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 |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x178-209%KO Fly 2x91-108%KO Psychic 2x161-190%KO Psyshock 2x142-168%KO | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x145-171%KO Muddy Water 2x119-140%KO Surf 2x119-140%KO Waterfall 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x183-216%KO Sparkling Aria 2x150-177%KO Psychic 2x100-118%KO Surf 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Golisopod builds →Surf 2x84-99% Liquidation 2x141-166%KO Waterfall 2x132-155%KO Scald 2x75-88% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Starmie builds →Hydro Pump 2x150-177%KO Dream Eater 2x137-162%KO Psychic 2x124-147%KO Surf 2x124-147%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Excadrill can KO Monferno with Earthquake (211-249%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Monferno for 82-96%. Tentacruel's Scald also KOs at 91-107%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x211-249%KO Rapid Spin35-42% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave29-34% Thunderbolt82-96% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x91-107%KO Rapid Spin15-18% Sludge Bomb51-59% | ||
 Celebi PsychicGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemPsychiumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Celebi builds →Psychic 2x154-182%KO Giga Drain32-38% Dazzling Gleam46-54% | ||
Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Monferno View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin21-25% Ice Beam33-39% Thunderbolt67-78% Hydro Pump 2x245-288%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Assist, Blaze Kick, Counter and 11 more.
Sun & Moon 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 10 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 Sun & Moon
Monferno can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Chimchar from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Monferno in Sun & Moon
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 Sun & Moon, 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