monferno

Monferno is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Fire / Fighting

Abilities:

• Blaze: Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Iron Fist (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of punching moves by 20%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Monferno resembles a small primate with a slender, agile body.
• It has a predominantly orange and tan fur coat, with blue markings on its face and tail.
• A distinctive feature is the fiery flame that burns at the end of its long tail, which it uses for both intimidation and illumination.
• It has a mask-like blue stripe across its eyes and a small, rounded nose.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Monferno is known for its playful yet competitive nature.
• It typically inhabits mountainous regions and can often be found swinging agilely through trees.
• It forms groups with its own kind, often engaging in playful battles to improve its fighting skills.
• Monferno uses its tail flame to communicate emotions and signal group members.

In Battle:

• Monferno is a versatile fighter known for its speed and balanced attack stats.
• It excels in using both Fire and Fighting-type moves, making it effective against Steel, Ice, Grass, Bug, and Dark types.
• Commonly used moves include Flame Wheel, Mach Punch, and Close Combat.
• While strong against Steel and Ice types, it is vulnerable to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type moves.

Evolution:

• Monferno evolves from Chimchar starting at level 14.
• It evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.

Interesting Facts:

• Monferno is inspired by a combination of a monkey and elements of martial arts, as suggested by its fighting style and abilities.
• The flame on its tail is not just for battle; it also reflects its emotions, flaring up when Monferno is excited or angry.
• Its dexterity and agility make it an excellent climber, often seen leaping through trees with ease.
• In the Pokémon anime, Ash's Chimchar evolves into Monferno, showcasing its growth and development in battles.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: To intimidate attackers, it stretches the fire on its tail to make itself appear bigger.
• Pearl: It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.
• Platinum: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• Heartgold: A bigger fire on its tail and a brighter blue pattern on its face means its rank in its pack is higher.
• Soulsilver: A bigger fire on its tail and a brighter blue pattern on its face means its rank in its pack is higher.
• Black: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• White: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• Black-2: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• White-2: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• X: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• Y: It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.
• Omega-Ruby: It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.

391 National

5 Original-Sinnoh

5 Extended-Sinnoh

116 Conquest-Gallery

62 Hisui

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