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Chimchar

Chimp Pokémon

Chimchar official artwork
Official art

Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 309. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
6.2 kg 13.7 lbs
Base stat total
309 Higher than 20% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Blaze
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP44119–151198–292
Atk5870–121108–236
Def4457–10583–205
SpA5870–121108–236
SpD4457–10583–205
Spe6172–124114–243
Total309Higher than 20% of Pokémon
HP44Atk58Def44Spe61SpD44SpA58

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 61); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+124Max113No SP81Min72Scarf (Choice Scarf)186Tailwind248

At max Speed, Chimchar outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Chimchar against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
124Chimchar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
113Chimchar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
81Chimchar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0390ChimcharFire
    1. Level 14
      #0391MonfernoFireFighting
      1. Level 36
        #0392InfernapeFireFighting

Moves

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
7Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial40100%25
9TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
15Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhysical1880%15
17Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhysical60100%25
23Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
25TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
31FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
33Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
39AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
41Slack OffHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
47Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15

TM / HM / TR 56

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhysical50100%20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhysical65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhysical75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpecial9590%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpecial80100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpecial13090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhysical120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpecial40100%30
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpecial70100%5
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhysical75100%10

Egg moves 10

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhysical—100%20
EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhysical30100%30
EggEncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhysical40100%10
EggFire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhysical75100%15
EggFocus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
EggHeat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpecial9590%10
EggHelping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
EggThunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15

Biology

Its rear end expels gas created in its belly and lights it on fire. It only puts the fire out when sleeping to avoid causing wildfires.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Category
Chimp Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
Shape
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#004Extended Sinnoh#004Hisui#061Blueberry#194

  1. Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

  5. It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English
Chimchar
Japanese
ヒコザル
Japanese (romaji)
Hikozaru
Korean
불꽃숭이
Chinese (Traditional)
小火焰猴
Chinese (Simplified)
小火焰猴
French
Ouisticram
German
Panflam
Spanish
Chimchar
Italian
Chimchar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
FieldHuman-Like
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 201Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Pearl 1 area
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Diamond 1 area
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.