Is Infernape Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Fire/Fighting at level 36 with AbilityBlaze. If imported, the fastest Fire/Fighting option available. Handles Cheren, Burgh, Grimsley, and contributes against Iris's Aggron and Lapras. Faster than Emboar, just as useful.
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.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Infernape 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. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 36.
How to Get Infernape in Black 2 & White 2
Infernape 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 Infernape in B2W2
Step 1Obtain ChimcharLATER 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 3Infernape ✓
Infernape Weakness
Infernape is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Infernape leans offensive (base 104 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Infernape Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Infernape
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-60% | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Samurott builds →Surf 2x99-118%KO Dig 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x78-93% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-61% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Samurott builds →Surf 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% | ||
 Beheeyem Psychic | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Aerial Ace 2x39-47% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-60% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Samurott builds →Surf 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x53-62% Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
Beheeyem Psychic | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Dragonite builds →Fly 2x114-134%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% Aqua Tail 2x76-89% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x107-126%KO Earthquake 2x79-93% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
 Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Reuniclus builds →Future Sight 2x118-139%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone's Thunderbolt hits Infernape for 48-57%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt48-57% Flash Cannon22-25% Volt Switch38-45% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Clefable builds →Knock Off7-9% | ||
Infernape Evolutions
The three-stage chain from Chimchar through Monferno ends here at Infernape. Want more? Breed for Chimchar eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Chimchar pushed Infernape to 534 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +47. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Infernape to get Chimchar eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 11 more.
B2W2 Infernape Best Moveset
104 Attack and 104 Sp. Atk fire Fire/Fighting TermStab from both sides at 108 Speed, and opponents can't predict which offensive stat the moveset targets. AbilityIron Fist as a hidden ability boosts MoveMach Punch for priority Fighting damage. Answers Steel, Grass, Ice, and Normal types with unpredictable coverage.
Best Build
Infernape best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Overheat
- Mach Punch
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Infernape cleanly, with Focus Punch and Blast Burn anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Infernape Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Infernape works as a sweeper with 534 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Black 2 & White 2 for the right team. Close Combat with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Infernape's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Salamence (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem. Infernape's base 108 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Infernape. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Iron Fist can work in specific setups.
Infernape is a mixed attacker with base 104 Attack and 104 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Close Combat, Overheat, Mach Punch, and Hiddenpowerice. Close Combat leads at 0% usage. Overheat provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Infernape appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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