Inferno (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Fire |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 100 |
| Accuracy | 50 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Effects
Inferno deals damage and burns the target, if it hits. Burned Pokémon lose 1⁄8 of their maximum HP each turn and their Attack is decreased by 50%.
Fire type Pokémon, those with the ability Water Veil or those behind a Substitute cannot be burned.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Firium Z and uses its Z-Power, Inferno turns into Inferno Overdrive and has base power 180.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Inferno |
|---|---|
| Japanese | れんごく (Rengoku) |
| German | Inferno |
| French | Feu d'Enfer |
| Italian | Marchiatura |
| Spanish | Infierno |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. It leaves the target with a burn. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn. |
| Sword/Shield | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Inferno at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Charmander
#004 / Fire
Level 36
#004 / Fire
Level 36
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
Level 48
#005 / Fire
Level 48
Chandelure
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
Centiskorch
#851 / Fire · Bug
Level 1
#851 / Fire · Bug
Level 1