Infernape

Pokémon GO Infernape is a dual typed Fire and Fighting type Pokémon, which evolves from Monferno and Chimchar. Infernape evolution requires 100 candies to evolve from Monferno, in line with almost all other 3rd stage evolutions. Infernape has a MAX CP of 2464, with an ATK of 222, DEF of 151 and STA of 152.

Infernape in the Meta

In this chart, we will look at Infernape’s stats compared to some of the other prominent Fire and Fighting types in the game.

Pokemon	Max CP	Attack	Defense	Stamina
Ho-Oh FireFlying	3889	239	274	193
Heatran FireSteel	3521	251	213	182
Entei Fire	3377	235	176	230
Moltres FireFlying	3272	251	184	180
Magmortar Fire	2980	247	186	180
Gallade FightingPsychic	2964	237	220	136
Machamp Fighting	2889	234	162	180
Hariyama Fighting	2765	209	114	288
Blaziken FireFighting	2631	240	141	160
Infernape FireFighting	2464	222	151	152

Unfortunately, these stats don’t point towards it being of much use in the current meta game, although it’s ATK stat isn’t the worst on this list, so it may be useful if you have some spaces to fill in your fire or fighting type squads, but to be realistic, it’s just a collectible.

Offensively, Fighting type moves are more useful than Fire as they are super effective (1.4x damage) against the bulky Normal type defenders like Blissey, Snorlax and Slaking.

Defensively, Infernape’s typing gives it a weakness (1.4x damage) to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic type moves, but also gives it a resistance (0.714x damage) to Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Dark moves and double resistance (0.51x damage) to Bug type moves.

Analysis of Infernape’s moves

Infernape has access to a solid move pool variety, mixing in Solar Beam with the expected Fire and Fightning typed moves:

Usually, you want either a Fire Spin / Flamethrower Infernape, or a Rock Smash / Close Combat combination. Neither of these moves will make Infernape a strong attacker (falls far behind other Fire and Fighting types). Solar Beam is the best choice for Gym defense, where Water typed attackers will be surprised by Infernape’s grassy moves.

Weather Influence on Infernape

In weather that has pros, Infernapes moves will gain extra power, but in weather with cons, avoid using it against foes that may have super-effective moves.

The chart below will help you visualize what weather is beneficial or harmful for Infernape.

Shiny Infernape

Shiny Infernape is subtly different in colour to normal; its fur is pink instead of the standard orange. Its white fur and golden armour remain largely unchanged.

Normal	Shiny

Pokédex Entries and Facts

Infernape’s Pokédex entries from various games give some insights into its fighting style:

• It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.
• Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
• It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.