Chimchar (#0390) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP44104–151198–292

Atk5856–121108–236

Def4444–10583–205

SpA5856–121108–236

SpD4444–10583–205

Spe6159–124114–243

Total309Higher than 20% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Iron FistHidden ability
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

7EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

9TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

15Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

17Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

23Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

25TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

31FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

33Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

39AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

41Slack OffHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

47FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM / HM / TR 56

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

Egg moves 10

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggEncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

EggFocus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

EggHeat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

EggHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

EggThunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Chimp Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —
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