Chimchar (Pokémon)

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Type

Unknown

Category

Glitch Pokémon

Ability

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Exp. at Lv. 100

Unknown

Regional Pokédex numbers

Not in any regional Pokédex

Height

0'0"
Imperial

0.0 m
Metric

Weight

0.0 lbs.
Imperial

0.0 kg
Metric

Dex color

Unknown

Catch rate

Unknown

Body style

Blue-Striped

Footprint

Blue-Striped

Gender ratio

Gender unknown	Unknown
Gender unknown

Breeding

Undiscovered group

EV yield

HP 0	Atk 0	Def 0	Sp.Atk 0	Sp.Def 0	Speed 0
Base Exp.: 0			Battle Exp.: 1*

External links

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[[Category:{{{type1}}}-type Pokémon|{{{ndex}}}]] Chimchar (Japanese: ヒコザル Hikozaru) is a Template:Type2 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.

Biology

File:No flame Chimchar.jpg

A sleeping Chimchar - note the lack of a flame

Physiology

Chimchar are based on chimpanzees. Being very agile, Chimchar are able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where they live. The flames on their rears are produced by burning gas in their stomachs. Chimchar also has a swirl-like symbol on the chest. 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. Despite being based on chimpanzees, Chimchar's cry is actually much more similar to that of a spider monkey.

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 Template:Type2 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.

Habitat

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Chimchar-anime.jpg

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.

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.

Alice from The Rise of Darkrai owns a Chimchar. She uses it to power her hot air balloon.

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!.

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. (Note: Chimchar's actual classification is the Chimp Pokémon, not the Monkey Pokémon, as stated.)

In the manga

In Pokémon Special

Pearl owned a Chimchar. While in Eterna City, Chimchar evolved into Monferno.

Pokédex entry

Manga	Chapter	Entry
Pokémon Special	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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.

Generation IV

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	{{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver	おなかで　つくられた　ガスが　おしりで　もえている。たいちょうが　わるいと　ほのおが　よわくなる。

Generation V

Black	{{{blackdex}}}
White	{{{whitedex}}}
Black 2	{{{black2dex}}}
White 2	{{{white2dex}}}

Generation VI

X	Unknown
Y	Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.

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

Black 2

White 2

None	Trade

Generation VI

X

Y

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 Rumble	Fiery Furnace

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
Stat		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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed
5/1	★★★★★

Power
4/1	★★★★

Skill
4/1	★★★★

Stamina
2/1	★★

Jump
3/1	★★★

Total
18/5	★★★

By TM/HM

By breeding

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By tutoring

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Side game data

Template:Side game

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
I	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
II	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
III	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back


V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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.
Although Chimchar has no evident tail, it can be taught Iron Tail.
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
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon to be introduced in Generation IV.

Origin

Chimchar appears to be based on a young monkey. 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.

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 Hoú