Chimchar

Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Chimchar has a maximum CP of 1,082. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Chimchar is Scratch and Flamethrower.

Chimchar Stats and Max CP

113 ATK

86 DEF

127 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1082 CP

Lvl 40

957 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

683 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

547 CP

Lvl 15 Research

410 CP

Chimchar's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#123

Chimchar Type Chart

Chimchar takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Chimchar takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Chimchar best moveset

Scratch + Flamethrower

Scratch

Flamethrower

The best moveset for Chimchar in raids is Scratch and Flamethrower (5.29 DPS, 39.9 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Scratch	Flamethrower	3.98	5.29	39.9
2.	Ember	Flamethrower	3.87	5.16	38.9
3.	Scratch	Flame Charge	3.81	5.07	38.2
4.	Scratch	Flame Wheel	3.75	4.98	37.6
5.	Ember	Flame Charge	3.63	4.84	36.4
6.	Ember	Flame Wheel	3.55	4.72	35.6

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Scratch640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Scratch has no special effects.
See Scratch details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flame Wheel55502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Flame Wheel has no special effects.
See Flame Wheel details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.2s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

More information

The following chart shows Chimchar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Chimchar's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Chimchar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Chimchar CP Chart

At level 50, Chimchar can reach 1,082 CP. The raid CP range is 503 to 547 without a weather boost or 629 to 683 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 377 to 410 CP.

Max CP	1082 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	377 CP - 410 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	503 CP - 547 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	503 CP - 547 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	629 CP - 683 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Chimchar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	42 CP	3	71 CP
4	100 CP	5	129 CP	6	158 CP
7	186 CP	8	215 CP	9	244 CP
10	273 CP	11	300 CP	12	328 CP
13	355 CP	14	383 CP	15	410 CP
16	437 CP	17	465 CP	18	492 CP
19	519 CP	20	547 CP	21	574 CP
22	601 CP	23	629 CP	24	656 CP
25	683 CP	26	711 CP	27	738 CP
28	765 CP	29	793 CP	30	820 CP
31	834 CP	32	848 CP	33	861 CP
34	875 CP	35	889 CP	36	902 CP
37	916 CP	38	930 CP	39	943 CP
40	957 CP	41	969 CP	42	981 CP
43	994 CP	44	1006 CP	45	1018 CP
46	1031 CP	47	1044 CP	48	1056 CP
49	1069 CP	50	1082 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Chimchar

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Chimchar's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Chimchar.

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#390
Height	0.5 m
Weight	6.2 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chimchar	25 Candy	Monferno
Monferno	100 Candy	Infernape

Chimchar evolves into Monferno which costs 25 Candy.
Monferno evolves into Infernape which costs 100 Candy.

Chimchar family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Chimchar in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.75 m	0.88 m

Size bounds

Chimchar's height ranges from 0.245 m to 0.875 m, with the average being 0.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.245 m0′10″	0.25 m0′10″
XS	0.25 m0′10″	0.375 m1′03″
M	0.375 m1′03″	0.625 m2′01″
XL	0.625 m2′01″	0.75 m2′06″
XXL	0.75 m2′06″	0.875 m2′10″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Chimchar Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Chimchar from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Chimchar in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Chimchar

Chimchar high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Chimchar. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Chimchar costumes

A list of Chimchar costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Chimchar Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
X, Omega Ruby	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
Legends: Arceus	Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Chimchar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Chimchar in Pokémon GO are Scratch and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.29 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 39.9.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Chimchar’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

What is Chimchar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Chimchar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 957 CP and 1,082 CP at Level 50.

Can Chimchar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Chimchar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Chimchar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Chimchar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Chimchar?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Chimchar: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Scratch

Flamethrower

3.98

5.29

39.9

Ember

Flamethrower

3.87

5.16

38.9

Scratch

Flame Charge

3.81

5.07

38.2

Scratch

Flame Wheel

3.75

4.98

37.6

Ember

Flame Charge

3.63

4.84

36.4

Ember

Flame Wheel

3.55

4.72

35.6

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.2s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.9s - 2.2s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1082 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

377 CP - 410 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

503 CP - 547 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

503 CP - 547 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

629 CP - 683 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

13 CP

42 CP

71 CP

100 CP

129 CP

158 CP

186 CP

215 CP

244 CP

273 CP

300 CP

328 CP

355 CP

383 CP

410 CP

437 CP

465 CP

492 CP

519 CP

547 CP

574 CP

601 CP

629 CP

656 CP

683 CP

711 CP

738 CP

765 CP

793 CP

820 CP

834 CP

848 CP

861 CP

875 CP

889 CP

902 CP

916 CP

930 CP

943 CP

957 CP

969 CP

981 CP

994 CP

1006 CP

1018 CP

1031 CP

1044 CP

1056 CP

1069 CP

1082 CP

Pokédex Number

#390

Height

0.5 m

Weight

6.2 kg

Region

Generation 4

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 87.5% Male

♀ 12.5% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Chimchar

25 Candy

Monferno

100 Candy

Infernape

XXS

XXL

0.25 m

0.5 m

0.75 m

0.88 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.245 m0′10″

0.25 m0′10″

0.375 m1′03″

0.625 m2′01″

0.75 m2′06″

XXL

0.75 m2′06″

0.875 m2′10″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

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, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

X, Omega Ruby

Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

Legends: Arceus

Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

Chimchar Stats and Max CP

Chimchar's Tier Ranking

Chimchar Type Chart

Chimchar takes increased damage from:

Chimchar takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Chimchar family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Chimchar

Chimchar high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Chimchar in Pokémon GO?

What are Chimchar’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Chimchar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Chimchar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Chimchar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Chimchar?

Overview and stats

Chimchar Stats and Max CP

Chimchar's Tier Ranking

Chimchar Type Chart

Chimchar takes increased damage from:

Chimchar takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Chimchar family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Chimchar

Chimchar high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Chimchar in Pokémon GO?

What are Chimchar’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Chimchar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Chimchar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Chimchar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Chimchar?