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.
The deeper the blue on its face, the more powerful it will grow to become. It leaps about every which way and lands powerful blows against its opponents with the flame on its tail.
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 |
 Dragonite Dragon | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Dragonite builds →Hurricane 2x150-177%KO Hydro Pump 2x100-118%KO Aqua Tail 2x105-124%KO Surf 2x83-98% | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x101-119%KO Hurricane 2x101-119%KO Aqua Tail 2x148-175%KO Surf 2x84-99% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x147-173%KO Air Slash 2x101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Air Cutter 2x81-95% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Talonflame builds →Brave Bird 2x139-164%KO Hurricane 2x119-140%KO Air Slash 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x71-84% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Salamence builds →Hurricane 2x163-192%KO Hydro Pump 2x109-128%KO Psychic Fangs 2x100-118%KO Zen Headbutt 2x94-111%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Espeon can KO Monferno with Psyshock (92-108%).
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Knock Off14-16% Close Combat33-40% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet Monferno Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Monferno's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Ironfist adds passive value. Drain Punch gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Monferno best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Monferno won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 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
How to Get Monferno in Scarlet & Violet
Monferno isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Chimchar from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Chimchar to Monferno is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Monferno in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain Chimchar
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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 physical attacker with base 78 Attack. 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.
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