Is Chimchar Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Fire with AbilityBlaze. Infernape at 36 adds Fighting. Same Fire/Fighting as Blaziken and Emboar, but faster than both. BW2 has Growlithe natively.
Chimchar has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Chimchar has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Chimchar has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Chimchar trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Chimchar trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Chimchar trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's Pokemon outpace and outclass Chimchar here.
Marlon's team hits Chimchar's weaknesses hard.
Shauntal's team hits Chimchar's weaknesses hard.
Chimchar trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Caitlin's typing presses Chimchar's defenses.
Chimchar trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Iris's team hits Chimchar's weaknesses hard.
Chimchar cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Chimchar in Black 2 & White 2
Chimchar can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Chimchar from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Chimchar in B2W2
Step 1Chimchar ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Lake Verity · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Gift · Route 201 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four second time. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Ramanas Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Monferno
Step 3Evolve into Infernape
Chimchar Weakness
Type-wise, Chimchar takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Chimchar Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Chimchar
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Azumarill builds →Bubble Beam 2x82-98% Rollout 2x22-29% | ||
 Alomomola Water | B | |
 Psyduck Water | C | |
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x98-116%KO | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x94-111%KO Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Psyduck Water | C | |
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x145-172%KO Rock Tomb 2x60-72% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x97-116%KO Dig 2x59-69% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x145-172%KO Rock Slide 2x91-107%KO | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-64% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x139-164%KO Rock Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x94-111%KO Dig 2x56-67% Rollout 2x21-26% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Floatzel builds →Dig 2x94-112%KO Aqua Jet 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x61-71% | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x222-262%KO Rock Slide 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Samurott builds →Surf 2x174-205%KO Dig 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x177-208%KO Dig 2x65-78% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x55-65% Rollout 2x23-27% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Golduck builds →Surf 2x158-186%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x226-266%KO Rock Slide 2x113-134%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Samurott builds →Surf 2x179-211%KO Dig 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x241-284%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x54-64% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO Rock Slide 2x89-104%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x228-269%KO Dig 2x68-80% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x227-268%KO Rock Slide 2x115-136%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Samurott builds →Surf 2x179-211%KO Dig 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Relicanth builds →Dive 2x131-154%KO Rock Slide 2x121-144%KO Bulldoze 2x65-78% | ||
 Kingler Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Kingler builds →Dive 2x177-208%KO Dig 2x117-139%KO Rock Slide 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x166-196%KO Bulldoze 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x415-489%KO Earthquake 2x185-217%KO Surf 2x80-94% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x246-290%KO Dive 2x132-156%KO Earthquake 2x110-129%KO | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x242-286%KO Ancient Power 2x122-144%KO Mud Shot 2x75-88% | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x172-203%KO Stone Edge 2x191-225%KO Earthquake 2x128-150%KO | ||
 Kingdra WaterDragon | C | |
In Black 2 & White 2, Garchomp can KO Chimchar with Earthquake (303-356%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Crunch (120-142%). Gyarados's Waterfall also KOs at 258-304%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x303-356%KO Outrage182-214%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit61-72% Crunch120-142%KO Superpower120-142%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x258-304%KO Earthquake 2x215-253%KO Ice Fang35-41% | ||
Chimchar Evolutions
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 181 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 11 more to offspring.
B2W2 Chimchar Best Moveset
Fire at 58 in both offenses with AbilityIron Fist as a hidden ability boosting punching moves. The moveset fires Fire TermStab at pre-evolution levels. Infernape two evolutions away adds Fighting typing, Speed, and mixed offensive power.
Best Build
Chimchar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Stealth Rock
- Overheat
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Stall teams hate this. Chimchar can spread damage across 12 types, with Normal and Flying punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Overheat and Fire Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
Chimchar Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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