392: Infernape

Essentials

Infernape

Flame Pokémon

Abilities

Blaze: Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Iron Fist: Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 392
Original Sinnoh: 6
Extended Sinnoh: 6

Names

Japanese: ゴウカザル (goukazaru)
: ゴウカザル
Official roomaji: Gōkazaru
Korean: 초염몽
Chinese: 烈焰猴
: 烈焰猴
French: Simiabraz
German: Panferno
Spanish: Infernape
Italian: Infernape

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Field
Human-Like

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

240

Effort points

1 Attack
1 Special Attack
1 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Chimchar	Monferno Level up, starting at level 14	Infernape Level up, starting at level 36

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	76	68.0	325	356
Attack	104	78.4	276	307
Defense	71	54.1	210	241
Special Attack	104	83.1	276	307
Special Defense	71	54.0	210	241
Speed	108	88.9	284	315
Total	534	81.6

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/16/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Flame Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

3'11.2"
1.2 m

Weight

550

121.3 lb
55.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Field
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Fire and Fighting moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
7	7	7	7	7	7	7	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
9	9	9	9	9	9	9	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
14	14	14	14	14			Mach Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17	17	16	16	16	16	16	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
21	21	19	19	19	19	19	Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
29	29	26	26	26	26	26	Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
33	33	29	29	29	29	29	Punishment			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
41	41	36	36	36			Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
45	45	42	42	42	42	42	Fire Spin			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
53	53						Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
		52	52	52	52	52	Acrobatics			15	55	100%		Has double power if the user has no held item.
		58	58	58	58	58	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
57	57	68	68	68	68	68	Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Level up, learned by Monferno but not Infernape
29	29	29	29	29	29	29	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
46	46	49	49	49	49	49	Slack Off			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
Level up, learned by Chimchar but not Infernape
23	23	23	23	23	23	23	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
41	41	47	47	47	47	47	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Evolve: Learned when the Pokémon first evolves
					*	*	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Chimchar but not Infernape
							Assist			20	—	—		Randomly selects and uses one of the trainer's other Pokémon's moves.
							Blaze Kick			10	85	90%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
							Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
							Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
							Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
							Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
							Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
							Quick Guard			15	—	—	3	Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
							Submission			20	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
							Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
					•	•	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			•	•	•	•	Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					•	•	Mach Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Blast Burn			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
							Covet			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
							Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
							Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							Fire Pledge			10	80	100%		With Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon's moves for four turns.
							Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
							Gunk Shot			5	120	80%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
							Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
							Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
							Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
							Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
							Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Tutor, learned by Chimchar but not Infernape
							Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
					01	01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
		01	01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
04	04	04	04	04	04	04	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	08	08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
12	12	12	12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
41	41	41	41	41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43	43	43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		47	47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
		48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
50	50	50	50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
52	52	52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		59	59	59			Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
61	61	61	61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
		62	62	62	62	62	Acrobatics			15	55	100%		Has double power if the user has no held item.
65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		67	67	67			Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
68	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
71	71	71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
76	76						Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		83					Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
84	84	84	84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
86	86	86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
89	89	89	89	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
			100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.