No. 0390

Chimchar

Chimp Pokémon

Official art

Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 309. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 6.2 kg 13.7 lbs
Base stat total: 309 Higher than 20% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

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Base stats

HP44119–151198–292

Atk5870–121108–236

Def4457–10583–205

SpA5870–121108–236

SpD4457–10583–205

Spe6172–124114–243

Total309Higher than 20% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundRockWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 61); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+124Max113No SP81Min72Scarf186Tailwind248

At max Speed, Chimchar outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Chimchar against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
124		Chimchar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
113		Chimchar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
81		Chimchar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Fire attacks.
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This Pokémon's punch-based attacks have 1.2× power. Sucker Punch is not boosted.
Everything about Iron Fist →
Other Pokémon with Iron Fist 17
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0390ChimcharFire
1. Level 14
  #0391MonfernoFireFighting
  1. Level 36
    #0392InfernapeFireFighting

Moves

Level up 13


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
7	Ember10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	40	100%	25
9	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
15	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	18	80%	15
17	Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.	Fire	Phys	60	100%	25
23	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
25	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
31	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
33	Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Fire	Spec	35	85%	15
39	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
41	Slack OffHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
47	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 56


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM24	Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Fire	Spec	35	85%	15
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM38	Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Fire	Phys	50	100%	20
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM102	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM107	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM118	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM141	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM144	Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.	Fire	Spec	80	100%	10
TM157	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Spec	130	90%	5
TM165	Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.	Fire	Phys	120	100%	15
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM184	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Spec	40	100%	30
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM195	Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fire	Spec	70	100%	5
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM207	Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	10

Egg moves 10


Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Egg	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Phys	30	100%	30
Egg	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
Egg	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
Egg	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
Egg	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
Egg	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15

Biology

Its rear end expels gas created in its belly and lights it on fire. It only puts the fire out when sleeping to avoid causing wildfires.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#208 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Chimp Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Brown

: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#004Extended Sinnoh#004Hisui#061Blueberry#194

Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.
Legends: Arceus
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Diamond

Names around the world

English: Chimchar
Japanese: ヒコザル
Japanese (romaji): Hikozaru
Korean: 불꽃숭이
Chinese (Traditional): 小火焰猴
Chinese (Simplified): 小火焰猴
French: Ouisticram
German: Panflam
Spanish: Chimchar
Italian: Chimchar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation V

Generation IV

Training

: 1 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 62
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: FieldHuman-Like
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Platinum 1 area

Road 201Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Pearl 1 area

Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Diamond 1 area

Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.