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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Chimchar is a Fire Type Chimp Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Chimchar can be found with Blaze as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 309 combined Base Stats.

Navigate this Chimchar Guide using the links below.

• Chimchar Stats & Abilities
• Chimchar Evolutions
• Chimchar Locations
• Chimchar Weakness
• Chimchar Best Moves
• Chimchar Level Up Moves
• Chimchar TM Moves
• Chimchar Egg Moves
• Pokemon Similar to Chimchar

Chimchar Stats and Abilities

Based on Chimchar Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Chimchar Highest IV Stat is Speed 61 and the Lowest being Defense 44.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	44	198	292
E	Attack	58	108	236
F	Defense	44	83	205
E	Special Attack	58	108	236
F	Special Defense	44	83	205
E	Speed	61	114	243
F	Total	309

Chimchar	Detail
Best Nature	Hasty ↑+10% Speed ↓-10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Abilities	Description
Blaze Ability 1	Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Iron Fist Hidden Ability	Iron Fist increases the power of all punching moves by 20%.

How To Evolve Chimchar in BDSP

Chimchar requires (Level 14) to evolve into Monferno and then (Level 36) to evolve into Infernape.

Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Chimchar	Level 14→	Monferno	Level 36→	Infernape

Evolution Chart

Where To Find Chimchar in BDSP

Chimchar has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground. Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog 7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall National = After obtaining the National Pokedex. World Pokemon SpawnsInteract = Limited to oneCommon = 20% ~ 100%Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%Rare = 1% ~ 5% = Morning Time = Day Time = Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Volcanic Cave	National	Chimchar Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	National	Chimchar Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	National	Chimchar Lv. 16-63
Lake Verity	Interact	Chimchar Lv. 5

Locations List

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Chimchar Weakness

Chimchar is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Chimchar to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Rock Water
0.5x Less Damage	Bug Steel Fire Grass Ice Fairy
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Chimchar Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Garchomp

What pokemon is Chimchar Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Celebi
S	Metagross
S	Heatran

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Best Moves Chimchar in BDSP

Best Moveset for Chimchar Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
47	Flamethrower		Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.
31	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
17	Flame Wheel		Physical	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
39	Acrobatics		Physical	55	100	15	Stronger when the user does not have a held item.

Best Moveset for Chimchar TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch		Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM50	Overheat		Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM38	Fire Blast		Special	165	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Red Text. Chimchar Lv Up MovesChimchar TM MovesChimchar Egg Moves

Chimchar Level Up Moves

List of Moves Chimchar can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
6	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
9	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
12	Power-Up Punch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Attack.
15	Fury Swipes	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
17	Flame Wheel	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May burn opponent.
23	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
25	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
31	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
33	Fire Spin	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
39	Acrobatics	Power: 55 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
41	Slack Off	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
47	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.

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Chimchar TM Moves

List of Moves Chimchar can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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Chimchar Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Chimchar can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Fire Punch	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May burn opponent.
Thunder Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Double Kick	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
Encore	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Status Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
Heat Wave	Power: 142.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May burn opponent.
Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
Helping Hand	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
Fake Out	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
Blaze Kick	Power: 127.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical High critical hit ratio. May burn opponent.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
Submission	Power: 80 Acc: 80 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Power-Up Punch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Attack.

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