Monferno (Pokémon)

Monferno モウカザル Moukazaru

Artwork from D/P

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Monferno (Japanese: モウカザル Moukazaru) is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon.

It evolves from Chimchar starting at level 14, and evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Much of Monferno's hair is a bright orange color. Monferno now has an evident tail, unlike its previous form. Its tail is similar to those of Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard, all of whom have flames at the tips. Monferno's flame is often used as a weapon. When threatened, it increases the size of its flame in order to appear larger than it really is, which is useful in scaring off attacking foes. It has white hair around its neck and gold arm bands. Monferno has blue and red markings on its face.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Monferno's abilities are similar to Chimchar's, only stronger. Monferno is capable of a few new Fighting-type moves; such as Close Combat and Focus Blast, as well as Flare Blitz.

Behavior

As the playful Pokémon, Monferno are naturally playful. However, they use fierce martial arts techniques.

Habitat

Monferno live in rainforests on mountains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Monferno in the anime

Monferno made its debut appearance in Camping It Up! where it was one of the Pokémon belonging to the Pokémon Summer Academy. It was trained by Angie.

In Evolving Strategies!, Ash's Chimchar evolved into Monferno during his battle with Paul.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Pearl owns a Monferno after his Chimchar evolved.

In the TCG

Main article: Monferno (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Monferno is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -10%	IQ Group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Fire	Poké Assist: ( Fire )	Field Move: (Burn ×2)
"It spits embers and blobs of fire to attack."

Evolution

Unevolved Chimchar  Fire

Level 14 →

First evolution Monferno  Fire  Fighting

Level 36 →

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

For other sprites and images, please see Monferno images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Much like the Charmander family, the flame on Monferno's tail will become smaller when it's not feeling well.

Origin

Monferno may be based on a mandrill, a creature similar to a baboon. It also appears to be a direct impression of the Monkey Kung Fu, a type of martial arts, which could explain its fighting-type half.

Name origin

Moukazaru is a combination of the words 猛火 mōka, roaring flames, and 猿 saru, ape. Monferno is a combination of monkey and inferno.

In other languages

• German: Panpyro - From Schimpanse (chimpanzee) and pyro.
• French: Chimpenfeu - From chimpanzé (chimpanzee) and en feu (on fire).
• Korean: 파이숭이 Faisung'i

Related articles

• Ash's Monferno

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