chimchar

Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Fire

Abilities:

• Blaze: Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Iron Fist (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of punching moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, chimp-like Pokémon with a fiery tail
• Brown and orange fur with a lighter face and belly
• Large, expressive eyes and prominent ears
• Quick and agile, with a flame that burns at the tip of its tail

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to be energetic and playful
• Lives in mountainous regions or volcanic areas
• Uses its tail flame to keep itself warm and to signal emotions
• Forms close bonds with trainers and other Pokémon

In Battle:

• Fast and versatile with a focus on physical attacks
• Signature moves: Flame Wheel, Fire Spin
• Strong against Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel types
• Weak against Water, Rock, and Ground types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Monferno starting at level 14
• Evolves into Infernape starting at level 36

Interesting Facts:

• The flame on its tail is an indication of its health and mood
• Based on a chimpanzee and the mythological monkey Sun Wukong
• Known for its role in the Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games as a starter Pokémon option
• Has appeared in the Pokémon anime as a key Pokémon for Ash's rival, Paul, and later Ash himself

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
• Pearl: Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
• Platinum: It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
• Heartgold: The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
• Soulsilver: The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
• Black: It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
• White: It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
• Black-2: It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
• White-2: It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
• X: Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
• Y: The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
• Omega-Ruby: Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
• Legends-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.