For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
389MS.png #389: Torterra
Pokémon
#391: Monferno 391MS.png
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
Chimchar



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
Body06.png
Footprint
F390.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

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 out of dissatisfaction 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!. 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

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, where a new Trainer named Shinko was picking a starter Pokémon. A similar situation as 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.

A Chimchar appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad. It was among the Pokémon living in a forest.

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 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1).

Two Chimchar appeared in Classroom Training!. One was seen battling a Turtwig at the Snowpoint Trainers' School, while the other appeared during a flashback under the command of a young Zoey.

A Chimchar appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.

Two Trainers' Chimchar appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!. They were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival‎.

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

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Main article: Ash's Chimchar

Ash's Chimchar appeared in PDP14.

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 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

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 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, main character Totodile teams up with a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, to 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.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters 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 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

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.


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


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


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
44
104 - 151 198 - 292
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
44
44 - 105 83 - 205
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
44
44 - 105 83 - 205
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
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-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 ●●●
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

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 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

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ヒコザル Hikozaru From hi, ko, and 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


Related articles

External links



  #389: Torterra
Pokémon
#391: Monferno  
  This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species.