Infernape is a Fire/Fighting-type from Gen 4. Only weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. 108 base Speed is its best stat. Known as the Flame Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Infernape's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Infernape Weakness
AvgInfernape is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Infernape to get Chimchar eggs easily using 180 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 11 more.
Infernape runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Blaze supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Infernape Moveset
- Close Combat
- Overheat
- Mach Punch
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Infernape cleanly, with Focus Punch and Blast Burn anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Infernape isn't available in the wild in Black & White. Start by transferring Chimchar from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Chimchar to Infernape is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Infernape in Black & White
Infernape works as a sweeper with 534 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 108 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
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 special attacker with base 104 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Infernape appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Infernape appears in 12 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A