Infernape Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,033, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Infernape in Pokemon GO?

Infernape's best moveset is Fire Spin with Close Combat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Infernape's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Infernape reaches 3,033 CP at level 50 and 2,683 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Infernape?

A 15/15/15 Infernape shows 1,533 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,916 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,150 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Spin Close Combat

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Infernape takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Flying1.6× Ground1.6× Psychic1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 222

Defense 151

Stamina 183

Stat total: 556
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,533 CP

Infernape moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Spin Best STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Rock Smash STAB	Fighting	17	12	1.5s	11.3	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat Best STAB	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Solar Beam	Grass	180	100	5.0s	36	1.80
Blast Burn STAB Elite	Fire	120	50	3.5s	34.3	2.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Spin	Fire	11	10	2	5.50	5.00
Rock Smash	Fighting	9	7	2	4.50	3.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Solar Beam	Grass	150	80	1.88	—
Blast Burn	Fire	110	50	2.20	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Fire Spin builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Chimchar 25 Candy

Monferno 100 Candy

Infernape

Family

Chimchar

Monferno

Infernape This page

Shadow forms Shadow Chimchar Shadow Monferno Shadow Infernape

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Infernape is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Infernape

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 46.4DPS 714TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 44.7DPS 639TDO 3

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 43.6DPS 1,209TDO 4

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 42.3DPS 1,172TDO 5

Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 40.6DPS 917TDO 6

Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 40.2DPS 564TDO

Counters carrying Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Infernape against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Kartana Tier 5 #14rank

Mega Scizor Tier 5 #14rank

Durant Tier 5 #14rank

Snover Tier 5 #15rank

Ferrothorn Tier 5 #15rank

Scizor Tier 3 #15rank

Abomasnow Tier 5 #15rank

Mega Abomasnow Tier 5 #15rank

Wormadam (Trash) Tier 5 #15rank

Escavalier Tier 5 #15rank

How to get Infernape

Evolve from: Monferno · 100 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Infernape 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	67	2,319
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	67	2,511
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,496	1,571
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,861	1,955
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,496	1,571
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,131	1,188
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,496	1,571

Is Infernape good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Infernape 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	37
Lv 2	118
Lv 3	199
Lv 4	280
Lv 5	361
Lv 6	442
Lv 7	523
Lv 8	604
Lv 9	685
Lv 10	766
Lv 11	843
Lv 12	920
Lv 13	996

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,073
Lv 15	1,150
Lv 16	1,226
Lv 17	1,303
Lv 18	1,380
Lv 19	1,456
Lv 20	1,533
Lv 21	1,610
Lv 22	1,686
Lv 23	1,763
Lv 24	1,840
Lv 25	1,916
Lv 26	1,993

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,070
Lv 28	2,146
Lv 29	2,223
Lv 30	2,300
Lv 31	2,338
Lv 32	2,377
Lv 33	2,415
Lv 34	2,453
Lv 35	2,491
Lv 36	2,530
Lv 37	2,568
Lv 38	2,606
Lv 39	2,645

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,683
Lv 41	2,717
Lv 42	2,751
Lv 43	2,786
Lv 44	2,821
Lv 45	2,856
Lv 46	2,891
Lv 47	2,926
Lv 48	2,962
Lv 49	2,997
Lv 50	3,033

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0392
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 55.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0392_POKEMON_INFERNAPE

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Infernape in Pokemon GO?

Infernape's best moveset is Fire Spin with Close Combat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Infernape's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Infernape takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water. It resists Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel. Bug damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Infernape's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Infernape reaches 3,033 CP at level 50 and 2,683 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Infernape?

A 15/15/15 Infernape shows 1,533 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,916 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,150 CP.

Is Shadow Infernape better than regular Infernape?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Infernape is #16 among Fire-type attackers at 26.7 DPS, while regular Infernape is unranked. See Shadow Infernape.

How do you get Infernape in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Monferno (100 Candy).

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