Chimchar
#390 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Chimchar
The best moves for Chimchar are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Chimchar family. Chimchar evolves into Monferno which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Infernape costing 100 Candy.
Chimchar Raid Guide
Chimchar has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Chimchar, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Chimchar is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Chimchar's strongest moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 957. Chimchar evolves into Monferno.
About
"The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick."
Base stats
| Attack | 113 | |
| Defense | 86 | |
| Stamina | 127 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
410 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
547 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
820 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 957 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 683 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 889 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 112 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Chimchar
The best moves for Chimchar are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | 60 | -18.5 | 26.7 |
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 38.2 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | -8.7 | 22.1 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Chimchar?
Chimchar is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Chimchar are:
- Rampardos,
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 98% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 95% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 94% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 93% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker | 92% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earthquake | 91% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Chimchar
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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