Monferno
#391 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Monferno
The best moves for Monferno are Rock Smash 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
13.6dps
39dps
Defense
13.6dps
39dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Chimchar family. Monferno evolves from Chimchar which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Infernape which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Monferno, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Monferno is a Fire & Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Chimchar. It is vulnerable to Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves. Monferno's strongest moveset is Rock Smash & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,780. Monferno evolves into Infernape.
About
"It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 13.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | 55 | 26.4 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 39 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 24 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
19.8 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
19.6 | 99% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.5 | 88% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 dps
|
17.1 | 87% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17 | 86% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
16.9 | 86% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Wheel
26.4 dps
|
16.7 | 85% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
16.4 | 83% |
|
Rock Smash
13.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13.6 | 69% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 61% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Monferno?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Monferno are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Landorus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Monferno is a Fire/Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
158 |
| Defense |
|
105 |
| Stamina |
|
162 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 139 |
Size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 22 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
674 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
899 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,349 |
|
Level 40 |
1,574 |
|
Level 50 |
1,780 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,124 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,462 |