Chimchar Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

44

Attack

58

Defense

44

Sp. Atk

58

Sp. Def

44

Speed

61

Total

309

Evolution

1. Chimchar
2. →
   Monferno
3. →
   Infernape

Best counters to Chimchar

• PalkiaHits for 2×
• VolcanionHits for 2×
• Walking WakeHits for 2×
• Hisuian ArcanineHits for 2×
• KingdraHits for 2×
• TyrantrumHits for 2×

Other Fire Pokémon

• Charmander
• Charmeleon
• Vulpix
• Ninetales
• Growlithe
• Arcanine
• Ponyta
• Rapidash
• Magmar
• Flareon
• Cyndaquil
• Quilava

Frequently asked questions

What is Chimchar weak to?

As a Fire type, Chimchar takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.

What is Chimchar resistant to?

Chimchar resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.

What are the best counters to Chimchar?

Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Chimchar with super-effective attacks.