Chimchar (Pokémon)

Total: 1
Chimchar
0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	1 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

Shape

Footprint

Pokédex color

Brown

Base friendship

70

External Links

On Smogon Pokédex:
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.

Biology

A sleeping Chimchar — note the lack of a flame

Chimchar is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a chimpanzee. Its fur is primarily a shade of orange, though its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands, and feet are light yellow. Its rear has a small, round, red patch that is usually obscured by flames produced by burning gas in its stomach. These flames go out when it goes to sleep, and burn weakly when it feels ill. Chimchar's ears are large in comparison to its head size and red inside. It has two pointed teeth in its upper jaw. Chimchar has red markings nearly surrounding its eyes, 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. Being very agile, it is able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where it lives.

In the anime

Main series

Chimchar in the anime

Paul's/Ash's Chimchar

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's Chimchar

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.

Team Poképals

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 anime

Chimchar 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 starter 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.

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 starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

Pokédex entries

Episode	Pokémon	Source	Entry
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.

GOTCHA!

Chimchar in Pokémon Evolutions

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 starter Pokémon when attacked by a wild Starly at Lake Verity. It later evolved into a Monferno and Infernape.

In the manga

Chimchar in Pokémon Adventures

Chimchar in Pocket Monsters DP

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Ash's Chimchar

Ash'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 Chimchar

Yū 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: Chimler

In 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

Manga	Chapter	Entry
Pokémon Adventures	PS339	Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extinguish their flames when they sleep.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Chimchar appeared in ABM01.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Mitsumi's Chimchar

A 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 starter 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: Honō

In 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.

Black Star Promo: Chimchar

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."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.

Generation IV

Sinnoh
#004

Johto
#—

SoulSilver
Diamond	It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Pearl	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Platinum	It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
HeartGold	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

Generation V

Unova
#—

White
Black	It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
Black 2	It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
White 2

Generation VI

Kalos
#—

Hoenn
#—

X	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Y	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.
Omega Ruby	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Alpha Sapphire	The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

Generation VII

Alola
#—

Kanto
#—

This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.

Generation VIII

Galar
#—

Sinnoh
#004

Hisui
#061

This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond	It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Shining Pearl	Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.

Generation IV

Diamond

Pearl

Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity

Platinum

Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201

Generation V

Generation VI

From Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice

Generation VII

Breed Monferno or Infernape

Let's Go Pikachu

Let's Go Eevee

Unobtainable

Generation VIII

Unobtainable

Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity
Grand Underground - Sandsear Caves, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Caves (After obtaining the National Pokédex)

Legends: Arceus

Ramanas Island, Obsidian Fieldlands (Mass Outbreak)
Deertrack Heights (Only one found during request 20 "The Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp")

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.

Generation IV

MD Time

MD Darkness

Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F)

MD Sky

Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F)

Ranger: SoA

Chroma Highlands

Rumble

Fiery Furnace Advanced Mode C & A

Meadow Zone, Lava Zone

Ranger: GS

Faldera Island, Dark Temple

Generation V

Lava: Sunny Seashore

Magical Lake: Dual Launchers, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!

Generation VI

Battle Trozei

Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3

Shuffle

Roseus Center: Stage 252

Rumble World

Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas)

Picross

Area 19: Stage 02

Generation VII

Rumble Rush

Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi Sea^Final, Garchomp Sea^Final

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP Pt HGSS	2009 Birthday Chimchar	Japanese	Japan	40	September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010
DP Pt HGSS	2010 Birthday Chimchar	Japanese	Japan	40	September 12 to November 3, 2010

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
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

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Lucky Egg (100%)

Base stats

Stat		Range
Stat		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 44		104 - 151	198 - 292
Attack: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Defense: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Atk: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Def: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Speed: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Total: 309	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5	★★★★★

Power
3/4	★★★☆

Skill
3/4	★★★☆

Stamina
1/2	★☆

Jump
3/3	★★★

Total
15/18	★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged
normally by:

Normal

1×

Fighting

1×

Flying

1×

Poison

1×

Ghost

1×

Electric

1×

Psychic

1×

Dragon

1×

Dark

1×

Weak to:

Ground

2×

Rock

2×

Water

2×

Immune to:

None

Resistant to:

Bug

½×

Steel

½×

Fire

½×

Grass

½×

Ice

½×

Fairy

½×

Learnset

Chimchar is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII

Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
011	Scratch	Normal	Physical	04040	100100%	35
011	Leer	Normal	Status	0000—	100100%	30
066	Ember	Fire	Special	04040	100100%	25
099	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100100%	20
1212	Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	04040	100100%	20
1515	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	01818	08080%	15
1717	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	06060	100100%	25
2323	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	0000—	——%	20
2525	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100100%	15
3131	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100100%	20
3333	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	03535	08585%	15
3939	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100100%	15
4141	Slack Off	Normal	Status	0000—	——%	10
4747	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09090	100100%	15

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

LA

Generation VIII

Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII

Learn	Mastery	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
1	10	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
6	15	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
11	20	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
18	28	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	20
25	35	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
34	45	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	80	100%	10
43	54	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	100	100%	5

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

By TM

Generation VIII

Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII

	TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
TM01	TM01	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150150	100}}100%	20
TM08	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
TM10	TM10	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
TM11	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
TM12	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
TM17	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM23	TM23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100100	075}}75%	15
TM27	TM27	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06565	100}}100%	20
TM28	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
TM31	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
TM32	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
TM35	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09090	100}}100%	15
TM38	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110110	085}}85%	5
TM40	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
TM41	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
TM42	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
TM44	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM45	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
TM50	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	130130	090}}90%	5
TM56	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
TM58	TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM61	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	085}}85%	15
TM63	TM63	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
TM65	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
TM75	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
TM76	TM76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
TM82	TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM86	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
TM87	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	085}}85%	15
TM89	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
TM90	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM93	TM93	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
TM96	TM96	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
TM98	TM98	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
XTM100	TM100	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	09090	085}}85%	20

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII

Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII

Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	85	90%	10
Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	90%	10
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	20
Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	—	—%	15
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80%	20
Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chimchar in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Chimchar in that game.
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

By tutoring

Generation VIII

Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII

Game					Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	20
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Stealth Rock	Rock	Physical	40	100%	20
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	—%	10
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	10
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	10
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	5
Sw	Sh	EP	BD	SP	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	80	100%	10

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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bite	Chimchar (Platinum 70)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky

	Body size: 1
	Recruit rate: 8.2%
	IQ group: C

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Group:

Fire

Poké Assist:

Fire

Field move:

None

Browser entry R-168

It spits embers to attack.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Group:

Fire

Poké Assist:
(present)

Fire

Field move:
(present)

(Burn ×1)

Poké Assist:
(past)

Fire

Field move:
(past)

(Burn ×1)

Browser entry R-194/N-203

It attacks by spitting fire.

Pokémon Rumble

Attack	●●
Defense	●
Speed	●●●

Pokémon Rumble Blast

Attack	●●
Defense	●
Speed	●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush

	Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds	Base HP: 46
	Base Attack: 68	Base Defense: 46	Base Speed: 60

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

	PokéPark Pad entry:
	Chimchar came to the PokéPark to become stronger. He's got what it takes to play Venusaur's Vine Swing and Bastiodon's Block Barrage. He likes some other Attractions, too.

Pokémon Conquest

	HP:	★★	Move: Ember
	Attack:	★★	Ability 1: Blaze Ability 2: Mountaineer Ability 3: Spirit
	Defense:	★
	Speed:	★★★
	Evolves into Monferno when its Speed is 48 or higher
Range: 4	Perfect Links: Hideyori and Sasuke

Pokémon Battle Trozei

Fire

Attack Power:

★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle

Fire

Attack Power: 50 - 100

5

#359

Prank

Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.

Pokémon Shuffle

Fire

Attack Power: 50 - 100

5

#359

Hammering Streak

Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.

Skill Swapper: Three Force

Pokémon GO

Base Stamina: 127	Base Attack: 113	Base Defense: 86
Egg Distance: 2 km*	Buddy Distance: 3 km	Evolution Requirement: 25
Fast Attacks: Ember, Scratch
Charged Attacks: Flame Wheel, Flamethrower, Flame Charge

Costumes in Pokémon GO

Lucas Hat

Dawn Hat

Evolution

Unevolved

Chimchar
Fire

Level 14
→

First evolution

Monferno
Fire Fighting

Level 36
→

Second evolution

Infernape
Fire Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.

Generation IV

Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver


Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation V

Black	White	Black 2	White 2


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VI

X	Y	Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VII

Sun	Moon	Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VIII

HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Chimchar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Platinum intro's sprite

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.

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 is a combination of chimp and charcoal or char (to burn).

Hikozaru is a combination of 火 hi (fire), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey). Zaru is also used to describe an ape.

In other languages

Language	Title	Meaning
Japanese	ヒコザル Hikozaru	From 火 hi, 子 ko, and 猿 saru
French	Ouisticram	From ouistiti and cramé
Spanish	Chimchar	Same as English name
German	Panflam	From Schimpanse and Flamme
Italian	Chimchar	Same as English name
Korean	불꽃숭이 Bulkotsoongi	From 불꽃 bulkkot and 원숭이 wonsung'i
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese	小火焰猴 Xiǎohuǒyànhóu	Literally "Little flame monkey"

More languages
Hindi	चिमचार Chimchar	Transcription of English name
Russian	Чимчар Chimchar	Transcription of English name
Thai	ฮิโกซารุ Hikosaru	Transcription of Japanese name

External links

Starter Pokémon

Kanto
Bulbasaur	Charmander	Squirtle

Johto
Chikorita	Cyndaquil	Totodile

Hoenn
Treecko	Torchic	Mudkip

Sinnoh
Turtwig	Chimchar	Piplup

Unova
Snivy	Tepig	Oshawott

Kalos
Chespin	Fennekin	Froakie

Alola
Rowlet	Litten	Popplio

Galar
Grookey	Scorbunny	Sobble

Yellow
Pikachu (player)	Eevee (rival)

Colosseum	XD
Espeon and Umbreon	Eevee

Let's Go, Pikachu!
Partner Pikachu (player)	Eevee (rival)

Let's Go, Eevee!
Partner Eevee (player)	Pikachu (rival)

Hisui
Rowlet	Cyndaquil	Oshawott

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Chimchar (Pokémon)

Biology

In the anime

Main series

Paul's/Ash's Chimchar

Flint's Chimchar

Team Poképals

Other

Minor appearances

Pokédex entries

GOTCHA!

Pokémon Evolutions

In the manga

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

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