Chimchar (Pokémon)

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0389MS.png #0389: Torterra
Pokémon
#0391: Monferno 0391MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chimchar (disambiguation).
Chimchar
Chimp Pokémon
ヒコザル
Hikozaru
#0390
Chimchar



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Blaze Cacophony
Cacophony
Iron Fist
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Human-Like
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1′08" 0.5 m
Chimchar
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
13.7 lbs. 6.2 kg
Chimchar
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
65
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
62
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Chimchar
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F0390.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

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 the three first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.

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, although its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands, and feet are light yellow. Its ears are large in comparison to its head, and has red insides. It also has red markings around its eyes, as well as two pointed teeth in its upper jaw, 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. Its rear has a small, round, red patch that is usually obscured by flames produced by burning gas in its stomach. These flames cannot be put out by rain, although they go out when Chimchar goes to sleep, and burn weakly when it feels ill. In the past, this flame on its rear has caused people to mistake it for an apparition, dubbed the "Lantern-Tail". Chimchar is very agile, being able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains where it lives. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.

Evolution

Chimchar evolves into Monferno, which evolves into Infernape.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0390Chimchar.png
Unevolved
Chimchar
 Fire 

0391Monferno.png
First Evolution
Monferno
 Fire  Fighting 

0392Infernape.png
Second Evolution
Infernape
 Fire  Fighting 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#004
Johto
#—
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 The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
White
Black 2 It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Y The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
Omega Ruby Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Alpha Sapphire The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#004
Hisui
#061
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Shining Pearl Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Legends: Arceus Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name "Lantern-Tail" and feared as some kind of apparition.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#194
Scarlet It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
Violet The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.


Pokédex Image Chimchar SV Blueberry.png
Chimchar in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
First partner Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity
Platinum
First partner Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade, Event
Generation V
Black White
Global Link event
Black 2 White 2
Global Link event
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Received from Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Monferno or Infernape
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
First partner Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity
Grand Underground - Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights, Windswept Run (only one during Request 20), Ramanas Island, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Received as an Egg from Jacq on Reveler's Road (random between Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup)
Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Polar Biome)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F)
MD Sky
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F)
Ranger: SoA
Chroma Highlands
Rumble
Fiery Furnace Advanced Mode C & A
MD Blazing
Hero Pokémon
MD Stormy MD Light
Wonder Mail codes
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone, Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Sunny Seashore
Conquest
Ignis
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Dual Launchers, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas)
Super MD
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon
Picross
Area 19: Stage 02
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Roseus Center: Stage 252


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DPPtHGSS 2009 Birthday Chimchar Japanese Japan 40 September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 Birthday Chimchar Japanese Japan 40 September 12 to November 3, 2010
In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
HOME HOME Hidden Ability Chimchar Worldwide hide 5 May 18, 2022 onwards

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Chimchar Japanese PGL 10 October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011
BW Global Link Chimchar Korean PGL 10 June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Chimchar English PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Chimchar French PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Chimchar German PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Chimchar Italian PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Chimchar Spanish PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013

Held items

Games Held items
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Oran Berry Oran Berry (35%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
44
104 - 151 198 - 292
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
44
44 - 105 83 - 205
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
44
44 - 105 83 - 205
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
Total:
309
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

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 IX, this Pokémon is:
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
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
077 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
099 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
1515 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
1717 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
2323 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
2525 Torment Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
3131 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3333 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
3939 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15
4141 Slack Off Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
4747 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
  • 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

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM003Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM024Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM038Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM102Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM144Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM144 Fire Pledge Fire Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM165Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM184Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
TM191Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM195Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM207Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Chimchar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
HitmonchanHitmontopSlakothVigorothSlakingMedititeMedichamZangooseLucarioLycanrocLycanrocMudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovetGreedentAnnihilape
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
HitmonleeTaurosTaurosTaurosJolteonCombuskenBlazikenZangooseDeerlingSawsbuckLittenTorracatIncineroarMudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderace
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
SeelDewgongSlakothVigorothSlakingOshawottDewottSamurottSamurottMinccinoCinccinoHawluchaPopplioBrionnePrimarinaFinizenPalafin
Encore Normal Status 100% 5
MeowthMeowthMeowthPersianPersianPerrserkerHitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontopMakuhitaHariyamaSableyeEspurrMeowsticImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarl
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
HitmonchanMagmarMagmortarAmpharosBlazikenMedicham
Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
MankeyPrimeapeAnnihilapeHitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontopTorchicCombuskenBlazikenVigorothMakuhitaHariyamaNumelCameruptStunkySkuntankOshawottDewottSamurottSamurottTimburrGurdurrConkeldurrPassimianFinizenPalafin
Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30
Torkoal
Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
GrowlitheGrowlitheArcanineArcanineHitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontopEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonLucarioGalladeMinccinoCinccinoMeowsticGreavardHoundstone
Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
PersianPersianHypnoZangooseDelphoxShroodleGrafaiai
Switcheroo Dark Status 100% 10
RaichuHitmonchanElectabuzzElectivireAmpharosMedicham
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chimchar
  • 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 Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Bite Chimchar (Platinum 70)
Lunge Chimchar (Majestic Dawn 56)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 390.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 390.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Sahra Town
Connected to: Charmander, Turtwig, Monferno, Infernape, Piplup
Connection Orb Set: 1

Phrases
Normal Fire means that I'm fired up! I'm full of energy today!
Low HP (< 50%) My fire…is about to go out…
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: None
Browser entry R-168
It spits embers to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(present)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(past)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-194/N-203
It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush390Body.png Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW390.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Chimchar came to the PokéPark to become stronger. He's got what it takes to play Venusaur's Vine Swing and Bastiodon's Block Barrage. He likes some other Attractions, too.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP390.png HP: ★★ Move: Ember
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Blaze
Ability 2: Mountaineer
Ability 3: Spirit
Defense:
Speed: ★★★
Evolves into Monferno when its Speed is 48 or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Hideyori and Sasuke
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT390.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#359
Shuffle390.png

Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#359
Shuffle390Winking.png

Hammering Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Three Force


Pokémon GO
GO390.png Base HP: 127 Base Attack: 113 Base Defense: 86
Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Chimchar Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch
Charged Attacks: Flame Wheel, Flamethrower, Flame Charge, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO390Gems1.png GO390Gems2.png
Lucas hat Dawn hat

Evolution data

0390Chimchar.png
Unevolved
Chimchar
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 14
0391Monferno.png
First Evolution
Monferno
 Fire  Fighting 
Rare Candy
Level 36
0392Infernape.png
Second Evolution
Infernape
 Fire  Fighting 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 390.png Spr b 4d 390.png Spr 4p 390.png Spr b 4p 390.png Spr 4h 390.png Spr b 4h 390.png
Spr 4d 390 s.png Spr b 4d 390 s.png Spr 4p 390 s.png Spr b 4p 390 s.png Spr 4h 390 s.png Spr b 4h 390 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 390.png Spr b 5b 390.png Spr 5b2 390.png Spr b 5b2 390.png
Spr 5b 390 s.png Spr b 5b 390 s.png Spr 5b2 390 s.png Spr b 5b2 390 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 390.png
Spr b 6x 390.png
Spr 6o 390.png
Spr b 6o 390.png
Spr 6x 390 s.png
Spr b 6x 390 s.png
Spr 6o 390 s.png
Spr b 6o 390 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 390.png
Spr b 7s 390.png
Spr 7s 390.png
Spr b 7s 390.png
Spr 7s 390 s.png
Spr b 7s 390 s.png
Spr 7s 390 s.png
Spr b 7s 390 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 390.png
Spr 8a 390 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0390.png HOME0390 s.png
390MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Chimchar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

Spr 4p Chimchar intro.png Spr 4d 390Chimpy.png
Platinum intro's sprite Chimpy in Pokémon Super Contests

In the anime

Chimchar in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Paul's/Ash's Chimchar

When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide!. In Glory Blaze, Paul released him before Ash caught him in Smells Like Team Spirit. He evolved into a Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into an Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.

Flint's Chimchar

Flint received his Infernape as a Chimchar, as seen in Flint Sparks the Fire!. It evolved all the way to Infernape prior to the events of the episode.

Team Poképals

Chimchar was 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.

Other
A Chimchar Egg (right) in the anime

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

In The Rise of Darkrai, Alice uses a Chimchar to power her hot air balloon with Flamethrower. It reappeared in the ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

In DPS01, Professor Rowan presented a Chimchar to Shinko as one of the first partner Pokémon for her to pick. A situation similar to Following A Maiden's Voyage! occurred, with Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping. They were then captured by an Ariados's web before being rescued by Shinko and Dawn.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Chimchar was living in a forest.

In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Ash's Infernape devolved into Monferno, then Chimchar, and finally an Egg due to Dialga and Palkia's influence. It was later restored to normal.

Minor appearances

In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer's Chimchar was at a Pokémon Center.

A Chimchar appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1).

In Classroom Training!, a young boy used a Chimchar to battle a Turtwig at the Snowpoint Trainers' School. A flashback featured another Chimchar under the command of a young Zoey.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Chimchar watched Meloetta's concert.

In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Chimchar attended the Wela Fire Festival.

A Chimchar appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A Chimchar appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source 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.

GOTCHA!

A Chimchar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Chimchar appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Lucas. Lucas was shown choosing it as his first partner Pokémon when attacked by a wild Starly at Lake Verity. It later evolved into a Monferno and Infernape.

In the manga

Chimchar in Pocket Monsters DP

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Ash's Chimchar

Ash's Chimchar appeared in PDP14.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Chimchar appeared in PMDP04, under the ownership of Kazuki.

A Chimchar appeared in PMDP14.

A Chimchar appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

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.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Chimler

In Stagestruck Starly, a Chimchar nicknamed Chimler 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 his usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.

Pokédex entries

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

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Chimchar appeared in ABM01.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Mitsumi's Chimchar

A Chimchar appeared in a Poké Ball in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, being one of the options for Hareta to pick.

A Trainer's Chimchar appeared in a fantasy in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

Chimchar was Mitsumi's first partner Pokémon. While it appeared as an Infernape throughout the story, it was seen as a Chimchar in a flashback in Battle Against Team Galactic...and Mitsumi!.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Main article: Honō

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team, a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, helps form Team Blaze.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Chimchar appeared in PNA2.

A Chimchar appeared in PNA3, under the ownership of Hideyoshi. It was revealed to have evolved all the way into an Infernape in PNA5.

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."

Trivia

  • Chimchar shares its category with Grookey. They are both known as the Chimp Pokémon.
  • In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, if the player chooses Chimchar, the wild Starly can defeat it when Chimchar is at 4 HP, bypassing the red HP bar state (which would otherwise cause the Starly to flee). This causes the game to freeze. This has a combined 1.56% probability.
    • This cannot happen with Turtwig or Piplup, as Chimchar's base HP is the lowest of the three.
  • Chimchar and its evolutions were designed by Takao Unno.[1]

Origin

Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. However, the markings on its rear without the flame seem to indicate that it is more a cross between a chimpanzee and a young baboon.

Name origin

Chimchar may be a combination of chimp and char (to burn).

Hikozaru may be a combination of 火 hi (fire), 小 ko (small), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey, ape).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ヒコザル Hikozaru From hi, ko, ko, and saru
France Flag.png French Ouisticram From ouistiti and cramé
Spain Flag.png Spanish Chimchar Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Panflam From Schimpanse and Flamme
Italy Flag.png Italian Chimchar Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 불꽃숭이 Bulkotsoongi From 불꽃 bulkkot and 원숭이 wonsung-i
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 小火焰猴 Xiǎohuǒyànhóu From xiǎo, 火焰 huǒyàn, and hóu
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 小火焰猴 Síufóyìhmhàuh From síu, 火焰 fóyìhm, and hàuh


See also

References

  1. Tweet by @TakaoUnno. Posted on Oct 4, 2013.

External links

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