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InfernapeInfernape (shiny)
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Infernape

Flame Pokémon

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.

Details

Height1.2 m
Weight55.0 kg
Gender87.5% ♂ · 12.5% ♀
Catch rate45(11.9%)Tricky
Base friendship70Standard
Hatch time20 cycles · ~5,355 steps
Growth ratemedium slow
Base EXP240
Contents

Base stats

HP
76
Attack
104
Defense
71
Sp. Atk
104
Sp. Def
71
Speed
108
Total
534
Base Stat Total

Type defenses

Damage taken from each attacking type.

Weak to

Resistant to

Bug¼×
Steel½×
Fire½×
Grass½×
Ice½×
Dark½×

Competitive movesets

Smogon University

Battle-ready sets by tier, straight from Smogon. Pick a generation and format — a “/” means either option works in that slot.

Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Data snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 · 18,880 rows

Evolution

Notable moves

The strongest damaging moves Infernape can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.

Moves

Lv.Move & effectTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
0Close Combat

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

FightingPhysical1201005
1Ember

Has a chance to burn the target.

FireSpecial4010025
1Facade

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

NormalPhysical7010020
1Leer

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

NormalStatus10030
1Mach Punch

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

FightingPhysical4010030
1Scratch

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
1Slack Off

Heals the user by half its max HP.

NormalStatus5
1Tackle

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
1Taunt

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

DarkStatus10020
11Swift

Never misses.

NormalSpecial6020
12Power-Up Punch

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

FightingPhysical4010020
16Fury Swipes

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

NormalPhysical188015
19Flame Wheel

Has a chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.

FirePhysical6010025
25Nasty Plot

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

DarkStatus20
26Feint

Hits through Protect and Detect.

NormalPhysical3010010
29Punishment

Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.

DarkPhysical1005
29Torment

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

DarkStatus10015
29U-turn

User must switch out after attacking.

BugPhysical7010020
34Flamethrower

Has a chance to burn the target.

FireSpecial9010015
42Fire Spin

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

FireSpecial358515
43Double-Edge

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

NormalPhysical12010015
47Flare Blitz

User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.

FirePhysical12010015
52Acrobatics

Has double power if the user has no held item.

FlyingPhysical5510015
58Calm Mind

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PsychicStatus20
65Raging FuryFirePhysical12010010

Breeding & egg moves

Infernape can inherit these egg moves by breeding with a compatible parent that knows the move and shares an egg group.

CounterFighting107 compatible parents
RattataRaticatePikachuRaichuSandshrewSandslashNidoran♀Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingPsyduckGolduckMankeyPrimeape
Double KickFighting45 compatible parents
PikachuNidoran♀Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingGrowlithePonytaRapidashHitmonleeEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonCyndaquil
EncoreNormal91 compatible parents
PikachuRaichuVulpixNinetalesPsyduckGolduckMankeyPrimeapeAbraKadabraAlakazamMachopMachokeMachamp
Fake OutNormal61 compatible parents
PikachuRaichuMeowthPersianSeelDewgongHitmonleeHitmonchanMr. MimeAipomSneaselDelibirdHitmontopNuzleaf
Fire PunchFire88 compatible parents
NidokingMankeyPrimeapeAbraKadabraAlakazamMachopMachokeMachampDrowzeeHypnoHitmonchanRhydonMr. Mime
Focus EnergyNormal81 compatible parents
RattataRaticateNidoran♀Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingMankeyPrimeapeMachopMachokeMachampFarfetch’dHitmonleeHitmonchan
Heat WaveFire51 compatible parents
VulpixNinetalesGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidashFarfetch’dMagmarFlareonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionHoundourHoundoom
Helping HandNormal248 compatible parents
PikachuRaichuNidoran♀Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingVulpixNinetalesDiglettMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduckMankey
Slack OffNormal10 compatible parents
SlakothVigorothSlakingChimcharMonfernoHippopotasHippowdonMr. RimeFuecocoSkeledirge
SwitcherooDark24 compatible parents
EkansArbokPersianHypnoAipomLinooneElectrikeManectricCacneaZangooseSeviperChimcharMonfernoBuizel
TauntDark171 compatible parents
RattataRaticateNidokingMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduckMankeyPrimeapeAbraKadabraAlakazamDrowzeeHypno
Thunder PunchElectric102 compatible parents
PikachuRaichuNidokingMankeyPrimeapeAbraKadabraAlakazamMachopMachokeMachampDrowzeeHypnoHitmonchan

Sprites & renders

17 sprites & renders for Infernape.

Official artwork
Official artwork
Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME
Animated
Animated
Animated (back)
Animated (back)
Front
Front
Back
Back

Across the games

Diamond · Pearl
Diamond · Pearl
HeartGold · SoulSilver
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Platinum
Platinum
scarlet violet
scarlet violet
Black · White
Black · White
ORAS
ORAS
X · Y
X · Y
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Ultra Sun · Moon
Ultra Sun · Moon
brilliant diamond shining pearl
brilliant diamond shining pearl
Menu Icons
Menu Icons

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Cite this page

Infernape”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/infernape.

Species data from PokéAPI.