Monferno

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Monferno is a Fire/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Playful Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	0391
Type	Fire Fighting
Species	Playful Pokémon
Height	0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight	22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Blaze Iron Fist (hidden ability)
Local №	0005 (Diamond/Pearl) 0005 (Platinum) 0005 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0062 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	142
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	64	238	332
Attack	78	144	280
Defense	52	98	223
Sp. Atk	78	144	280
Sp. Def	52	98	223
Speed	81	150	287
Total	405	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Monferno.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	2		½	½			2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2	¼				½	½

Evolution chart

#0390
Chimchar
Fire

(Level 14)

#0391
Monferno
Fire · Fighting

(Level 36)

#0392
Infernape
Fire · Fighting

Monferno changes

In Generations 4-7, Monferno has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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

Moves learned by Monferno

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Monferno learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	Facade	Normal	70	100
1	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Mach Punch	Fighting	40	100
1	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
7	Ember	Fire	40	100
9	Taunt	Dark	—	100
12	Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100
16	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
19	Flame Wheel	Fire	60	100
26	Feint	Normal	30	100
29	Torment	Dark	—	100
36	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
39	Fire Spin	Fire	35	85
46	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100
49	Slack Off	Normal	—	—
56	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Monferno learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mach Punch	Fighting		40	100

Egg moves

Monferno learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Monferno gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Blaze Kick	Fire	85	90
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	—	—
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
Submission	Fighting	80	80
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100

Moves learnt by TM

Monferno is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
08	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
27	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	101
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
50	Overheat	Fire	130	90
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
63	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
100	Rock Climb	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by level up

Monferno learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
6	Ember	Fire	40	100
11	Swift	Normal	60	101
16	Mach Punch	Fighting	40	100
18	Flame Wheel	Fire	60	100
25	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
34	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
43	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Monferno can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	101
Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Swift	Normal	60	101
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9

Monferno sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal				—		—
Shiny				—		—

See all Monferno sprites

Where to find Monferno

Diamond Pearl Platinum	Evolve Chimchar
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	Evolve Chimchar
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 11
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Chimchar
Legends: Arceus	Ramanas Island
Scarlet Violet	Not available in this game

Answers to Monferno questions

We don't have any Monferno questions yet!
View other questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Monferno
Japanese	モウカザル (Moukazaru)
German	Panpyro
French	Chimpenfeu
Italian	Monferno
Spanish	Monferno
Korean	파이숭이 (paisungi)
Chinese (Simplified)	猛火猴
Chinese (Traditional)	猛火猴

English	Playful Pokémon
Japanese	やんちゃポケモン
German	Verspielt-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Garnement
Italian	Pokémon Briccone
Spanish	Pokémon Juguetón
Korean	개구쟁이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	顽皮宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	頑皮寶可夢

Name origin

monkey: a species of primate
inferno: a raging fire