Chimchar
Fire-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Monferno for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Chimchar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 326
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 547 CP
Chimchar moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flame Wheel STAB | Fire | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Chimchar is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Chimchar
How to get Chimchar
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Chimchar arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 827 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 895 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 516 | 560 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 641 | 697 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 516 | 560 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 390 | 424 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 516 | 560 |
Is Chimchar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Chimchar has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 71 |
| Lv 4 | 100 |
| Lv 5 | 129 |
| Lv 6 | 158 |
| Lv 7 | 186 |
| Lv 8 | 215 |
| Lv 9 | 244 |
| Lv 10 | 273 |
| Lv 11 | 300 |
| Lv 12 | 328 |
| Lv 13 | 355 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 383 |
| Lv 15 | 410 |
| Lv 16 | 437 |
| Lv 17 | 465 |
| Lv 18 | 492 |
| Lv 19 | 519 |
| Lv 20 | 547 |
| Lv 21 | 574 |
| Lv 22 | 601 |
| Lv 23 | 629 |
| Lv 24 | 656 |
| Lv 25 | 683 |
| Lv 26 | 711 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 738 |
| Lv 28 | 765 |
| Lv 29 | 793 |
| Lv 30 | 820 |
| Lv 31 | 834 |
| Lv 32 | 848 |
| Lv 33 | 861 |
| Lv 34 | 875 |
| Lv 35 | 889 |
| Lv 36 | 902 |
| Lv 37 | 916 |
| Lv 38 | 930 |
| Lv 39 | 943 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 957 |
| Lv 41 | 969 |
| Lv 42 | 981 |
| Lv 43 | 994 |
| Lv 44 | 1,006 |
| Lv 45 | 1,018 |
| Lv 46 | 1,031 |
| Lv 47 | 1,044 |
| Lv 48 | 1,056 |
| Lv 49 | 1,069 |
| Lv 50 | 1,082 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0390
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 6.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0390_POKEMON_CHIMCHAR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Chimchar in Pokemon GO?
Chimchar's best moveset is Scratch with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Chimchar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Chimchar takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Chimchar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Chimchar reaches 1,082 CP at level 50 and 957 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Chimchar?
A 15/15/15 Chimchar shows 547 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 683 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 410 CP.
How do you get Chimchar in Pokemon GO?
It is in the current 1 km egg pool.
Can Chimchar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Chimchar is in the game — right now from 1 km eggs.