Chimchar

#0390 in the National Pokédex • Chimp Pokémon

Chimchar

#0390 in the National Pokédex • Chimp Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

198

292

Attack

108

236

Defense

205

Sp. Atk

108

236

Sp. Def

205

Speed

114

243

Total

309

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Torterra

Monferno

Normal

Shiny

Chimchar

Chimp Pokémon

#0390

Fire

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)

Abilities

Blaze Iron FistHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Chimchar takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

2×

Ground

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chimchar #0390	Level 14	Monferno #0391
Monferno #0391	Level 36	Infernape #0392

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
7	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100	25	An attack that may inflict a burn.
9	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
15	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
17	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause a burn.
23	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
25	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
31	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
33	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85	15	Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.
39	Slack Off	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
39	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
41	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may inflict a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85	5	An attack that may cause a burn.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	85	15	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100	20	The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	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.
Incinerate	Fire	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
Burning Jealousy	Fire	Special	70	100	5	The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Assist	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Attacks randomly with one of the partner’s moves.
Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	85	90	10	A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100	30	A double kicking attack.
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100	10	A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100	15	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	90	10	Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	-	-	15	The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80	20	An attack that al so hurts the user.
Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100	15	An electric punch. It may paralyze.