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Chimchar #0389 Torterra #0391 Monferno

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• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Chimchar is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Chimchar

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0390
Type	Fire
Species	Chimp Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)
Abilities	1. BlazeIron Fist (hidden ability)
Local №	0004 (Diamond/Pearl)0004 (Platinum)0004 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0061 (Legends: Arceus)0194 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	62
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field, Human-Like
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Chimchar.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2	½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	2	½	½

Evolution chart

#0390 Chimchar Fire (Level 14)#0391 Monferno Fire · Fighting (Level 36)#0392 Infernape Fire · Fighting

Chimchar changes

• In Generation 4, Chimchar has a base experience yield of 65.
• In Generations 4-7, Chimchar has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Diamond	It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Pearl	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
Platinum	It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
XOmega Ruby	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
YAlpha Sapphire	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
Brilliant Diamond	It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Shining Pearl	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
Legends: Arceus	Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name “Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

Moves learned by Chimchar

• In other generations
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Chimchar does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Chimchar cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Chimchar learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal		—	100
1	Scratch	Normal		40	100
7	Ember	Fire		40	100
9	Taunt	Dark		—	100
15	Fury Swipes	Normal		18	80
17	Flame Wheel	Fire		60	100
23	Nasty Plot	Dark		—	—
25	Torment	Dark		—	100
31	Facade	Normal		70	100
33	Fire Spin	Fire		35	85
39	Acrobatics	Flying		55	100
41	Slack Off	Normal		—	—
47	Flamethrower	Fire		90	100

Egg moves

Chimchar learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chimchar gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting		—	100
Double Kick	Fighting		30	100
Encore	Normal		—	100
Fake Out	Normal		40	100
Fire Punch	Fire		75	100
Focus Energy	Normal		—	—
Heat Wave	Fire		95	90
Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
Switcheroo	Dark		—	100
Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100

Moves learnt by TM

Chimchar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
03	Fake Tears	Dark		—	100
04	Agility	Psychic		—	—
05	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
12	Low Kick	Fighting		—	100
14	Acrobatics	Flying		55	100
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
24	Fire Spin	Fire		35	85
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
38	Flame Charge	Fire		50	100
39	Low Sweep	Fighting		65	100
43	Fling	Dark		—	100
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
55	Dig	Ground		80	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
60	U-turn	Bug		70	100
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
64	Bulk Up	Fighting		—	—
67	Fire Punch	Fire		75	100
68	Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
80	Metronome	Normal		—	—
81	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
83	Poison Jab	Poison		80	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
87	Taunt	Dark		—	100
88	Swords Dance	Normal		—	—
102	Gunk Shot	Poison		120	80
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
107	Will-O-Wisp	Fire		—	85
116	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
118	Heat Wave	Fire		95	90
122	Encore	Normal		—	100
125	Flamethrower	Fire		90	100
130	Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
140	Nasty Plot	Dark		—	—
141	Fire Blast	Fire		110	85
144	Fire Pledge	Fire		80	100
157	Overheat	Fire		130	90
165	Flare Blitz	Fire		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
181	Knock Off	Dark		65	100
184	Vacuum Wave	Fighting		40	100
191	Uproar	Normal		90	100
192	Focus Punch	Fighting		150	100
195	Burning Jealousy	Fire		70	100
203	Psych Up	Normal		—	—
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
205	Endeavor	Normal		—	100
207	Temper Flare	Fire		75	100

• In other generations
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Chimchar sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal				—
Shiny				—		—

• See all Chimchar sprites

Where to find Chimchar

DiamondPearl	Lake Verity
Platinum	Route 201
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 101
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Monferno/Infernape
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Deertrack Heights, Ramanas Island
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Chimchar questions

• Can you stop evolving your pokemon but still raise his level?
• If you cancel an evolution and decide to evolve the Pokemon after it should be 2 evolutions further along, what happens?
• What is a good Little Cup moveset for Chimchar?
• Is there a chimchar in SS
• Chimchar isn't listening?
• What shape is the red patch on Chimchar's back in the anime?
• Why is is so hard to get female chimchar?
• Is Ash's pikachu a wild Pokemon if its out of the ball?
• Assist with the move 'assist'? -and live comp advice?
• Why did Lucas have a female Chimchar? And then a male?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Chimchar
Japanese	ヒコザル (Hikozaru)
German	Panflam
French	Ouisticram
Italian	Chimchar
Spanish	Chimchar
Korean	불꽃숭이 (bulkkotsungi)
Chinese (Simplified)	小火焰猴
Chinese (Traditional)	小火焰猴

English	Chimp Pokémon
Japanese	こざるポケモン
German	Schimpansen-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Chimpanzé
Italian	Pokémon Scimpanzé
Spanish	Pokémon Chimpancé
Korean	꼬마원숭이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	小猴宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	小猴寶可夢

Name origin

chimp a species of primate char to burn or singe #0389 Torterra #0391 Monferno