Biology
Physiology
Chimchar are chimpanzee-like Pokémon, primarily a shade of orange, but with light yellow on its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands and feet. The flames on their rears are produced by burning gas in their stomachs. The flames do not go out in the rain, and, unlike the tail flames of Charmander, those of Chimchar go out when they go to sleep. Although difficult to spot (due to Chimchar’s tail flame usually obscuring it), Chimchar has a small, rounded patch of red coloration on its rear. Chimchar’s ears are large in comparison to its head size, and have red ear insides. Chimchar have red markings above and to the sides of their eyes, a swirl-like symbol on its chest and five fingers on its hands with three toes on its feet.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Chimchar is capable of several Fire-typed moves such as Ember and Flame Wheel. It also knows a few Fighting and Template:Type2 moves such as Brick Break, Vacuum Wave, Nasty Plot, and Taunt. Unlike its fellow Fire-types, Chimchar can learn Grass Knot.
Behavior
Much like their real world counterpart, Chimchar are very inquisitive and are prone to mischief, but can show bravery when push comes to shove. Being very agile, Chimchar are able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where they live. Despite being based on chimpanzees, Chimchar's cry is actually much more similar to that of a spider monkey.
Habitat
Chimchar are very rare and only make their nests in cliffsides and rocky mountains.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the animeIn the mangaIn the TCGOther 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 Template:Type2 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.
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Generation IV
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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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Pearl
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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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HeartGold
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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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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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とても みがるな ポケモン。まわりが もえないように おしりの ほのおを けしてから ねむる。
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White
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Black 2
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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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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Other Pokémon with this total
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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
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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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PP
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B
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W
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B2
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W2
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Fire Oath
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Fire
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Special
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50
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100%
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10
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- A black 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Chimchar is the only starter Pokémon in the Humanshape Egg Group.
- Chimchar, along with Cyndaquil, are the only two starter Pokémon that evolve at level 14, the lowest level starters evolve at. Coincidentally, both are the Fire-type choice in the regions introduced in an even-numbered generation.
- Chimchar's color palette was changed slightly in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite it being a non-Johto Pokémon. This also happened to Torterra, Registeel, Stunky, Skuntank, Glameow, Purugly, and Chatot.
- Chimchar is the only unevolved non-legendary Template:Type2 Pokémon to be introduced in Generation IV.
- Chimchar is the only Pokémon to learn Fast Guard through breeding.
- Chimchar's Japanese name, Hikozaru, is an anagram of the first name of Hirokazu Tanaka, the composer of many opening and ending themes in anime.
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
Hikozaru's name is derived from 火 hi, or fire, 子 ko, or child, and 猿 saru, or monkey. Zaru is used to describe an ape. Chimchar comes from chimp and charcoal, or simply char, a verb meaning "to burn".
In other languages
- German: Panflam - From Schimpanse (chimpanzee) and Flamme (flame).
- French: Ouisticram - From ouistiti (marmoset) and cramé (burnt).
- Korean: 불꽃숭이 Bulkkotsung'i - From the words 불꽃 Bulkkot (flame) and 원숭이 Wonsung'i (monkey).
- Chinese (Taiwan): 小火焰猴 Xiǎo Huǒ Yàn Hóu - Literally "Small flame monkey".
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