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Monferno

firefighting

Abilities

BlazeIron Fist(Hidden)
Height: 0.9 m (2'11")
Weight: 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)
Base Exp: 142
Base Stats
HP64
Atk78
Def52
SpA78
SpD52
Spe81
BST405
EV Yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
238332
Atk
144280
Def
98223
SpA
144280
SpD
98223
Spe
150287

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
142
EV Yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Height
0.9 m (2'11")
Weight
22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Fire/Fighting dual typing.

nor—
fir½
wat2
ele—
gra½
ice½
fig—
poi—
gro2
fly2
psy2
bug¼
roc—
gho—
dra—
dar½
ste½
fai—
Weak to: Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic
Resists: Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug (¼x), Dark, Steel
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
ChimcharChimchar
fir
MonfernoMonferno
firfig
InfernapeInfernape
firfig
Pokedex Entries8 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.

Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

The deeper the blue on its face, the more powerful it will grow to become. It leaps about every which way and lands powerful blows against its opponents with the flame on its tail.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

To intimidate attackers, it stretches the fire on its tail to make itself appear bigger.

Pearl

It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.

Platinum

It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

A bigger fire on its tail and a brighter blue pattern on its face means its rank in its pack is higher.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.

Moves (Gen 9)107 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
1LeernorN—100%30
1FacadenorP70100%20
7EmberSTABfirS40100%25
9TauntdarN—100%20
11SwiftnorS60—20
16Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
16Mach PunchSTABfigP40100%30
19Flame WheelSTABfirP60100%25
25Nasty PlotdarN——20
26FeintnorP30100%10
29TormentdarN—100%15
34FlamethrowerSTABfirS90100%15
36Close CombatSTABfigP120100%5
39Fire SpinSTABfirS3585%15
43Double EdgenorP120100%15
46AcrobaticsflyP55100%15
49Slack OffnorN——5
56Flare BlitzSTABfirP120100%15

TM / HM

64 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsflyP55100%15
AgilitypsyN——30
Brick BreakSTABfigP75100%15
Bulk UpfigN——20
Burning JealousySTABfirS70100%5
Close CombatSTABfigP120100%5
DiggroP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Drain PunchSTABfigP75100%10
EncorenorN—100%5
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fake TearsdarN—100%20
Fire BlastSTABfirS11085%5
Fire PledgeSTABfirS80100%10
Fire PunchSTABfirP75100%15
Fire SpinSTABfirS3585%15
Flame ChargeSTABfirP50100%20
FlamethrowerSTABfirS90100%15
Flare BlitzSTABfirP120100%15
FlingdarP—100%10
Focus BlastSTABfigS12070%5
Focus PunchSTABfigP150100%20
Grass KnotgraS—100%20
Gunk ShotpoiP12080%5
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
Helping HandnorN——20
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Lash OutdarP75100%5
Low KickSTABfigP—100%20
Low SweepSTABfigP65100%20
MetronomenorN——10
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Nasty PlotdarN——20
OverheatSTABfirS13090%5
Poison JabpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN——10
Psych UpnorN——10
RestpsyN——5
ReversalSTABfigP—100%15
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN——10
Smack DownrocP50100%15
Stealth RockrocN——20
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
SwiftnorS60—20
Swords DancenorN——20
Take DownnorP9085%20
TauntdarN—100%20
Temper FlareSTABfirP75100%10
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
TormentdarN—100%15
U TurnbugP70100%20
Upper HandSTABfigP65100%15
UproarnorS90100%10
Vacuum WaveSTABfigS40100%30
Will O WispfirN—85%15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
CounterSTABfigP—100%20
Double KickSTABfigP30100%30
EncorenorN—100%5
Fake OutnorP40100%10
Fire PunchSTABfirP75100%15
Focus EnergynorN——30
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
Helping HandnorN——20
SwitcheroodarN—100%10
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15

Move Tutor

14 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
EndeavornorP—100%5
Fire PledgeSTABfirS80100%10
Fire PunchSTABfirP75100%15
Focus PunchSTABfigP150100%20
Gunk ShotpoiP12080%5
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
Helping HandnorN——20
Low KickSTABfigP—100%20
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Sleep TalknorN——10
Stealth RockrocN——20
SwiftnorS60—20
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
Vacuum WaveSTABfigS40100%30
Pokedex Numbers
National#391
Sinnoh#005
Sinnoh (Pt)#005
Conquest#116
Hisui#062
Blueberry#195
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

figFocus Punch150 powP
firOverheat130 powS
figClose Combat120 powP
firFlare Blitz120 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP
poiGunk Shot120 powP
norTake Down90 powP
norUproar90 powS
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Tools for Monferno

Damage Calculator

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Coverage Solver

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Stat Calculator

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About Monferno

Monferno is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). The deeper the blue on its face, the more powerful it will grow to become. It leaps about every which way and lands powerful blows against its opponents with the flame on its tail. Monferno stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Monferno Base Stats

Monferno has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 81 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 52 (below average). Monferno is moderately fast with a base Speed of 81.

Monferno Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Fire and Fighting-type, Monferno is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug (¼x), Dark, Steel-type attacks. This gives Monferno 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Monferno Abilities

Monferno'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.

Monferno Moves & Learnset

Monferno can learn 107 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 64 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power). For coverage, Monferno can learn Double Edge (Normal), Gunk Shot (Poison), Take Down (Normal).

Training Monferno

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Monferno can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Monferno yields 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Monferno belongs to the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Monferno 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 Monferno. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Monferno, or use the team builder to see how Monferno fits into your squad.

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