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Chimchar (#390) - Pokedex

Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.
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Chimchar
Fire
LC
Generation 4
Chimp Pokémon
Strong against…
Bug
Grass
Ice
Steel
Weak to…
Ground
Rock
Water
Is baby
Is legendary
Is mythical
Forms switchable
62
0.5m
6.2kg
Past
Species info
70
17.6%
Brown

Growth

12.5%
87.5%
5101 steps
Stats

Level up Egg Machine

Generation
  • Scratch
    Normal
    Physical
    Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
    Level
    1
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    35
    Leer
    Normal
    Status
    The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Ember
    Fire
    Special
    The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    7
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    Taunt
    Dark
    Status
    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    Level
    9
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Fury Swipes
    Normal
    Physical
    The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
    Level
    15
    Power
    18
    Accuracy
    80%
    PP
    15
    Flame Wheel
    Fire
    Physical
    The user attacks by cloaking itself in fire and charging at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    17
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    Nasty Plot
    Dark
    Status
    The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    23
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Torment
    Dark
    Status
    The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
    Level
    25
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Facade
    Normal
    Physical
    This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
    Level
    31
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Fire Spin
    Fire
    Special
    The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
    Level
    33
    Power
    35
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Acrobatics
    Flying
    Physical
    The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
    Level
    39
    Power
    55
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Slack Off
    Normal
    Status
    The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.
    Level
    41
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Flamethrower
    Fire
    Special
    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    47
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
  • Fire Punch
    Fire
    Physical
    The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Punch
    Electric
    Physical
    The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Double Kick
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet.
    Level
    0
    Power
    30
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Counter
    Fighting
    Physical
    A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Focus Energy
    Normal
    Status
    The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    30
    Encore
    Normal
    Status
    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Fake Out
    Normal
    Physical
    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Heat Wave
    Fire
    Special
    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    95
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Helping Hand
    Normal
    Status
    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Switcheroo
    Dark
    Status
    The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
  • Fire Punch
    Fire
    Physical
    The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Punch
    Electric
    Physical
    The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Swords Dance
    Normal
    Status
    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Take Down
    Normal
    Physical
    A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    20
    Double-Edge
    Normal
    Physical
    A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
    Level
    0
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Flamethrower
    Fire
    Special
    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Low Kick
    Fighting
    Physical
    A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Fire Spin
    Fire
    Special
    The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    35
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Dig
    Ground
    Physical
    The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Agility
    Psychic
    Status
    The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    30
    Metronome
    Normal
    Status
    The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Fire Blast
    Fire
    Special
    The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    110
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    5
    Swift
    Normal
    Special
    Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Rest
    Psychic
    Status
    The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Rock Slide
    Rock
    Physical
    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Substitute
    Normal
    Status
    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Thief
    Dark
    Physical
    The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    Protect
    Normal
    Status
    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Mud-Slap
    Ground
    Special
    The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    20
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Endure
    Normal
    Status
    The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Sleep Talk
    Normal
    Status
    The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Encore
    Normal
    Status
    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Sunny Day
    Fire
    Status
    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Psych Up
    Normal
    Status
    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Uproar
    Normal
    Special
    The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Heat Wave
    Fire
    Special
    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    95
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Will-O-Wisp
    Fire
    Status
    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Facade
    Normal
    Physical
    This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Focus Punch
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Taunt
    Dark
    Status
    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Helping Hand
    Normal
    Status
    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Brick Break
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Knock Off
    Dark
    Physical
    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Endeavor
    Normal
    Physical
    The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Fake Tears
    Dark
    Status
    The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Overheat
    Fire
    Special
    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    130
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Rock Tomb
    Rock
    Physical
    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Bulk Up
    Fighting
    Status
    The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    U-turn
    Bug
    Physical
    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Fling
    Dark
    Physical
    The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Flare Blitz
    Fire
    Physical
    The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Poison Jab
    Poison
    Physical
    The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Vacuum Wave
    Fighting
    Special
    The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Nasty Plot
    Dark
    Status
    The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Shadow Claw
    Ghost
    Physical
    The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Zen Headbutt
    Psychic
    Physical
    The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    15
    Gunk Shot
    Poison
    Physical
    The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    80%
    PP
    5
    Stealth Rock
    Rock
    Status
    The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Grass Knot
    Grass
    Special
    The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Flame Charge
    Fire
    Physical
    Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Low Sweep
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Acrobatics
    Flying
    Physical
    The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    55
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Fire Pledge
    Fire
    Special
    A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a vast sea of fire appears.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Burning Jealousy
    Fire
    Special
    The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Tera Blast
    Normal
    Special
    If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Temper Flare
    Fire
    Physical
    Spurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
Evolutions
Chimchar
Chimchar
Monferno
Monferno
  • Level up: 14
Infernape
Infernape
  • Level up: 36
Name localizations
German
Panflam
English (US)
Chimchar
Spanish (Spain)
Chimchar
French (France)
Ouisticram
Italian
Chimchar
Japanese
ヒコザル
Japanese (kana)
ヒコザル
Japanese (romaji)
Hikozaru
Korean
불꽃숭이
Chinese, Simplified
小火焰猴
Chinese, Traditional
小火焰猴
Genera localizations
German
Schimpanse
English (US)
Chimp Pokémon
Spanish (Spain)
Pokémon Chimpancé
French (France)
Pokémon Chimpanzé
Italian
Pokémon Scimpanzé
Japanese
こざるポケモン
Japanese (kana)
こざるポケモン
Korean
꼬마원숭이포켓몬
Chinese, Simplified
小猴宝可梦
Chinese, Traditional
小猴寶可夢
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