Stats & Training
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.
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
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 |
In X & Y, Tyranitar can KO Chimchar with Stone Edge (345-406%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (272-321%). Gastrodon's Scald also KOs at 158-186%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x345-406%KO Pursuit69-82% Crunch138-163%KO Superpower138-162%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x272-321%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x158-186%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x172-203%KO Knock Off37-44% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Chimchar View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x185-217%KO | ||
X & Y 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 11 more to offspring.
X & Y Chimchar Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Stall teams hate this. Chimchar can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Flying punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Overheat and Fire Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Chimchar in X & Y
Chimchar doesn't appear in X & Y. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Chimchar is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Receive as a gift in:
Then trade to X & Y.
Also found in:
Chimchar Guide
Chimchar evolves into Monferno at level 14. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In X & Y, 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.
Chimchar is catchable in X & Y. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 11 other games across the series.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves