No. 0392
Infernape
Flame Pokémon
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Infernape is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic, with a base stat total of 534. In Pokémon Champions it’s #148 on the Doubles ladder and #121 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 55 kg 121.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 534 Higher than 84% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Focus Sash · Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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.
Base stats
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 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 8 types
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 108); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Infernape outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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.
Everything about Blaze →This Pokémon's punch-based attacks have 1.2× power. Sucker Punch is not boosted.
Everything about Iron Fist →
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Blaziken
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Emboar
Pansear
Simisear
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Litten
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Gurdurr
Conkeldurr
Golett
Golurk
Pancham
Pangoro
Crabrawler
Crabominable
Melmetal
Pawmi
Pawmo
PawmotCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#148 of 262 used
Focus Sash (34.6%) · (50.5%) · Jolly (36.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (36.8%)
Singles
#121 of 262 used
Focus Sash (73.5%) · (74.6%) · Naive (37.4%) · HP 5 / Def 32 / SpA 9 / Spe 20 (26.9%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | <0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20261.1% of teams · rank #95 · Singles · about 3,282 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.8% of teams · rank #101 · Singles · about 1,427 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #111 · Singles · about 250 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #133 · Singles · about 10 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 10 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.8%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.5%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%
Moves
- Mach Punch39.0%
- Close Combat35.2%
- Stealth Rock30.0%
- Vacuum Wave29.9%
- Flamethrower24.4%
- Fire Punch24.4%
- Earthquake19.6%
- Overheat19.4%
Items
- Focus Sash36.4%
Life Orb23.6%
Expert Belt16.5%
Choice Scarf11.9%
Charcoal2.9%
Muscle Band2.0%
Abilities
- 50.8%
- 49.2%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe24.7%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe22.7%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe10.0%
- Hasty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe7.0%
These 4 cover 64.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Dragapult21.2%
Corviknight19.2%
Primarina14.1%
Slowking-Galar13.7%
Garchomp13.4%
Scizor13.0%
Moves
- Close Combat41.1%
- Mach Punch37.8%
- Stealth Rock34.4%
- Vacuum Wave28.2%
- Overheat27.6%
- Earthquake25.4%
- Fire Punch20.2%
- Fire Blast18.7%
Items
- Focus Sash37.9%
- Life Orb26.4%
- Choice Scarf17.2%
- Expert Belt11.2%
Lum Berry1.3%
White Herb1.2%
Abilities
- 51.8%
- 48.2%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe22.6%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe22.4%
- Hasty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe8.0%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.5%
These 4 cover 60.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Corviknight33.4%
- Primarina25.3%
- Dragapult22.0%
Meowscarada21.4%- Slowking-Galar20.8%
- Garchomp20.7%
Moves
- Stealth Rock51.0%
- Close Combat35.9%
- Vacuum Wave31.6%
- Earthquake30.2%
- Mach Punch29.0%
- U-turn27.7%
- Overheat26.5%
- Fire Blast25.8%
Items
- Focus Sash42.3%
- Life Orb30.2%
- Choice Scarf21.9%
- White Herb1.7%
- Expert Belt1.5%
Rocky Helmet0.7%
Abilities
- 60.1%
- 39.9%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe33.5%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe18.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.3%
- Naughty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe11.6%
These 4 cover 76.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Corviknight69.2%
- Slowking-Galar31.5%
- Garchomp27.6%
- Meowscarada27.3%
- Primarina26.9%
Sneasler26.0%
0.3% of teams · rank #194 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 383 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #200 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 183 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #212 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 14 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 14 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
0.1% of teams · rank #193 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.3%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Fire Punch45.0%
- Mach Punch42.4%
- Close Combat41.1%
- Swords Dance30.3%
- Encore27.1%
- Thunder Punch23.4%
- Fake Out14.0%
- Flare Blitz13.8%
Items
- Focus Sash53.4%
- Life Orb16.7%
- Expert Belt13.3%
- Choice Scarf4.1%
Black Belt3.7%
Air Balloon2.5%
Abilities
- 73.9%
- 26.1%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe43.3%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe9.9%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.0%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.5%
These 4 cover 64.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Slowking-Galar25.0%
- Corviknight23.9%
Milotic23.2%
Hydreigon19.7%
Golurk-Mega19.0%
Lucario-Mega-Z13.3%
Moves
- Mach Punch45.7%
- Fire Punch42.1%
- Close Combat40.7%
- Swords Dance31.5%
- Thunder Punch29.0%
- Encore24.3%
- Flare Blitz15.6%
- Flamethrower12.7%
Items
- Focus Sash49.9%
- Life Orb20.5%
- Expert Belt11.1%
- Choice Scarf5.1%
- Black Belt4.3%
Leftovers2.7%
Abilities
- 77.0%
- 23.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe44.4%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe7.8%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe5.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.4%
These 4 cover 63.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Slowking-Galar24.0%
- Milotic22.4%
- Corviknight21.1%
- Hydreigon17.9%
- Golurk-Mega17.4%
- Garchomp15.6%
Moves
- Mach Punch58.9%
- Fire Punch48.0%
- Swords Dance44.7%
- Encore40.9%
- Close Combat27.1%
- U-turn17.8%
- Switcheroo16.4%
- Vacuum Wave12.3%
Items
- Focus Sash49.6%
- Life Orb17.6%
- Choice Scarf16.4%
- Expert Belt6.8%
- Black Belt6.5%
- Leftovers1.4%
Abilities
- 76.7%
- 23.3%
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe39.5%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.4%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe6.0%
These 4 cover 75.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Milotic45.8%
- Slowking-Galar40.4%
- Corviknight38.6%
- Hydreigon37.8%
- Golurk-Mega37.8%
Salamence-Mega14.5%
0.2% of teams · rank #205 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 7,007 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #212 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 2,096 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #211 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 186 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #198 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 9 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 9 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Hasty
- Stat Points
- 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Fake Out63.7%
- Protect45.3%
- Close Combat35.0%
- Flare Blitz25.7%
- Fire Punch23.9%
- Aura Sphere23.4%
- Heat Wave22.0%
- Drain Punch20.0%
Items
- Focus Sash38.2%
- Life Orb23.6%
- Expert Belt8.7%
- Charcoal4.8%
- Black Belt4.5%
- Muscle Band3.5%
Abilities
- 51.2%
- 48.8%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe32.1%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe19.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.5%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.7%
These 4 cover 62.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
Whimsicott16.4%
Rillaboom14.5%- Salamence-Mega13.9%
Indeedee-F12.6%- Milotic11.5%
Kingambit10.6%
Moves
- Fake Out72.0%
- Protect52.9%
- Close Combat37.2%
- Aura Sphere32.5%
- Heat Wave25.9%
- Overheat22.8%
- Flare Blitz22.4%
- Fire Punch18.6%
Items
- Focus Sash47.4%
- Life Orb23.3%
- Expert Belt6.2%
- Black Belt4.2%
- Charcoal3.4%
- White Herb3.4%
Abilities
- 66.0%
- 34.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe29.0%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe28.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.7%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.0%
These 4 cover 68.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega25.3%
- Rillaboom22.8%
- Indeedee-F18.9%
- Whimsicott18.9%
- Milotic16.9%
- Kingambit14.2%
Moves
- Fake Out88.6%
- Protect50.7%
- Aura Sphere45.6%
- Heat Wave31.2%
- Overheat30.1%
- Close Combat28.9%
- Flare Blitz16.6%
- U-turn15.2%
Items
- Focus Sash55.4%
- Life Orb24.0%
Wide Lens7.0%- White Herb3.4%
- Expert Belt2.8%
- Charcoal1.8%
Abilities
- 80.5%
- 19.5%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe32.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe15.9%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8.3%
- Naive 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.7%
These 4 cover 64.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Farigiraf26.5%- Rillaboom25.2%
- Salamence-Mega25.1%
- Whimsicott22.3%
- Kingambit19.1%
Archaludon15.2%
Moves
- Fake Out90.4%
- Protect63.6%
- Heat Wave41.6%
- Aura Sphere36.6%
- Close Combat29.1%
- Overheat23.6%
- Focus Blast23.6%
- Flare Blitz16.2%
Items
- Focus Sash52.6%
- Life Orb35.3%
- Wide Lens6.4%
- Expert Belt2.4%
- White Herb1.1%
King's Rock0.8%
Abilities
- 78.8%
- 21.2%
Stat Points
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe22.1%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe15.5%
- Naive 7 Atk / 32 SpA / 27 Spe11.7%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.6%
These 4 cover 60.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Whimsicott38.9%
- Farigiraf37.4%
- Salamence-Mega30.0%
- Kingambit27.3%
Metagross-Mega27.1%
Rotom-Wash22.5%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
9.3% of teams · rank #27 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fighting
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games10.7%
- 1500 weighting9.4%
- 1630 weighting9.3%
- 1760 weighting10.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat78.7%
- U-turn55.5%
- Mach Punch53.7%
- Flare Blitz43.5%
- Knock Off29.3%
- Fire Punch25.7%
- Overheat19.1%
- Grass Knot14.7%
- Earthquake8.7%
- Stealth Rock8.6%
Items
- Life Orb46.4%
Choice Band17.1%- Choice Scarf12.8%
Heavy-Duty Boots9.1%- Focus Sash4.7%
Choice Specs2.5%
Abilities
- 63.0%
- 37.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe36.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe28.9%
- Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe8.6%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.9%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.4%
Tera types
- Fighting66.0%
- Fire16.1%
- Ghost8.7%
- Steel3.2%
Swampert
Staraptor
Flygon
Decidueye
Meloetta
Venomoth
Overqwil1.0% of teams · rank #97 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fighting
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.1%
- 1500 weighting1.0%
- 1630 weighting1.0%
- 1760 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat75.3%
- U-turn40.7%
- Stealth Rock32.8%
- Flare Blitz32.7%
- Overheat28.6%
- Taunt23.5%
- Mach Punch21.6%
- Fire Punch20.4%
- Knock Off19.6%
- Stone Edge19.1%
Items
- Focus Sash33.7%
- Choice Scarf20.7%
- Life Orb20.3%
- Black Belt10.8%
- Rocky Helmet6.2%
Scope Lens1.4%
Abilities
- 64.5%
- 35.5%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe23.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.4%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe12.4%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.3%
- Naive 204 Atk / 52 SpA / 252 Spe8.3%
Tera types
- Fighting33.0%
- Ghost26.0%
- Dark17.5%
- Fire11.8%
Iron Jugulis
Latios
Lokix
Slowking
Mamoswine
Greninja
Tinkaton0.7% of teams · rank #103 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fighting
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.8%
- 1500 weighting1.3%
- 1630 weighting0.7%
- 1760 weighting0.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat48.7%
- Flare Blitz45.7%
- U-turn35.2%
- Swords Dance32.0%
- Grass Knot27.7%
- Switcheroo25.7%
- Thunder Punch22.0%
- Nasty Plot21.5%
- Drain Punch20.1%
- Fire Punch14.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf25.2%
Punching Glove22.9%- Life Orb12.6%
- Leftovers11.4%
- Air Balloon9.8%
- Choice Band5.7%
Abilities
- 59.9%
- 40.1%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe25.7%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe21.6%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe19.7%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.6%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.9%
Tera types
- Fighting47.8%
- Flying15.3%
- Fire15.2%
- Dark10.5%
Slowbro
Krookodile
Necrozma
Mimikyu
Cyclizar
Noivern
Kleavor
Diancie0.1% of teams · rank #226 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.1%
- 1500 weighting0.8%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Mach Punch51.9%
- Close Combat42.0%
- Thunder Punch41.0%
- Flare Blitz29.9%
- Knock Off27.5%
- Vacuum Wave21.2%
- Fire Punch18.3%
- U-turn17.9%
- Flamethrower17.2%
- Overheat16.0%
Items
- Focus Sash32.3%
- Choice Band23.2%
- Choice Scarf15.1%
- Punching Glove12.6%
- Life Orb4.1%
- Expert Belt3.6%
Abilities
- 56.8%
- 43.2%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe28.3%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe18.2%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe11.1%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.9%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8.7%
Common teammates
Iron Valiant34.0%- Sneasler31.3%
Iron Hands30.2%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame29.4%
Volcanion25.4%
Heatran19.7%
Torkoal19.4%
Ninetales18.5%
0.1% of teams · rank #247 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.8%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Close Combat54.5%
- Flare Blitz29.6%
- U-turn26.9%
- Mach Punch23.4%
- Overheat23.2%
- Nasty Plot22.6%
- Vacuum Wave20.3%
- Stealth Rock19.2%
- Fire Punch19.1%
- Fire Blast17.7%
Items
- Focus Sash28.8%
- Life Orb18.7%
- Choice Scarf16.0%
Electrium Z5.9%- Choice Band5.5%
- Heavy-Duty Boots5.1%
Abilities
- 59.1%
- 40.9%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe26.5%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.8%
- Hasty 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.6%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8.6%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.5%
Common teammates
Alomomola20.5%
Great Tusk19.7%- Corviknight17.7%
- Meowscarada17.3%
- Rillaboom16.6%
- Garchomp14.9%
Terapagos14.1%
Ferrothorn13.0%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 14
| Evo | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Mach PunchUsually goes first. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | ScratchNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 19 | Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 26 | FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard. | Normal | Phys | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| 29 | TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 47 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| 58 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 65 | Raging FuryLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 79
| 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 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 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. | 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 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 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 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 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 |
| TM73 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 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 |
| TM112 | Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy. | Fighting | Spec | 80 | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| 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 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM153 | Blast BurnUser cannot move next turn. | Fire | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 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 |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 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 |
| TM213 | CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM229 | Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 12
| 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 | Slack OffHeals the user by 50% of its max HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
It uses all its limbs in battle to toss opponents around. Its fighting style resembles a sort of martial art or dance.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#5 in Sinnoh in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 33,267 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#70 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
- Flame Pokémon
- Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
- Color
- Brown
- —
- Pal Park area
- Field
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.
Legends: ArceusIt tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha SapphireIt uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Pearl · X · Omega RubyIt uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.
Diamond
Names around the world
- English
- Infernape
- Japanese
- ゴウカザル
- Japanese (romaji)
- Goukazaru
- Korean
- 초염몽
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 烈焰猴
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 烈焰猴
- French
- Simiabraz
- German
- Panferno
- Spanish
- Infernape
- Italian
- Infernape
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Training
- 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 Spe
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 240
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- FieldHuman-Like
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Monferno: Level 36.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
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.