Infernape is a Fire/Fighting-type from Gen 4. Only weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. 108 base Speed is its best stat. Known as the Flame Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Infernape's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
A tall, hardy Pokémon with a dazzling appearance. It shrouds itself in flame and battles as if engaged in dance—truly a sight to behold.
Infernape Weakness
AvgInfernape is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Infernape leans offensive (base 104 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
The three-stage chain from Chimchar through Monferno ends here at Infernape. Want more? Breed for Chimchar eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Chimchar pushed Infernape to 534 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +47.
How to Evolve
Breed with Infernape to get Chimchar eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Infernape keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Life Orb gives it extra damage on every hit for a health trade, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Infernape Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Infernape cleanly, with Blast Burn and Focus Punch anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Raging Fury and Flare Blitz sit at the top of a stacked same-type pool for Infernape. That many Fire and Fighting options means real flexibility in what you slot. And coverage across 8 types covers the gaps.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Infernape cleanly, with Focus Punch and Blast Burn anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Infernape cleanly, with Focus Punch and Blast Burn anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Infernape can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Chimchar from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Infernape in Scarlet & Violet
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Infernape in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Infernape in Legends: Arceus
The path to Infernape starts with Chimchar at walking via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChimcharEASYDeertrack HeightsGrassUncommonEASYRamanas IslandGrassUncommonWater
Step 3Infernape ✓EASYRamanas IslandGrassUncommonWateror evolve from Monferno (Step 2)
Can't catch Infernape directly. Start with Chimchar at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Chimchar to Infernape is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Infernape in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Chimchar is your first catch on the way to Infernape. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ChimcharSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Monferno
Step 3Infernape ✓
No wild encounters for Infernape. The 3-stage chain runs through Chimchar, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Infernape works as a sweeper with 534 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 108 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Infernape. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Iron Fist can work in specific setups.
Infernape is a mixed attacker — base 104 Attack and 104 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Infernape appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Infernape appears in 12 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A