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Infernape

FIRE

FIGHTING

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 has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed EV Yield, and we recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 534 combined Base Stats.

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

Best Held Items	Black Belt Charcoal Fist Plate Flame Plate
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Items
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)

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).
Ability 2
Iron Fist Hidden Ability	Iron Fist increases the power of all punching moves by 20%.

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How To Evolve Infernape in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Chimchar FIRE	Level 14	Monferno FIRE FIGHTING	Level 36	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING

Where To Find Infernape in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Infernape has no spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. However, you can find the Unevolved form, Lv. 5 Chimchar, within the Lake Verity location using the Gift method.

– Walking through Grass.
– Fishing using an Old Rod.
– Fishing using an Good Rod.
– Fishing using an Super Rod.
– Surfing the Water.
– Found in Honey Trees.
– Obtained as a Gift.
– Revive from a Fossil.
– Obtained through Trade.
– Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)
Lv. 22
Shieldon

20 - 5%

Pokemon with a Pinkish Background Color are only found in Shining Pearl Exclusive
Lv. 18
Cranidos

20 - 5%

Pokemon with a Bluish Background Color are only found in Brilliant Diamond Exclusive

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	Pokemon Spawns
Route 201	Lv. 5 Chimchar Interact
Lake Verity	Lv. 5 Chimchar Interact

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.

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	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
S	Cresselia PSYCHIC
S	Manaphy WATER

What pokemon is Infernape Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Heatran FIRE STEEL
S	Darkrai DARK
S	Shaymin Land Forme GRASS
S	Articuno ICE FLYING

Best Infernape Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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.
1	Flare Blitz	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
19	Flame Wheel	Physical	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
52	Acrobatics	Physical	55	100	15	Stronger when the user does not have a held item.

Best Moveset for Infernape TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	180	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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 Level Up Moves

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

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

Infernape TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM08	Bulk Up FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM78	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM100	Confide NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM38	Fire Blast FIRE	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM43	Flame Charge FIRE	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Raises user's Speed.
TM35	Flamethrower FIRE	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM21	Frustration NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power decreases with higher Friendship.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM10	Hidden Power NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Type and power depends on user's IVs.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM47	Low Sweep FIGHTING	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM50	Overheat FIRE	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM84	Poison Jab POISON	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM27	Return NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power increases with higher Friendship.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM48	Round NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM88	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM06	Toxic POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM89	U-turn BUG	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp FIRE	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM01	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.

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