Monferno
Fire/Fighting-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Infernape for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Monferno takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 425
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 899 CP
Monferno moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Rock Smash Best STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel STAB | Fire | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Monferno is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Monferno
How to get Monferno
- Evolve from
- Chimchar · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Monferno knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 37 | 1,361 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 37 | 1,473 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 864 | 922 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,075 | 1,147 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 864 | 922 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 653 | 697 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 864 | 922 |
Is Monferno good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Monferno has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (105 Defense / 162 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Monferno deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 22 |
| Lv 2 | 69 |
| Lv 3 | 117 |
| Lv 4 | 164 |
| Lv 5 | 212 |
| Lv 6 | 259 |
| Lv 7 | 307 |
| Lv 8 | 355 |
| Lv 9 | 402 |
| Lv 10 | 450 |
| Lv 11 | 495 |
| Lv 12 | 540 |
| Lv 13 | 584 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 629 |
| Lv 15 | 674 |
| Lv 16 | 719 |
| Lv 17 | 764 |
| Lv 18 | 809 |
| Lv 19 | 854 |
| Lv 20 | 899 |
| Lv 21 | 944 |
| Lv 22 | 989 |
| Lv 23 | 1,034 |
| Lv 24 | 1,079 |
| Lv 25 | 1,124 |
| Lv 26 | 1,169 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,214 |
| Lv 28 | 1,259 |
| Lv 29 | 1,304 |
| Lv 30 | 1,349 |
| Lv 31 | 1,372 |
| Lv 32 | 1,394 |
| Lv 33 | 1,417 |
| Lv 34 | 1,439 |
| Lv 35 | 1,462 |
| Lv 36 | 1,484 |
| Lv 37 | 1,507 |
| Lv 38 | 1,529 |
| Lv 39 | 1,552 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,574 |
| Lv 41 | 1,594 |
| Lv 42 | 1,614 |
| Lv 43 | 1,635 |
| Lv 44 | 1,655 |
| Lv 45 | 1,675 |
| Lv 46 | 1,696 |
| Lv 47 | 1,717 |
| Lv 48 | 1,738 |
| Lv 49 | 1,759 |
| Lv 50 | 1,780 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0391
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 22.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0391_POKEMON_MONFERNO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Monferno in Pokemon GO?
Monferno's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Monferno's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Monferno takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Monferno's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Monferno reaches 1,780 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,574 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Monferno?
A perfect 15/15/15 Monferno shows 899 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,124 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Monferno better than regular Monferno?
Shadow Monferno deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Monferno in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Chimchar (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Monferno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Monferno depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.