Chimchar (Japanese: ヒコザル Hikozaru) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Monferno starting at level 14, which evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.
Along with Turtwig and Piplup, Chimchar is one of the three Sinnoh first partner Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Biology
A sleeping Chimchar — note the lack of a flameChimchar is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a chimpanzee. Its fur is primarily a shade of orange, although its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands, and feet are light yellow. Its ears are large in comparison to its head, and has red insides. It also has red markings around its eyes, as well as two pointed teeth in its upper jaw, a swirl-like symbol on its chest, and five fingers on its hands with three toes on its feet. It has a swirly crest of hair on its head. Its rear has a small, round, red patch that is usually obscured by flames produced by burning gas in its stomach. These flames cannot be put out by rain, although they go out when Chimchar goes to sleep, and burn weakly when it feels ill. In the past, this flame on its rear has caused people to mistake it for an apparition, dubbed the "Lantern-Tail". Chimchar is very agile, being able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains where it lives. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.
Evolution
Chimchar evolves into Monferno, which evolves into Infernape.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#004 | | Johto
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| Diamond | It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps. |
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| Pearl | Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
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| Platinum | It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
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| HeartGold | The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
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| Black | It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
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| Black 2 | It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
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| Y | The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
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| Omega Ruby | Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#004 | | Hisui
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| Brilliant Diamond | It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps. |
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| Shining Pearl | Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#— | | Kitakami
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| Scarlet | It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
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| Violet | The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
In-game events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
| Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| BW | Global Link Chimchar | Japanese | PGL | 10 | October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011 |
| BW | Global Link Chimchar | Korean | PGL | 10 | June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013 |
| B2W2 | Global Link Chimchar | English | PGL | 10 | December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
| B2W2 | Global Link Chimchar | French | PGL | 10 | December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
| B2W2 | Global Link Chimchar | German | PGL | 10 | December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
| B2W2 | Global Link Chimchar | Italian | PGL | 10 | December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
| B2W2 | Global Link Chimchar | Spanish | PGL | 10 | December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chimchar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Chimchar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chimchar
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chimchar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chimchar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds | Base HP: 46 | | | Base Attack: 68 | Base Defense: 46 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Other sprites
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide!. In Glory Blaze, Paul released him before Ash caught him in Smells Like Team Spirit. He evolved into a Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into an Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.
Flint received his Infernape as a Chimchar, as seen in Flint Sparks the Fire!. It evolved all the way to Infernape prior to the events of the episode.
Chimchar was one of the two main members of Team Poképals, which appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Other
A Chimchar Egg (right) in the animeChimchar debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it was teasing a Piplup after stealing food from it. Piplup then started firing a Bubble Beam attack, but Chimchar kept jumping out of the way. Staraptor was hit in Piplup's line of fire and created a Whirlwind that wrecked everything in Professor Rowan's lab. Chimchar jumped out of a broken window, with Piplup chasing after it.
In The Rise of Darkrai, Alice uses a Chimchar to power her hot air balloon with Flamethrower. It reappeared in the ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In DPS01, Professor Rowan presented a Chimchar to Shinko as one of the first partner Pokémon for her to pick. A situation similar to Following A Maiden's Voyage! occurred, with Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping. They were then captured by an Ariados's web before being rescued by Shinko and Dawn.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Chimchar was living in a forest.
In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Ash's Infernape devolved into Monferno, then Chimchar, and finally an Egg due to Dialga and Palkia's influence. It was later restored to normal.
Minor appearances
In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer's Chimchar was at a Pokémon Center.
A Chimchar appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1).
In Classroom Training!, a young boy used a Chimchar to battle a Turtwig at the Snowpoint Trainers' School. A flashback featured another Chimchar under the command of a young Zoey.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Chimchar watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Chimchar attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Chimchar appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Chimchar appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
Pokédex entries
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| DP003 | Chimchar | Ash's Pokédex | Chimchar, the Monkey Pokémon. Chimchar easily climbs the sheerest of walls and lives on mountain tops. When it sleeps, its flames go out. |
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GOTCHA!
A Chimchar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Chimchar appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Lucas. Lucas was shown choosing it as his first partner Pokémon when attacked by a wild Starly at Lake Verity. It later evolved into a Monferno and Infernape.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Main article: Ash's ChimcharAsh's Chimchar appeared in PDP14.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP04, under the ownership of Kazuki.
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP14.
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
Main article: Yū Shirogane's ChimcharYū Shirogane has a Chimchar, which evolved into a Monferno and then into an Infernape due to the training he went through.
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: ChimlerIn Stagestruck Starly, a Chimchar nicknamed Chimler ended up in Pearl's possession due to a mix-up. While in Eterna City, Chimchar evolved into Monferno, and became an Infernape with Tru after his usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.
Pokédex entries
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| Pokémon Adventures | PS339 | Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extinguish their flames when they sleep. |
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Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Chimchar appeared in ABM01.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Main article: Mitsumi's ChimcharA Chimchar appeared in a Poké Ball in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, being one of the options for Hareta to pick.
A Trainer's Chimchar appeared in a fantasy in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.
Chimchar was Mitsumi's first partner Pokémon. While it appeared as an Infernape throughout the story, it was seen as a Chimchar in a flashback in Battle Against Team Galactic...and Mitsumi!.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
Main article: HonōIn Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team, a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, helps form Team Blaze.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Chimchar appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure.
A Chimchar appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei, under the ownership of Hideyoshi. It was revealed to have evolved all the way into an Infernape in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.
In the TCG
Main article: Chimchar (TCG)In the TFG
One Chimchar figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Chimchar is a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy information
"A Chimp Pokémon. With a flaming tail, Chimchar is skilled in Fire-type moves. Its light body affords it the ability to scale steep cliffs and live atop rocky mountains. Some say that the fiery tail is fueled by gas made in its stomach. Not even rain can put out the flames, but Chimchar always puts out the fire when asleep. Chimchar evolves into Monferno."
Trivia
- Chimchar shares its category with Grookey. They are both known as the Chimp Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, if the player chooses Chimchar, the wild Starly can defeat it when Chimchar is at 4 HP, bypassing the red HP bar state (which would otherwise cause the Starly to flee). This causes the game to freeze. This has a combined 1.56% probability.
- This cannot happen with Turtwig or Piplup, as Chimchar's base HP is the lowest of the three.
- Chimchar and its evolutions were designed by Takao Unno.[1]
Origin
Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. However, the markings on its rear without the flame seem to indicate that it is more a cross between a chimpanzee and a young baboon.
Name origin
Chimchar may be a combination of chimp and char (to burn).
Hikozaru may be a combination of 火 hi (fire), 小 ko (small), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey, ape).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | आगापि Aagaapi | From आग aag and कपि kapi |  Russian | Чимчар Chimchar | Transcription of English name |  Thai | ฮิโกซารุ Hikosaru | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
References
External links
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