Chimchar (Japanese: ヒコザル Hikozaru) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Monferno starting at level 14, which evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.
Along with Turtwig and Piplup, Chimchar is one of three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
Biology
A sleeping Chimchar - note the lack of a flame
Chimchar is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a chimpanzee. Its fur is primarily a shade of orange, though its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands, and feet are light yellow. Its rear has a small, round, red patch that is usually obscured by flames produced by burning gas in its stomach. These flames go out when it goes to sleep, and burn weakly when it feels ill. Its ears are large in comparison to its head size and red inside. Chimchar has red markings nearly surrounding its eyes, a swirl-like symbol on its chest, and five fingers on its hands with three toes on its feet. It has a swirly crest of hair on its head. Being very agile, it is able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where it lives.
In the anime
Major appearances
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!.
Flint received his Infernape as a Chimchar, as seen in Flint Sparks the Fire!.
Other
Chimchar first appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!. The little fire-monkey was teasing a Piplup after stealing food from it. Piplup then started firing a BubbleBeam 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. Another Chimchar owned by Rowan appears in SS024.
Chimchar is also one of the two main members of Team Poképals which appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
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 ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Minor appearances
In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer at the Pokémon Center had a Chimchar.
A Chimchar also appeared in Classroom Training!. It was battling a Turtwig at the Trainers' School.
One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP003
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Chimchar
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Ash's Pokédex
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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 by Ash's Pokédex.)
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Chimler
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 Tru after its usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Chimchar was Mitsumi's starter Pokémon. While it appears as an Infernape throughout the story, it was seen as a Chimchar in a flashback in Battle Against Team Galactic...and Mitsumi!.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga
- Main article: Honō
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga, an adaptation of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, main character Totodile teams up with a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, to form Team Blaze.
In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga
- Main article: Yū Shirogane's Chimchar
Yū Shirogane has a Chimchar which evolved into a Monferno and then into an Infernape due to the training he went through.
Pokédex entries
Manga
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Chapter
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS339
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Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extinguish their flames when they sleep.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Chimchar (TCG)
In the TFG
One Chimchar figure has been released.
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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
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Pearl
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Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
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Platinum
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It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
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HeartGold
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The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
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White
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Black 2
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It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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Global Link Chimchar
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Japanese
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PGL
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10
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October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011
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Global Link Chimchar
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Korean
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PGL
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10
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June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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English
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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French
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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German
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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Italian
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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Spanish
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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44
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104 - 151
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198 - 292
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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44
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44 - 105
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83 - 205
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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44
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44 - 105
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83 - 205
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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Total: 309
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chimchar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Chimchar can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Chimchar cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chimchar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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English Global Link
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Fake Out
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Normal
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Physical
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40
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100%
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10
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- A superscript level indicates that Chimchar can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chimchar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Other sprites
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Platinum intro's sprite
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Trivia
- Chimchar, along with Cyndaquil, are the only two starter Pokémon that evolve at level 14. It is the lowest level starters evolve at.
Origin
Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. However, the markings on its rear without the flame, (plus facial markings on its evolutions) seem to indicate that it is more a cross between a chimpanzee and a young baboon.
Name origin
Chimchar is a combination of chimp and charcoal or char (to burn).
Hikozaru is a combination of 火 hi (fire), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey). Zaru is also used to describe an ape.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヒコザル Hikozaru
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From 火 hi, 子 ko, and 猿 saru
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French
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Ouisticram
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From ouistiti and cramé
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Spanish
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Chimchar
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Same as English name
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German
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Panflam
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From Schimpanse and Flamme
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Italian
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Chimchar
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Same as English name
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Korean
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불꽃숭이 Bulkkotsung'i
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From 불꽃 bulkkot and 원숭이 wonsung'i
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Mandarin Chinese
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小火焰猴 Xiǎohuǒyànhóu
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Literally "Little flame monkey"
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Cantonese Chinese
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