#390

Chimchar

fire

Abilities

BlazeIron Fist(Hidden)

Height: 0.5 m (1'08")

Weight: 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)

Base Exp: 62

Base Stats

HP44

Atk58

Def44

SpA58

SpD44

Spe61

BST309

EV Yield: 1 Spe

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

198292

Atk

108236

Def

83205

SpA

108236

SpD

83205

Spe

114243

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info

Generation: IV (Sinnoh)
Color: Brown
Shape: Upright
Habitat: Unknown
Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Capture Rate: 45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio: 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg Groups: Ground, Humanshape
Hatch Counter: 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience: 62
EV Yield: 1 Spe
Height: 0.5 m (1'08")
Weight: 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)

Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—

fir½

wat2

ele—

gra½

ice½

fig—

poi—

gro2

fly—

psy—

bug½

roc2

gho—

dra—

dar—

ste½

fai½

Weak to: Water, Ground, Rock

Resists: Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Abilities

Blaze

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

Iron FistHidden Ability

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Evolution Chain

Pokedex Entries8 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Generation VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

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.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

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

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

Moves (Gen 9)98 moves

Level Up

15 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Scratch	nor	P	40	100%	35
1	Leer	nor	N	—	100%	30
7	EmberSTAB	fir	S	40	100%	25
9	Taunt	dar	N	—	100%	20
11	Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
15	Fury Swipes	nor	P	18	80%	15
18	Flame WheelSTAB	fir	P	60	100%	25
25	Torment	dar	N	—	100%	15
25	Nasty Plot	dar	N	—	—	20
31	Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
33	Fire SpinSTAB	fir	S	35	85%	15
39	Acrobatics	fly	P	55	100%	15
41	Slack Off	nor	N	—	—	5
43	Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
47	FlamethrowerSTAB	fir	S	90	100%	15

TM / HM

57 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Acrobatics	fly	P	55	100%	15
Agility	psy	N	—	—	30
Brick Break	fig	P	75	100%	15
Bulk Up	fig	N	—	—	20
Burning JealousySTAB	fir	S	70	100%	5
Dig	gro	P	80	100%	10
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Encore	nor	N	—	100%	5
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
Fake Tears	dar	N	—	100%	20
Fire BlastSTAB	fir	S	110	85%	5
Fire PledgeSTAB	fir	S	80	100%	10
Fire PunchSTAB	fir	P	75	100%	15
Fire SpinSTAB	fir	S	35	85%	15
Flame ChargeSTAB	fir	P	50	100%	20
FlamethrowerSTAB	fir	S	90	100%	15
Flare BlitzSTAB	fir	P	120	100%	15
Fling	dar	P	—	100%	10
Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
Grass Knot	gra	S	—	100%	20
Gunk Shot	poi	P	120	80%	5
Heat WaveSTAB	fir	S	95	90%	10
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Knock Off	dar	P	65	100%	20
Low Kick	fig	P	—	100%	20
Low Sweep	fig	P	65	100%	20
Metronome	nor	N	—	—	10
Mud Slap	gro	S	20	100%	10
Nasty Plot	dar	N	—	—	20
OverheatSTAB	fir	S	130	90%	5
Poison Jab	poi	P	80	100%	20
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Psych Up	nor	N	—	—	10
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Rock Slide	roc	P	75	90%	10
Rock Tomb	roc	P	60	95%	15
Shadow Claw	gho	P	70	100%	15
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Stealth Rock	roc	N	—	—	20
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Sunny Day	fir	N	—	—	5
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
Taunt	dar	N	—	100%	20
Temper FlareSTAB	fir	P	75	100%	10
Tera Blast	nor	S	80	100%	10
Thief	dar	P	60	100%	25
Thunder Punch	ele	P	75	100%	15
Torment	dar	N	—	100%	15
U Turn	bug	P	70	100%	20
Uproar	nor	S	90	100%	10
Vacuum Wave	fig	S	40	100%	30
Will O Wisp	fir	N	—	85%	15
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Egg Moves

11 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Counter	fig	P	—	100%	20
Double Kick	fig	P	30	100%	30
Encore	nor	N	—	100%	5
Fake Out	nor	P	40	100%	10
Fire PunchSTAB	fir	P	75	100%	15
Focus Energy	nor	N	—	—	30
Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
Heat WaveSTAB	fir	S	95	90%	10
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Switcheroo	dar	N	—	100%	10
Thunder Punch	ele	P	75	100%	15

Move Tutor

15 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Fire PledgeSTAB	fir	S	80	100%	10
Fire PunchSTAB	fir	P	75	100%	15
Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
Gunk Shot	poi	P	120	80%	5
Heat WaveSTAB	fir	S	95	90%	10
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Low Kick	fig	P	—	100%	20
Mud Slap	gro	S	20	100%	10
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Stealth Rock	roc	N	—	—	20
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
Thunder Punch	ele	P	75	100%	15
Uproar	nor	S	90	100%	10
Vacuum Wave	fig	S	40	100%	30

Pokedex Numbers

National#390

Sinnoh#004

Sinnoh (Pt)#004

Conquest#115

Hisui#061

Blueberry#194

Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

firOverheat130 powS

firFlare Blitz120 powP

firFire Blast110 powS

firHeat Wave95 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP

norDouble Edge120 powP

poiGunk Shot120 powP

norTake Down90 powP

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Tools for Chimchar

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About Chimchar

Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition. Chimchar stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Chimchar Base Stats

Chimchar has a base stat total of 309, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 61 (average), while its lowest is HP at 44 (below average). Chimchar is average speed with a base Speed of 61.

Chimchar Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Fire-type, Chimchar is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Chimchar 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Chimchar Abilities

Chimchar's abilities include Blaze, Iron Fist. Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Iron Fist, which strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Chimchar Moves & Learnset

Chimchar can learn 98 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Heat Wave (Fire, 95 power). For coverage, Chimchar can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Gunk Shot (Poison).

Training Chimchar

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Chimchar can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Chimchar yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Chimchar belongs to the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Chimchar is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape).

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Chimchar. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Chimchar, or use the team builder to see how Chimchar fits into your squad.

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