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Chimchar (Japanese: ヒコザル Hikozaru) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Monferno starting at level 14, which evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.
Along with Turtwig and Piplup, Chimchar is one of three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Biology
A sleeping Chimchar — note the lack of a flame
Chimchar is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a chimpanzee. Its fur is primarily a shade of orange, though its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands, and feet are light yellow. Its rear has a small, round, red patch that is usually obscured by flames produced by burning gas in its stomach. These flames go out when it goes to sleep, and burn weakly when it feels ill. Chimchar's ears are large in comparison to its head size and red inside. It has two pointed teeth in its upper jaw. Chimchar has red markings nearly surrounding its eyes, a swirl-like symbol on its chest, and five fingers on its hands with three toes on its feet. It has a swirly crest of hair on its head. Being very agile, it is able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where it lives.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide!. In Glory Blaze, Paul released it before Ash caught it in Smells Like Team Spirit. It evolved into a Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into an Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.
Flint received his Infernape as a Chimchar, as seen in Flint Sparks the Fire!. It evolved all the way to Infernape prior to the events of the episode.
Chimchar was one of the two main members of Team Poképals, which appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Other
Chimchar debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it was teasing a Piplup after stealing food from it. Piplup then started firing a Bubble Beam attack, but Chimchar kept jumping out of the way. Staraptor was hit in Piplup's line of fire and created a Whirlwind that wrecked everything in Professor Rowan's lab. Chimchar jumped out of a broken window, with Piplup chasing after it.
In The Rise of Darkrai, Alice uses a Chimchar to power her hot air balloon with Flamethrower. It reappeared in the ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In DPS01, Professor Rowan presented a Chimchar to Shinko as one of the starter Pokémon for her to pick. A situation similar to Following A Maiden's Voyage! occurred, with Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping. They were then captured by an Ariados's web before being rescued by Shinko and Dawn.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Chimchar was living in a forest.
Minor appearances
In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer's Chimchar was at a Pokémon Center.
A Chimchar appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1).
In Classroom Training!, a young boy used a Chimchar to battle a Turtwig at the Snowpoint Trainers' School. A flashback featured another Chimchar under the command of a young Zoey.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Chimchar watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Chimchar attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Chimchar appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
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Chimchar
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Ash's Pokédex
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Chimchar, the Monkey Pokémon. Chimchar easily climbs the sheerest of walls and lives on mountain tops. When it sleeps, its flames go out.
(Note: Chimchar's actual classification is the Chimp Pokémon, not the Monkey Pokémon, as stated by Ash's Pokédex.)
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In the GOTCHA! music video
A Chimchar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga
- Main article: Ash's Chimchar
Ash's Chimchar appeared in PDP14.
In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP04, under the ownership of Kazuki.
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP14.
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga
- Main article: Yū Shirogane's Chimchar
Yū Shirogane has a Chimchar, which evolved into a Monferno and then into an Infernape due to the training he went through.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Chimler
In Stagestruck Starly, a Chimchar nicknamed Chimler ended up in Pearl's possession due to a mix-up. While in Eterna City, Chimchar evolved into Monferno, and became an Infernape with Tru after its usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.
Pokédex entries
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| Pokémon Adventures
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Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extinguish their flames when they sleep.
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In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
A Chimchar appeared in ABM01.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
- Main article: Mitsumi's Chimchar
A Chimchar appeared in a Poké Ball in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, being one of the options for Hareta to pick.
A Trainer's Chimchar appeared in a fantasy in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.
Chimchar was Mitsumi's starter Pokémon. While it appeared as an Infernape throughout the story, it was seen as a Chimchar in a flashback in Battle Against Team Galactic...and Mitsumi!.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga
- Main article: Honō
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team, a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, helps form Team Blaze.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
A Chimchar appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure.
A Chimchar appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei, under the ownership of Hideyoshi. It was revealed to have evolved all the way into an Infernape in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.
In the TCG
- Main article: Chimchar (TCG)
In the TFG
One Chimchar figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Chimchar is a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy information
"A Chimp Pokémon. With a flaming tail, Chimchar is skilled in Fire-type moves. Its light body affords it the ability to scale steep cliffs and live atop rocky mountains. Some say that the fiery tail is fueled by gas made in its stomach. Not even rain can put out the flames, but Chimchar always puts out the fire when asleep. Chimchar evolves into Monferno."
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Johto
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| Diamond
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It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
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Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
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| Platinum
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It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
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The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
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It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
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It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
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Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
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The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
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Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
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The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
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Distribution period
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Global Link Chimchar
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Japanese
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PGL
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10
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October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011
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| BW
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Global Link Chimchar
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Korean
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PGL
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10
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June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013
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| B2W2
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Global Link Chimchar
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English
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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French
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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German
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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Italian
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Global Link Chimchar
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Spanish
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PGL
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10
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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44
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104 - 151
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198 - 292
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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44
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44 - 105
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83 - 205
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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44
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44 - 105
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83 - 205
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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Total: 309
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Chimchar's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
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Base HP: 46
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Base Defense: 46
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Chimchar shares its category with Grookey. They are both known as the Chimp Pokémon.
Origin
Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. However, the markings on its rear without the flame seem to indicate that it is more a cross between a chimpanzee and a young baboon.
Name origin
Chimchar is a combination of chimp and charcoal or char (to burn).
Hikozaru is a combination of 火 hi (fire), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey). Zaru is also used to describe an ape.
In other languages
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Title
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ヒコザル Hikozaru
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From 火 hi, 子 ko, and 猿 saru
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 French
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Ouisticram
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From ouistiti and cramé
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Chimchar
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Same as English name
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 German
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Panflam
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From Schimpanse and Flamme
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 Italian
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Chimchar
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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불꽃숭이 Bulkotsoongi
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From 불꽃 bulkkot and 원숭이 wonsung'i
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 Mandarin Chinese
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小火焰猴 Xiǎohuǒyànhóu
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Literally "Little flame monkey"
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 Hindi
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चिमचार Chimchar
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Чимчар Chimchar
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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ฮิโกซารุ Hikosaru
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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For other sprites and images, please see Chimchar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
