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.
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| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Chimchar #390 | Level 14 | ![]() Monferno #391 |
![]() Monferno #391 | Level 36 | ![]() Infernape #392 |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| 7 | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 9 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| 15 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 17 | Flame Wheel | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 23 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| 25 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| 31 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| 33 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| 39 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| 41 | Slack Off | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. |
| 47 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Blaze Kick | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Double Kick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. |
| Fake Out | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| Quick Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises. |
| Submission | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 80 | 25 | The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM47 | Low Sweep | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Pledge | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | 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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