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Chimchar (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Chimchar
ヒコザル Hikozaru
#390
390Chimchar.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Platinum
Type
 Fire 
Species
Chimp Pokémon
Ability
Blaze
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#004
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-168
Oblivia
R-194
Oblivia (past)
N-203
Height
1′08"
Imperial
0.5m
Metric
Weight
13.7lbs
Imperial
6.2kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Footprint
 F390.png 
Body style
Body06.png
Catch rate
45
5.9%
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Ground and
Humanshape groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 65 Battle Exp.: 464*

Chimchar (Japanese: ヒコザル Hikozaru) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Monferno starting at level 14, who evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.

Along with Turtwig and Piplup, it is one of the three starter Pokémon the player can choose at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

Contents

Biology

A sleeping Chimchar - note the lack of a flame

Physiology

Chimchar are chimpanzee-like Pokémon, primarily a shade of orange, but with light yellow on its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands and feet. The flames on their rears are produced by burning gas in their stomachs. The flames do not go out in the rain, and, unlike the tail flames of Charmander, those of Chimchar go out when they go to sleep. Although difficult to spot (due to Chimchar’s tail flame usually obscuring it), Chimchar has a small, rounded patch of red coloration on its rear. Chimchar’s ears are large in comparison to its head size, and have red ear insides. Chimchar have red markings above and to the sides of their eyes, a swirl-like symbol on its chest and five fingers on its hands with three toes on its feet.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Chimchar is capable of several Fire-typed moves such as Ember and Flame Wheel. It also knows a few Fighting and Dark-type moves such as Brick Break, Vacuum Wave, Nasty Plot and Taunt. Unlike its fellow Fire-types, Chimchar can learn Grass Knot.

Behavior

Much like their real world counterpart, Chimchar are very inquisitive and are prone to mischief, but can show bravery when push comes to shove. Being very agile, Chimchar are able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where they live. Despite being based on chimpanzees, Chimchar's cry is actually much more similar to that of a spider monkey.

Habitat

Chimchar are very rare and only make their nests in cliffsides and rocky mountains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Chimchar

When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide. Paul released it in Glory Blaze, allowing Ash to catch it in Smells Like Team Spirit. It evolved into Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.

Other

Chimchar in the anime

Chimchar first appeared in Following A Maiden Voyage!. The little fire-monkey was teasing a Piplup after stealing food from it. Piplup then started firing a Bubble attack, but Chimchar kept jumping out of the way. Staraptor was hit in Piplup's line of fire and created a Gust that wrecked everything in Professor Rowan's lab. Chimchar jumped out of a broken window with Piplup chasing after it.

In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer at the Pokémon Center had a Chimchar.

Alice from The Rise of Darkrai owns a Chimchar. She uses it to power her hot air balloon with Flamethrower. It later appeared in the end credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Chimchar is also one of the two main members of Team Poképals of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.

A Chimchar also appeared in Classroom Training!. It was battling a Turtwig at the Trainers' School.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
DP003 Chimchar Ash's Pokédex Chimchar, the Monkey Pokémon. Chimchar easily climbs the sheerest of walls and lives on mountain tops. When it sleeps, its flames go out.
(Note: Chimchar's actual classification is the Chimp Pokémon, not the Monkey Pokémon, as stated.)
This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Chimhiko

A Chimchar ended up in Pearl's possession due to a mix-up. While in Eterna City, Chimchar evolved into Monferno, and became an Infernape with Wig after its usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.

Pokédex entry

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS339 Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extingush their flames when they sleep.

In the TCG

Main article: Chimchar (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Chimchar is a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy information

A Chimp Pokémon. With a flaming tail, Chimchar is skilled in Fire-type moves. Its light body affords it the ability to scale steep cliffs and live atop rocky mountains. Some say that the fiery tail is fueled by gas made in its stomach. Not even rain can put out the flames, but Chimchar always puts out the fire when asleep. Chimchar evolves into Monferno.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Pokédex entry
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red
Blue
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Yellow
{{{yellowdex}}}
Generation II
Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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FireRed
LeafGreen
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FireRed
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
{{{dpdex}}}
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
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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.
HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
Black
White
Pokédex entry is unavailable at this time. Data will be entered when the Pokédex entry has been verified.
Black
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White
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Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
One Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase near Lake Verity
Platinum
One Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Generation V
Black White
None Trade

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Starter Pokémon
Giant Volcano (1F-10F)
Dark Crater (B1-B10)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Chroma Highlands
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Faldera Island
Darkness Temple
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Lucky Egg Lucky Egg (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 44
104 - 151 198 - 292
Attack: 58
56 - 121 108 - 236
Defense: 44
44 - 105 83 - 205
Sp.Atk: 58
56 - 121 108 - 236
Sp.Def: 44
44 - 105 83 - 205
Speed: 61
59 - 124 114 - 243
Total: 309   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
1/2
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IV, this Pokémon is:
Weak to
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant against
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Unaffected by
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Damaged normally by
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Start Leer Normal Status 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
7 Ember Fire Special 40 100% 25 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥
9 Taunt Dark Status 100% 20 Smart 0  
15 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
17 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 100% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
23 Nasty Plot Dark Status —% 20 Cute 0  
25 Torment Dark Status 100% 15 Tough 0  
31 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
33 Fire Spin Fire Special 15 70% 15 Beauty 0  
39 Slack Off Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0  
41 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 1
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status —% 20 Beauty 0  
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM12 Taunt Dark Status 100% 20 Smart 0  
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0  
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120 85% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM41 Torment Dark Status 100% 15 Tough 0  
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0  
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM56 Fling Dark Physical 100% 10 Tough 1
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 75% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status —% 30 Beauty 0  
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 0  
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
HM08 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Skitty
Glameow, Purugly
AssistHGSS Normal Status —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
Hitmonlee
Blaziken
Lucario
Blaze Kick Fire Physical 85 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Rattata, Raticate
Sandshrew, Sandslash
Mankey, Primeape
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Aipom, Ambipom
Wooper, Quagsire
Sneasel, Weavile
Teddiursa, Ursaring
Houndour, Houndoom
Phanpy, Donphan
Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Makuhita, Hariyama
Cacnea, Cacturne
Zangoose
Lucario
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Ponyta, Rapidash
Hitmonlee
Jolteon
Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion
Wooper, Quagsire
Girafarig
Stantler
Combusken, Blaziken
Zangoose
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Seel, Dewgong
Mr. Mime
Wooper, Quagsire
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Spinda
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
Buneary, Lopunny
Encore Normal Status 100% 5 Cute 1
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Meowth, Persian
Seel, Dewgong
Mr. Mime
Aipom, Ambipom
Sneasel, Weavile
Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Makuhita, Hariyama
Skitty, Delcatty
Sableye
Meditite, Medicham
Spinda
Kecleon
Buneary, Lopunny
Glameow, Purugly
Croagunk, Toxicroak
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Drowzee, Hypno
Hitmonchan
Electabuzz, Electivire
Magmar, Magmortar
Ampharos
Blaziken
Meditite, Medicham
Buneary, Lopunny
Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Rattata, Raticate
Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Mankey, Primeape
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Hitmonlee
Sentret, Furret
Phanpy, Donphan
Hitmontop
Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken
Vigoroth, Slaking
Makuhita, Hariyama
Numel, Camerupt
Stunky, Skuntank
Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30 Cool 0  
Vulpix, Ninetales
Growlithe, Arcanine
Numel, Camerupt
Torkoal
Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Growlithe, Arcanine
Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop
Eevee
Sentret, Furret
Zigzagoon, Linoone
Makuhita, Hariyama
Skitty, Delcatty
Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20 Smart 1
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Drowzee, Hypno
Hitmonchan
Electabuzz, Electivire
Magmar, Magmortar
Ampharos
Meditite, Medicham
Buneary, Lopunny
ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120 70% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20 Smart 1
D P Pt HG SS Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP390.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP390.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Firepa.PNG
( Fire )
Field move: None
Browser entry  
It spits embers to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Fireassist.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn 1fieldmove.PNG
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.

Evolution

Chimchar
Unevolved
Chimchar
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 14


Monferno
First evolution
Monferno
 Fire  Fighting 
Rare Candy
Level 36


Infernape
Second evolution
Infernape
 Fire  Fighting 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 390.png Spr 4p 390.png Spr 4h 390.png Spr b g4 390.png
Spr 4d 390 s.png Spr 4p 390 s.png Spr 4h 390 s.png Spr b g4 390 s.png
Chimchar For other sprites and images, please see Chimchar images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Chimchar is the only starter Pokémon in the Humanshape egg group.
  • Chimchar is the only Pokémon to learn Facade by level up.
  • Chimchar, along with Cyndaquil, are the only two starter Pokémon that evolve at level 14, the lowest level starters evolve at. Coincidentally, both are the Fire-type choice in the regions introduced in an even-numbered generation, and both are the only mammal-inspired starter Pokémon in any generation (aside from Pokabu and Mijumaru, which haven't made a game appearance yet).
  • Chimchar's color palette was changed slightly in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite it being a non-Johto Pokémon. This also happened to Torterra, Registeel, Stunky, Skuntank, Glameow, Purugly, and Chatot.
  • Chimchar is the only unevolved non-legendary Fire-type Pokémon to be introduced in Generation IV.
  • Chimchar is the only Sinnoh starter Pokémon that does not learn a move that affects both foes in a double battle: Turtwig learns Razor Leaf, while Piplup learns Bubble.

Origin

Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. The fiery tail mirrors Charmander, and the two Pokémon share the root char in their name. This is mirrored in their Japanese names, Hikozaru (Chimchar) and Hitokage (Charmander), sharing the element 火 hi, meaning "fire".

Name origin

Hikozaru's name is derived from 火 hi, or fire, 子 ko, or child, and 猿 saru, or monkey. Zaru is used to describe an ape. Chimchar comes from chimp and char or charcoal, or simply "char," a verb meaning "to burn".

In other languages

  • German: Panflam - From Schimpanse (chimpanzee) and Flamme (flame).
  • French: Ouisticram - From ouistiti (marmoset) and cramé (burnt).
  • Korean: 불꽃숭이 Bulkkotsung'i - From the words 불꽃 Bulkkot (flame) and 원숭이 Wonsung'i (monkey).
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 小火焰猴 Xiǎo Huǒ Yàn Hóu - Literally "Small flame monkey".

Related articles

Notes

Starter Pokémon
Kanto
001
Bulbasaur
004
Charmander
007
Squirtle
Johto
152
Chikorita
155
Cyndaquil
158
Totodile
Hoenn
252
Treecko
255
Torchic
258
Mudkip
Sinnoh
387
Turtwig
390
Chimchar
393
Piplup
Isshu
494
Tsutarja
497
Pokabu
500
Mijumaru
Yellow
025
Pikachu (Player)
133
Eevee (Rival)
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