Chimchar
Chimchar is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0390 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire |
| Species | Chimp Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Blaze Iron Fist (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0004 (Diamond/Pearl) 0004 (Platinum) 0004 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0061 (Legends: Arceus) 0194 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 44 | 198 | 292 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Defense | 44 | 83 | 205 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 44 | 83 | 205 | |
| Speed | 61 | 114 | 243 | |
| Total | 309 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Chimchar changes
- In Generation 4, Chimchar has a base experience yield of 65.
- In Generations 4-7, Chimchar has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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 SoulSilver |
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps. |
| Shining Pearl | Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Chimchar
Moves learnt by level up
Chimchar does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Chimchar does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Chimchar cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Chimchar learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 7 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 17 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 23 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 25 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 39 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 41 | Slack Off | Normal | — | — | |
| 47 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Chimchar learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chimchar gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| Switcheroo | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Chimchar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Chimchar sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Chimchar
| Diamond Pearl |
Lake Verity |
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| Platinum | Route 201 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Monferno/Infernape |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Deertrack Heights, Ramanas Island |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Chimchar questions
- Can you stop evolving your pokemon but still raise his level?
- If you cancel an evolution and decide to evolve the Pokemon after it should be 2 evolutions further along, what happens?
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Chimchar?
- Is there a chimchar in SS
- Chimchar isn't listening?
- What shape is the red patch on Chimchar's back in the anime?
- Why is is so hard to get female chimchar?
- Is Ash's pikachu a wild Pokemon if its out of the ball?
- Assist with the move 'assist'? -and live comp advice?
- Why did Lucas have a female Chimchar? And then a male?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Chimchar |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ヒコザル (Hikozaru) |
| German | Panflam |
| French | Ouisticram |
| Italian | Chimchar |
| Spanish | Chimchar |
| Korean | 불꽃숭이 (bulkkotsungi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小火焰猴 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小火焰猴 |
| English |
Chimp Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こざるポケモン |
| German | Schimpansen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Chimpanzé |
| Italian | Pokémon Scimpanzé |
| Spanish | Pokémon Chimpancé |
| Korean | 꼬마원숭이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小猴宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小猴寶可夢 |
Name origin
- chimp
- a species of primate
- char
- to burn or singe


