Infernape is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon that evolves from Monferno. It is a powerful and agile Pokémon that can learn a variety of powerful attacks. Infernape is a popular choice for competitive battling and is considered one of the best Fire-type attackers in the game.

Evolution

Infernape evolves from Monferno at Level 36. Monferno evolves from Chimchar at Level 14.

Pokémon	Level
Chimchar	14
Monferno	36
Infernape	–

Base Stats

Stat	Base
HP	76
Attack	104
Defense	71
Special Attack	104
Special Defense	71
Speed	108

Abilities

Ability	Description
Blaze	Boosts Fire-type attacks by 50% when HP is below 1/3.
Iron Fist	Increases the power of punching moves by 20%.
Scrappy	Allows Ghost-type and Dark-type moves to hit Normal-type Pokémon.

Moves

Infernape can learn a variety of powerful attacks, including:

Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Close Combat
Mach Punch
Flare Blitz
Overheat
Earthquake
Stone Edge

Competitive Battling

Infernape is a popular choice for competitive battling due to its high Attack stat and powerful moves. It is often used as a physical attacker or mixed attacker. Infernape can also learn a variety of support moves, such as Stealth Rock and Parting Shot, which makes it a versatile Pokémon.

Other Forms

Infernape has two other forms:

Infernape (Mega)
Infernape (Galarian)

Mega Infernape is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VI. It is a more powerful version of Infernape with higher stats and a new ability. Galarian Infernape is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII. It has a different appearance and different stats than regular Infernape.

Trivia

Infernape is based on the Chinese zodiac animal the monkey.
Infernape’s name is a combination of the words "inferno" and "ape".
Infernape is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Flare Blitz.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Infernape’s evolution line?

Infernape Pokémon Weaknesses

Water: Water-type moves deal super effective damage against Infernape.
Ground: Ground-type moves are also super effective against Infernape.
Fighting: Fighting-type moves deal normal damage, but can still be effective against Infernape if it is weakened.
Flying: Flying-type moves are not very effective against Infernape, but can still do some damage.
Psychic: Psychic-type moves are not effective against Infernape due to its Fighting/Fire typing.
Dark: Dark-type moves are also not effective against Infernape due to its Fighting typing.

Infernape Pokémon Moves

Offensive Moves:

Fire Punch: A powerful Fire-type physical attack.
Blaze Punch: A Fire-type physical attack that becomes stronger when Infernape’s HP is low.
Flare Blitz: A powerful Fire-type physical attack that damages both Infernape and the target.
Close Combat: A Fighting-type physical attack that ignores the target’s stat changes.

Other Offensive Moves:

Mach Punch: A Fighting-type physical attack that always strikes first.
Dig: A Ground-type physical attack that hits the target underground.
Shadow Claw: A Ghost-type physical attack that can hit targets behind a Substitute.

Defensive Moves:

Protect: A move that blocks all attacks during the next turn.
Flame Wheel: A Fire-type physical attack that can also burn the target.

Support Moves:

Swords Dance: Raises Infernape’s Attack stat by two stages.
Sunny Day: Creates a sunny weather condition that boosts Fire-type moves.
Bulk Up: Raises Infernape’s Defense and Attack stats.

Unique Moves:

Flare Boost: A powerful Fire-type physical attack that raises Infernape’s Special Attack stat by one stage.

Infernape Pokémon Stats

Base Stats:

HP: 76
Attack: 104
Defense: 71
Special Attack: 104
Special Defense: 71
Speed: 108

Abilities:

Blaze: Increases Fire-type moves’ power by 50% when Infernape’s HP falls below 1/3.
Iron Fist: Boosts the power of punching moves by 20%.
Hidden Ability: Limber

Type: Fire/Fighting

Weaknesses:

Flying
Psychic
Ground
Water

Resistances:

Bug
Steel
Grass
Fire
Fighting

Immunities:

None

Infernape’s Best Moveset

Infernape, the Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon, boasts a powerful attacking moveset. Its optimal moveset consists of:

Fire-type moves: Overheat (most powerful Fire-type move) and Flamethrower (reliable and accurate)
Fighting-type moves: Close Combat (devastating close-range attack) and Mach Punch (priority move for quick damage)
Coverage move: Thunder Punch (for Electric-type coverage against Water-types)

Infernape Pokémon Base Stats

Stat	Base Value
HP	76
Attack	104
Defense	71
Special Attack	104
Special Defense	71
Speed	108

Infernape Pokémon Shiny

Infernape’s shiny form differs from its original appearance in the following ways:

Fur: Changes from brown to light blue
Chest markings: Turn from yellow to blue
Blaze: Becomes blue instead of yellow or orange
Eyes: Change from red to yellow
Tail: Tips turn from yellow to blue

The shiny form retains the original Infernape’s features, such as the flaming head that resembles an infernous ape. Its shiny form is highly coveted by collectors due to its unique and visually striking appearance.

Infernape Pokémon Abilities

Infernape, the Fire-Fighting type Pokémon, possesses various abilities that enhance its combat prowess. These abilities include:

Blaze: This ability increases Infernape’s Fire-type moves by 50% when its HP is below 1/3.
Iron Fist: This ability raises the power of Punching moves by 20%, making Infernape’s signature move, Mach Punch, more devastating.
Cursed Body: This ability has a 30% chance of disabling an opponent’s move when hit by a physical attack.
Hidden Ability: Hustle: This ability increases the power of physical moves by 50%, but lowers the accuracy by 20%, enhancing Infernape’s offensive capabilities at the cost of precision.