimchar

#390 in the Black and White Pokédex • Chimp Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

Pokémon White

It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

FieldHuman-Like

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Spe

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

62
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Chimchar

Chimchar

#390

Level 14

Monferno

Monferno

#391

Monferno

Monferno

#391

Level 36

Infernape

Infernape

#392

Torterra

Monferno

Chimchar normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Chimchar sprite

Shiny

Chimchar

Chimp Pokémon

#390
Fire

Height

0.5 m

Weight

6.2 kg

Base XP

62

Abilities

BlazeIron Fist

HP

44

Attack

58

Defense

44

Sp. Atk

58

Sp. Def

44

Speed

61

Total

309

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterGroundRock

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireGrassIceBugSteel
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

7EmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

9TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

15Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

17Flame WheelFirePhysical6010025

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

23Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

25TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

31FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

33Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

39AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

41Slack OffNormalStatus--5

The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.

47FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Class
Description
AssistNormalStatus--20

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

Blaze KickFirePhysical859010

The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Double KickFightingPhysical3010030

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

SubmissionFightingPhysical808025

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6010020

The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial3010015

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
Fire PledgeFireSpecial5010010

A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.

Blaze

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Iron Fist

Hidden Ability

Boosts the power of punching moves.

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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