Is Infernape Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?
Fire/Fighting at level 36. AbilityBlaze for Fire boost. Fast and strong with wide coverage. If bred, Infernape handles Jasmine, Pryce, Whitney, and Karen. The Fire drought in HGSS makes any Fire-type valuable.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.
Infernape resists most of Whitney's coverage and hits back hard.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Chuck's team.
Infernape resists most of Jasmine's coverage and hits back hard.
Infernape resists most of Pryce's coverage and hits back hard.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.
Infernape resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Infernape resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Will's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Infernape has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Infernape trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Trade
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.
Recommended Moves
- After Bugsy
- TM38FireFire BlastPower 180Accuracy 85%PP 5Goldenrod Department Store
- TM52FightingFocus BlastPower 180Accuracy 70%PP 5Goldenrod Department Store
- TM35FireFlamethrowerPower 143Accuracy 100%PP 15Goldenrod Game Corner
- TM15NormalHyper BeamPower 150Accuracy 90%PP 5Goldenrod Department Store
- After Chuck
- TM01FightingFocus PunchPower 225Accuracy 100%PP 20Prize for defeating Chuck
- After Pryce
- TUTORFireBlast BurnPower 225Accuracy 90%PP 5Blackthorn City
- LV 41FightingClose CombatPower 180Accuracy 100%PP 5
- LV 57FireFlare BlitzPower 180Accuracy 100%PP 15
How to Get Infernape in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Infernape can't be caught in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Transfer Chimchar in from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum, then evolve it into Infernape. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Infernape in HGSS
- Step 1Obtain ChimcharCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Diamond & PearlAvailableCatch in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Lake Verity · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom PlatinumAvailableCatch in Platinum via Gift · Route 201 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.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 Gift · Lake Verity. 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 ✓
How to Get Shiny Infernape in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Infernape is missing from HGSS entirely, so raise the Chimchar line to a shiny in Sinnoh and transfer it across. See every game where Shiny Infernape can be hunted
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
 Latios DragonPsychic | S | |
Obtain MethodPewter City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Latios builds →Dream Eater 2x124-146%KO Surf 2x78-92% Earthquake 2x60-71% Fly 2x54-64% | ||
 Ho-Oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodBell Tower Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Ho-Oh builds →Brave Bird 2x147-173%KO Earthquake 2x82-97% Dream Eater 2x71-84% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Obtain MethodPewter City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Latias builds →Dream Eater 2x106-125%KO Surf 2x68-80% Earthquake 2x54-64% Fly 2x50-59% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodCerulean Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x172-202%KO Earthquake 2x71-84% Water Pulse 2x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEmbedded Tower Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Earthquake 2x93-110%KO Surf 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Dragonair (Dragons Den Super Rod) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Dragonite builds →Fly 2x114-134%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% Aqua Tail 2x76-89% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Slowbro builds →Dream Eater 2x99-117%KO Surf 2x94-111%KO Earthquake 2x52-62% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x33-39% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Aerial Ace 2x50-59% Surf 2x52-62% | ||
 Gyarados Water | S | |
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Good Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x108-127%KO Earthquake 2x79-93% | ||
 Lugia Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodWhirl Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Lugia builds →Dream Eater 2x90-107%KO Aeroblast 2x90-107%KO Earthquake 2x60-71% Hydro Pump 2x72-85% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Salamence builds →Fly 2x115-136%KO Earthquake 2x85-100%KO Zen Headbutt 2x68-80% | ||
 Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Surf 2x34-40% | ||
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 131 partners from the Field and Human-Like egg groups. Notable egg moves include Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 8 more.
HGSS Infernape Best Moveset
Fire/Fighting at 104 in both Attack and Sp. Atk with 108 Speed for fast mixed offense. The moveset fires from whichever side the target is weaker against. 25% HP from MoveStealth Rock and 71 in both defenses mean the clock is always ticking.
Best Build
Infernape best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Grass Knot
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
All 31 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Infernape HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Jolly is the go-to nature for Infernape. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
No. Infernape isn't catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Obtain one in Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum, then trade it over.
Game Availability
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.
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 7Let's Go
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
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