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Chimchar in Pokémon X & Y

#390 in the X and Y Pokédex • Chimp Pokémon

Chimchar in the National Pokédex
Chimchar sprite

Normal

Shiny Chimchar sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.

Pokémon Y

The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

Pokémon details

Type

Fire

Category

Chimp Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0390

Chimchar in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

44

198

292

Attack

58

108

236

Defense

44

83

205

Sp. Atk

58

108

236

Sp. Def

44

83

205

Speed

61

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.

Type-only matchups for Chimchar, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
62

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Chimchar

Chimchar

#390

Level 14

Monferno

Monferno

#391

Monferno

Monferno

#391

Level 36

Infernape

Infernape

#392

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

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

Normal4010035
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
7Ember

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

Fire4010025
9Taunt

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

Dark-10020
15Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
17Flame Wheel

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

Fire6010025
23Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
25Torment

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

Dark-10015
31Facade

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

Normal7010020
33Fire Spin

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

Fire358515
39Acrobatics

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

Flying5510015
41Slack Off

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

Normal--10
47Flamethrower

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

Fire9010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

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

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

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

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

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

Fire9010015
TM38Fire Blast

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

Fire110855
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

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

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM47Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM50Overheat

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

Fire130905
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

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

Fire-8515
TM62Acrobatics

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

Flying5510015
TM65Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

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

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM04Strength

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

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Fire Pledge

A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its damage increases and a vast sea of fire appears.

Fire8010010

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Assist

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

Normal--20
Blaze Kick

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

Fire859010
Counter

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

Fighting-10020
Double Kick

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

Fighting3010030
Encore

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

Normal-1005
Fake Out

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

Normal4010010
Fire Punch

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

Fire7510015
Focus Energy

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

Normal--30
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
Quick Guard

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

Fighting--15
Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Fighting808020
Thunder Punch

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

Electric7510015

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Vacuum Wave

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

Fighting4010030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Blaze

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

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

Iron Fist(Hidden Ability)

Powers up punching moves.

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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