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 a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.
Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
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 131 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Blaze Kick, Counter, Double Kick and 7 more.
Infernape keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Expert Belt gives it a super-effective damage boost without item lock, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Infernape Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Grass Knot
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 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
You're catching Chimchar first, not Infernape. Chimchar appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Infernape works as a sweeper with 534 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list — a strong competitive pick. 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 mixed attacker — base 104 Attack and 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