Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Playful Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO.
It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance.
It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.
Monferno Weakness
Monferno's Fire/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Latios can KO Monferno with Psyshock (214-252%). Gastrodon threatens a KO with Scald (119-141%). Gliscor's Earthquake also KOs at 130-153%.
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Latios builds →Draco Meteor174-204%KO Psyshock 2x214-252%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Knock Off14-17% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Scald 2x137-162%KO Ice Beam26-30% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Partway through Chimchar's chain. Monferno still has another evolution ahead before reaching Infernape. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Chimchar). The final form adds another 129 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Monferno to get Chimchar eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Monferno Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Monferno won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and Overheat anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Monferno in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Monferno. The 2-stage line runs through Chimchar, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 14 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Monferno in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch ChimcharRoute 101Omega RubyGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyOne-timePost-Elite Four second timeRoute 101Alpha SapphireGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyOne-timePost-Elite Four second time
Step 2Monferno ✓
Monferno Guide
Monferno is meant to evolve into Infernape. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Monferno. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Monferno. Iron Fist is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Monferno is a mixed attacker with base 78 Attack and 78 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Monferno spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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- 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