The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Playful Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO.
The deeper the blue on its face, the more powerful it will grow to become. It leaps about every which way and lands powerful blows against its opponents with the flame on its tail.
Monferno's Fire/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
Espeon can KO Monferno with Psyshock (92-108%).
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Knock Off14-16% Close Combat33-40% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemStarminite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Starmie builds →Liquidation 2x54-64% Thunderbolt21-24% Rapid Spin11-13% Flip Turn 2x39-46% | ||
Partway through Chimchar's chain. Monferno still has another evolution ahead before reaching Infernape. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Chimchar). The final form adds another 129 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Monferno to get Chimchar eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Monferno's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Ironfist adds passive value. Drain Punch gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Monferno best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Fire Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Monferno won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and Overheat anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Monferno gets Flamethrower and Fire Punch for same-type damage alongside coverage across 7 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Monferno won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and Overheat anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Monferno won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and Overheat anchor the STAB core.
Monferno isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Chimchar from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Chimchar to Monferno is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Monferno in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain Chimchar
Step 2Monferno ✓
Monferno appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Monferno in Legends: Arceus
Chimchar is your first catch on the way to Monferno. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ChimcharDeertrack HeightsGrassUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommon
Step 2Monferno ✓Ramanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonor evolve from Chimchar (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Monferno. The 2-stage line runs through Chimchar, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 14 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Monferno in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Chimchar is your first catch on the way to Monferno. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ChimcharSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-game
Step 2Monferno ✓
moderate rates across 2 locations for Monferno 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 Monferno in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Chimchar
Step 2Monferno ✓Route 11Ultra MoonGrass Lv.29 RouteMidIsland Scan (Friday)Route 11Ultra SunGrass Lv.29 RouteMidIsland Scan (Friday)or evolve from Chimchar (Step 1)
Monferno is meant to evolve into Infernape. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Monferno. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Monferno. Iron Fist is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Monferno is a physical attacker with base 78 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Monferno spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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