Where can I find Chimchar in SoulGold?

Chimchar cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Chimchar?

Chimchar is a fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Chimchar learn in SoulGold?

Chimchar can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Chimcharin Pokémon SoulGold

fire

Pokédex Entry

Chimp Pokémon

Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Before going to sleep, Chimchar extinguish the flame on their tails to prevent fires.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#390

Abilities

Blaze(Primary)

Ups Fire moves in a pinch.

Iron Fist(Secondary)

Boosts punching moves.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

field, humanlike

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Chimchar

Base form

→

Monferno

Level up Chimchar to Lv. 14

→

Infernape

Level up Monferno to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Chimchar isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	fire	40	100	25
7	EmberLevel: 7Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
9	TauntLevel: 9Taunt	dark	0	100	20
9	TauntLevel: 9Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
15	Fury SwipesLevel: 15Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
15	Fury SwipesLevel: 15Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
17	Flame WheelLevel: 17Flame Wheel	fire	60	100	25
17	Flame WheelLevel: 17Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
23	Nasty PlotLevel: 23Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
23	Nasty PlotLevel: 23Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
25	TormentLevel: 25Torment	dark	0	100	15
25	TormentLevel: 25Torment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
31	FacadeLevel: 31Facade	normal	70	100	20
31	FacadeLevel: 31Facade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
33	Fire SpinLevel: 33Fire Spin	fire	0	0	15
33	Fire SpinLevel: 33Fire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
39	AcrobaticsLevel: 39Acrobatics	flying	55	100	15
39	AcrobaticsLevel: 39Acrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
41	Slack OffLevel: 41Slack Off	normal	0	0	0
41	Slack OffLevel: 41Slack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
47	FlamethrowerLevel: 47Flamethrower	fire	0	100	15
47	FlamethrowerLevel: 47Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.

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Egg Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	0	90	10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	0	0	20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
Fake OutFake Out	normal	40	100	10
Fake OutFake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
Blaze KickBlaze Kick	fire	85	90	10
Blaze KickBlaze Kick	A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
AssistAssist	normal	0	0	20
AssistAssist	Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
Quick GuardQuick Guard	fighting	0	0	15
Quick GuardQuick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
SubmissionSubmission	fighting	80	80	0
SubmissionSubmission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	40	100	20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (42)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.