Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Infernape

Infernape

Flame Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Infernape is a Fire and Fighting Type Flame Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Infernape can be found with Blaze as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 534 combined Base Stats.

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Infernape Stats & Abilities
Infernape Evolutions
Infernape Locations
Infernape Weakness
Infernape Best Moves
Infernape Level Up Moves
Infernape TM Moves
Infernape Tutor Moves
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Infernape Stats and Abilities

Based on Infernape Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Infernape Highest IV Stat is Speed 108 and the Lowest being Defense 71.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	76	262	356
C	Attack	104	191	337
E	Defense	71	132	265
B	Special Attack	104	191	337
E	Special Defense	71	132	265
C	Speed	108	198	346
A	Total	534


Infernape	Detail
Best Held Items	Black Belt Charcoal Fist Plate Flame Plate
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Blaze Ability 1	Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Iron Fist Hidden Ability	Iron Fist increases the power of all punching moves by 20%.

How To Evolve Infernape in BDSP

Chimchar requires (Level 14) to evolve into Monferno and then (Level 36) to evolve into Infernape.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Chimchar	Level 14 →	Monferno	Level 36 →	Infernape

Where To Find Infernape in BDSP

Infernape has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 5 Chimchar, within the Lake Verity location using the Gift method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Volcanic Cave	National	Chimchar Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	National	Chimchar Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	National	Chimchar Lv. 16-63
Lake Verity	Interact	Chimchar Lv. 5

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Infernape Weakness

Infernape is a Fire and Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Infernape to take More Damage from Ground, Water, Flying, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Bug Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Water Flying Psychic
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Grass Ice Dark
0.25x Less Damage	Bug
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Infernape Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Palkia

What pokemon is Infernape Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Tyranitar
S	Celebi
S	Metagross

Best Moves Infernape in BDSP

Best Moveset for Infernape Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Close Combat	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
68	Flare Blitz	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
29	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
19	Flame Wheel	Physical	90	100	25	May burn opponent.

Best Moveset for Infernape TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	225	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Infernape Lv Up Moves

Infernape TM Moves

Infernape Tutor Moves

Infernape Level Up Moves

List of Moves Infernape can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Close Combat	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
1	Mach Punch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
68	Flare Blitz	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
7	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
9	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
12	Power-Up Punch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Attack.
16	Fury Swipes	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
19	Flame Wheel	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May burn opponent.
26	Feint	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
29	U-turn	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
42	Fire Spin	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
52	Acrobatics	Power: 55 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
58	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.

Infernape TM Moves

List of Moves Infernape can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Infernape Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Infernape can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Blast Burn	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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