Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Infernape's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
A tall, hardy Pokémon with a dazzling appearance. It shrouds itself in flame and battles as if engaged in dance—truly a sight to behold.
Infernape Weakness
Infernape is weak to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Infernape leans offensive (base 104 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x130-153%KO Fly 2x66-78% Psyshock 2x105-123%KO Air Slash 2x65-77% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Salamence builds →Fly 2x116-137%KO Zen Headbutt 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x52-61% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x131-155%KO Hydro Pump 2x96-113%KO Dream Eater 2x58-69% Bubble Beam 2x59-70% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Archeops builds →Fly 2x120-141%KO Wing Attack 2x81-95% Pluck 2x81-95% Bulldoze 2x54-64% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x108-127%KO Dream Eater 2x65-77% Fly 2x69-81% Air Slash 2x74-87% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tyranitar deals 62-73% with Rock Slide.
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Tyranitar builds →Crunch33-39% Rock Slide62-73% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon44-52% Thunderbolt100-118%KO Volt Switch78-91% | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Infernape View Bisharp builds →Sucker Punch27-32% Knock Off25-30% Pursuit16-18% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
The three-stage chain from Chimchar through Monferno ends here at Infernape. Want more? Breed for Chimchar eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Chimchar pushed Infernape to 534 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +47. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Infernape to get Chimchar eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 12 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Infernape Best Moveset
Infernape runs Nasty Plot to boost before sweeping. Blaze and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Infernape best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Fire Blast
- Vacuum Wave
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Mach Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Infernape cleanly, with Focus Punch and Blast Burn anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Infernape in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Infernape. The 3-stage chain runs through Chimchar, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Infernape Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Infernape works as a sweeper with 534 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's competitive scene. Close Combat with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Infernape's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Salamence (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem. Infernape's base 108 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Infernape. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Iron Fist can work in specific setups.
Infernape is a mixed attacker with base 104 Attack and 104 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the best way to handle Infernape: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Infernape appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves