About Chimchar
Chimchar (Pokédex #0390) is a Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Chimp Pokémon. It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
As a Fire-type POKEMON, Chimchar has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, Rock moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Chimchar's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 309 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 44 · ATK 58 · DEF 44 · SP.ATK 58 · SP.DEF 44 · SPD 61. Its standout stat is SPD (61), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Blaze, Iron fist, with Iron fist as its hidden ability.
Chimchar stands 0.5 m (20") tall and weighs 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Ground, Humanshape.
Chimchar is part of the Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape evolution line (3-stage). Chimchar is the base form and can evolve into Monferno via Level 14.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Monferno and Infernape. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
