Stats & Training
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.
A tall, hardy Pokémon with a dazzling appearance. It shrouds itself in flame and battles as if engaged in dance—truly a sight to behold.
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 |
In Legends: Arceus, Excadrill can KO Infernape with Earthquake (145-171%). Celesteela threatens a KO with Air Slash (103-121%). Slowking deals 76-90% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x145-171%KO Rapid Spin24-29% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower20-24% Air Slash 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Slowking builds →Scald 2x76-90% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast74-88% Psyshock 2x125-148%KO Focus Blast63-74% Psychic 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Flip Turn 2x61-72% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
The three-stage chain from Chimchar through Monferno ends here at Infernape. Want more? Breed for Chimchar eggs. Plenty of partners 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
Legends: Arceus Infernape Best Moveset
Infernape keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, spread EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Raging Fury and Flare Blitz sit at the top of a stacked same-type pool for Infernape. That many Fire and Fighting options means real flexibility in what you slot. And coverage across 8 types covers the gaps.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Infernape in Legends: Arceus
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Infernape in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Infernape in Legends: Arceus
The path to Infernape starts with Chimchar at walking via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChimcharDeertrack HeightsGrassUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommon
Step 3Infernape ✓Ramanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonor evolve from Monferno (Step 2)
Infernape Guide
In Legends: Arceus, Infernape works as a sweeper with 534 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Legends: Arceus's meta. Close Combat with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Legends: Arceus, 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.
In Legends: Arceus, the best way to handle Infernape: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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 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