Chimchar (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chimchar (disambiguation).

Chimchar Chimp Pokémon ヒコザル Hikozaru #390 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Blaze Cacophony Cacophony Iron Fist Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Human-Like Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1′08" 0.5 m Chimchar 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 13.7 lbs. 6.2 kg Chimchar 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 65 Gen. IV Unknown IV 62 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Chimchar 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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, and Platinum.

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. Its 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

Chimchar in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's/Ash's Chimchar

When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide!. Paul released it in Glory Blaze, allowing Ash to catch it in Smells Like Team Spirit. It evolved into Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.

Flint's Chimchar

Flint received his Infernape as a Chimchar, as seen in Flint Sparks the Fire!.

Team Poképals

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.

A Chimchar appeared in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of Alice. She uses it to power her hot air balloon with Flamethrower. It later appeared in the ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Chimchar owned by Rowan appeared in SS024.

A Chimchar appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.

Minor appearances

A Chimchar appeared in Dawn of a New Era!, under the ownership of a Trainer at a Pokémon Center.

A Chimchar appeared in Classroom Training!. It was battling a Turtwig at the Trainers' School.

A Chimchar appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Two Trainers' Chimchar appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP003 Chimchar Ash's Pokédex 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.)

In the manga

Chimchar in Pokémon Adventures

Chimchar in Pocket Monsters DP

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Chimler

In Stagestruck Starly, a Chimchar 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.

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 Chimchar appeared in a fantasy in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

Chimchar was Mitsumi's starter Pokémon. While it appears 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 the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga, an adaptation of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, main character Totodile teams up with a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, to form Team Blaze.

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 Pocket Monsters manga

Chimchar appeared in PMDP04 under the ownership of Kazuki.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS339 Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extinguish their flames when they sleep.

In the TCG

Main article: Chimchar (TCG)

In the TFG

One Chimchar figure has been released.

• Black Star Promo: Chimchar

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV 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 The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. SoulSilver
Generation V Black It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. White Black 2 It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. White 2
Generation VI X Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. Y The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. Omega Ruby Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. Alpha Sapphire The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase near Lake Verity Platinum Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 HeartGold SoulSilver Trade, Event
Generation V Black White Global Link event Black 2 White 2 Global Link event
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire From Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Monferno or Infernape

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Giant Volcano (1F-7F), Dark Crater (B1-B15) MD Sky Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Giant Volcano (1F-7F), Dark Crater (B1-B15) Ranger: SoA Chroma Highlands Rumble Fiery Furnace Advanced Mode C & A MD Blazing Starter Pokémon MD Stormy MD Light Wonder Mail codes PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone, Lava Zone Ranger: GS Faldera Island, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore Conquest Ignis Rumble U Magical Lake: Dual Launchers, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3 Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 252 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas) Picross Area 19: Stage 02

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPtHGSS	2009 Birthday Chimchar	Japanese	Japan	40	September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010
DPPtHGSS	2010 Birthday Chimchar	Japanese	Japan	40	September 12 to November 3, 2010

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Global Link Chimchar	Japanese	PGL	10	October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011
BW	Global Link Chimchar	Korean	PGL	10	June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Chimchar	English	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Chimchar	French	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Chimchar	German	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Chimchar	Italian	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Chimchar	Spanish	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Lucky Egg (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 44		104 - 151	198 - 292
Attack: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Defense: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Atk: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Def: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Speed: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Total: 309	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 099 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1515 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1717 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 2323 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 2525 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 3131 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3333 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 3939 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 4141 Slack Off Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4747 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chimchar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chimchar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Assist Normal Status — —% 20 Blaze Kick Fire Physical 85 90% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Power-Up PunchUSUM Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chimchar in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Chimchar in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chimchar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 S M US UM Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 S M US UM Fire Pledge Fire Special 80 100% 10 S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120 80% 5 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Chimchar can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Chimchar cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chimchar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bite	Chimchar (Platinum 70)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: None Browser entry R-000 It spits embers to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (Burn ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Fire Field move: (past) (Burn ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Chimchar came to the PokéPark to become stronger. He's got what it takes to play Venusaur's Vine Swing and Bastiodon's Block Barrage. He likes some other Attractions, too.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Ember Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Blaze Ability 2: Mountaineer Ability 3: Spirit Defense: ★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves into Monferno when its Speed is 48 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Hideyori and Sasuke
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #359 Prank Occasionally changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.

Evolution

Unevolved Chimchar  Fire

Level 14 →

First Evolution Monferno  Fire  Fighting

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Infernape  Fire  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Chimchar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Platinum intro's sprite

Trivia

• Chimchar is the only starter Pokémon that is a member of the Human-Like Egg Group.
• Chimchar and Cyndaquil are the only two starter Pokémon which evolve at level 14, the rest evolving at level 16 or 18.
  • As all starter Pokémon are in the Medium Slow experience group, Chimchar and Cyndaquil are the fastest starter Pokémon to evolve.

Origin

Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. However, the markings on its rear without the flame, (plus facial markings on its evolutions) 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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒコザル Hikozaru From 火 hi, 子 ko, and 猿 saru French Ouisticram From ouistiti and cramé Spanish Chimchar Same as English name German Panflam From Schimpanse and Flamme Italian Chimchar Same as English name Korean 불꽃숭이 Bulkotsoongi From 불꽃 bulkkot and 원숭이 wonsung'i Mandarin Chinese 小火焰猴 Xiǎohuǒyànhóu Literally "Little flame monkey" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi चिमचार Chimchar Same as English name Russian Чимчар Chimchar Trnascription of English name

Related articles

• Paul/Ash's Chimchar
• Flint's Chimchar
• Chimler
• Team Poképals
• Mitsumi's Chimchar
• Yū Shirogane's Chimchar
• Honō

External links

First partner trios

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Mudkip

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See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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