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, 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. Chimchar's tail cannot be put out by rain. Chimchar was also known as the Lantern-Tail. This title came from people mistaking its tail for an apparition.

In the anime

Main series

Chimchar in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's/Ash's Chimchar

When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide!. In Glory Blaze, Paul released him before Ash caught him in Smells Like Team Spirit. He evolved into a Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into an Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.

Flint's Chimchar

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.

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

A Chimchar Egg (right) in the anime

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.

In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Ash's Infernape devolved into Monferno, then Chimchar, and finally an Egg due to Dialga and Palkia's influence. It was later restored to normal.

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

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.

GOTCHA!

Chimchar in Pokémon Evolutions

A Chimchar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Chimchar appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Lucas. Lucas was shown choosing it as his starter Pokémon when attacked by a wild Starly at Lake Verity. It later evolved into a Monferno and Infernape.

In the manga

Chimchar in Pokémon Adventures

Chimchar in Pocket Monsters DP

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Ash's Chimchar

Ash's Chimchar appeared in PDP14.

Pocket Monsters DP

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.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

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.

Pokémon Adventures

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 his usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.

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.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Chimchar appeared in ABM01.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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!.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Main article: Honō

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team, a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, helps form Team Blaze.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

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.

• 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 Sinnoh #004 Johto #— 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 Unova #— 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 Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #004 Hisui #061 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at 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 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity Grand Underground - Sandsear Caves, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Caves (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Deertrack Heights (only one) Ramanas Island Obsidian Fieldlands (Mass Outbreak)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F) MD Sky Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F) 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
Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal

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

Chimchar is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 066 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 099 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1212 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 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

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By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM27 TM27 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 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 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM63 TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 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 VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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 Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Power-Up Punch 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 VIII 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 VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100% 10

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-168 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 R-194/N-203 It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds Base HP: 46 Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
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 - 100 5 #359 Prank Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #359 Hammering Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Three Force
Pokémon GO Base HP: 127 Base Attack: 113 Base Defense: 86 Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch Charged Attacks: Flame Wheel, Flamethrower, Flame Charge

Costumes in Pokémon GO

Lucas Hat

Dawn Hat

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
Generation VIII HOME

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

Other sprites

Platinum intro's sprite

Trivia

• Chimchar shares its category with Grookey. They are both known as the Chimp Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, if the player chooses Chimchar, the wild Starly can defeat it when Chimchar is at 4 HP, bypassing the red HP bar state (which would otherwise cause the Starly to flee). This causes the game to freeze. This has a combined 1.56% probability.
  • This cannot happen with Turtwig or Piplup, as Chimchar's base HP is the lowest of the three.
• Chimchar and its evolutions were designed by Takao Unno.

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 may be a combination of chimp and charcoal or char (to burn).

Hikozaru may be a combination of 火 hi (fire), 小 ko (small), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey, ape).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒコザル Hikozaru From 火 hi, 小 ko, 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 From 小 xiǎo, 火焰 huǒyàn, and 猴 hóu Cantonese Chinese 小火焰猴 Síufóyìhmhàuh From 小 síu, 火焰 fóyìhm, and 猴 hàuh

More languages Hindi चिमचार Chimchar Transcription of English name Russian Чимчар Chimchar Transcription of English name Thai ฮิโกซารุ Hikosaru Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Paul/Ash's Chimchar
• Flint's Chimchar
• Chimler
• Team Poképals
• Mitsumi's Chimchar
• Yū Shirogane's Chimchar
• Honō
• Starter Pokémon
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

External links

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