Chimchar Best Moveset
Fire at 58/58 mixed offenses and 61 Speed with AbilityIron Fist boosting punch moves. The stats are pre-evolution level. The moveset needs two evolutions. Get to Infernape for 104/104 mixed offenses at 108 Speed and the Fire/Fighting TermStab that competes.
Chimchar saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Chimchar's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Chimchar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Vacuum Wave
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Chimchar saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Chimchar maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Focus Sash, favoring a Hasty nature.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Stealth Rock
- Overheat
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Chimchar saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Chimchar maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Choice Specs, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Bulk Up
- Fake Out
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Chimchar saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Chimchar maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Chimchar saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Chimchar maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Focus Sash, favoring a Careful nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Endeavor
- Fire Punch
- Vacuum Wave
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Chimchar Weakness
Type-wise, Chimchar takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Chimchar Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Chimchar
Gyarados can KO Chimchar with Waterfall (183-215%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (214-253%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 360-424%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x183-215%KO Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Ice Fang25-29% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x214-253%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off117-137%KO Stone Edge 2x360-424%KO | ||
Evolution
Chimchar is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Monferno first, then eventually reaches Infernape. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Chimchar easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Chimchar
moderate rates for Chimchar across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
2 encounter spots for Chimchar at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Chimchar in PLA
To get Chimchar, start by catching Chimchar through walking encounters at Lv. 10-70. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
6 encounter spots for Chimchar at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Chimchar in BDSP
To get Chimchar, start by catching Chimchar through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Chimchar doesn't appear wild. Catch Chimchar instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 36 to get Chimchar. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Base Stats
Chimchar's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name “Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.
Chimchar Guide
Chimchar does the job early-game if you need a Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Monferno before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Chimchar first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves