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Chimchar, Monferno and Infernape in Pokémon Survivors

Chimchar is one of the 27 starters in Pokémon Survivors, a Fire type from the Sinnoh region. Agile. Quick punch combos.

▶ Play as Chimchar

C C tier on the tier list · 61% wins on Normal →

#390 Starter Sinnoh #
Chimchar portrait

Chimchar

Fire

First stage · Agile. Quick punch combos.

In-game stats

HP
90
Attack
x1.00
Defense
0
Speed
76
Cooldown
x0.92
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Chimchar
  2. Lv 12
  3. Monferno
  4. Lv 28
  5. Infernape

Starting move

Mach Punch Fighting
A combo of quick punches on the nearest foe; the last one sends a shockwave ahead. Recharges faster while you walk.

Special attack

Flare Blitz Fire (At the final evolution: Blast Burn)
A flaming charge that leaves a trail of fire.

Moves it learns

Chimchar from the start
  • Mach Punch
  • Ember
  • Flame Wheel
  • Torch Song
  • Fire Spin
  • Focus Punch
Monferno Lv 12
  • U-turn
  • Pyro Ball
Infernape Lv 28
  • Stealth Rock
  • Shock Wave

Abilities

  • Blaze: Under 1/3 HP, Fire moves deal +50%.
  • Vital Spirit: Speed +8 and cooldowns −5%.
  • Iron Fist (Hidden Ability): Punches deal +35% (Mach Punch…).

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#391 Starter Sinnoh #
Monferno portrait

Monferno

FireFighting

First evolution · Agile. Quick punch combos.

In-game stats

HP
115
Attack
x1.10
Defense
0
Speed
79
Cooldown
x0.92
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Chimchar
  2. Lv 12
  3. Monferno
  4. Lv 28
  5. Infernape

Starting move

Mach Punch Fighting
A combo of quick punches on the nearest foe; the last one sends a shockwave ahead. Recharges faster while you walk.

Special attack

Flare Blitz Fire (At the final evolution: Blast Burn)
A flaming charge that leaves a trail of fire.

Moves it learns

Chimchar from the start
  • Mach Punch
  • Ember
  • Flame Wheel
  • Torch Song
  • Fire Spin
  • Focus Punch
Monferno Lv 12
  • U-turn
  • Pyro Ball
Infernape Lv 28
  • Stealth Rock
  • Shock Wave

Abilities

  • Blaze: Under 1/3 HP, Fire moves deal +50%.
  • Vital Spirit: Speed +8 and cooldowns −5%.
  • Iron Fist (Hidden Ability): Punches deal +35% (Mach Punch…).

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#392 Starter Sinnoh #
Infernape portrait

Infernape

FireFighting

Final evolution · Agile. Quick punch combos.

In-game stats

HP
150
Attack
x1.30
Defense
0
Speed
84
Cooldown
x0.86
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Chimchar
  2. Lv 12
  3. Monferno
  4. Lv 28
  5. Infernape

Starting move

Mach Punch Fighting
A combo of quick punches on the nearest foe; the last one sends a shockwave ahead. Recharges faster while you walk.

Special attack

Blast Burn Fire
A flaming charge that leaves a trail of fire.

Moves it learns

Chimchar from the start
  • Mach Punch
  • Ember
  • Flame Wheel
  • Torch Song
  • Fire Spin
  • Focus Punch
Monferno Lv 12
  • U-turn
  • Pyro Ball
Infernape Lv 28
  • Stealth Rock
  • Shock Wave

Abilities

  • Blaze: Under 1/3 HP, Fire moves deal +50%.
  • Vital Spirit: Speed +8 and cooldowns −5%.
  • Iron Fist (Hidden Ability): Punches deal +35% (Mach Punch…).

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

FAQ

How do you unlock Chimchar in Pokémon Survivors?

Chimchar is a starter: it's unlocked from your very first run, nothing needed.

How does Chimchar evolve?

Mid-run, as it levels up: into Monferno at Lv 12 and into Infernape at Lv 28.

What is Chimchar's starting move?

Chimchar starts every run with Mach Punch, the family's signature move. The other moves come from level-ups as the line evolves.

Is Chimchar good in Pokémon Survivors?

On the tier list, built from players’ runs, Chimchar is C tier: it beat Mewtwo in 61% of its 261 runs on Normal over the last 30 days.