Competitive Information for Chimchar [Black/White]
Fire
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Fire attacks.
This Pokemon's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker Punch is not boosted.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Chimchar? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Chimchar, an epic Pokémon known for its Fire typing! Chimchar is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Chimchar's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fire Punch / Blaze Kick
- Frustration / Return
- Thunder Punch
- Brick Break / Double Kick
Chimchar is an awesome Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Chimchar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Chimchar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Chimchar's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. sucker punch is not boosted.
♦ Blaze Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Blaze Kick / Fire Punch
- Frustration / Return
- Brick Break / Double Kick
- Thunder Punch
Chimchar is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Chimchar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Chimchar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Chimchar's attacking stat is 1.5x with fire attacks.
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Iron Fist / Blaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Round / Snore
- Vacuum Wave
- Mud-Slap
Chimchar is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Chimchar's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Focus Sash helps protect Chimchar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Chimchar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Chimchar's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. sucker punch is not boosted.
♦ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Chimchar must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
♦ Vacuum Wave is a special priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Air Balloon
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Hasty (+Spe, -Def)
EVs: 230 Atk / 230 SpA / 50 Spe
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Bulk Up
- Fire Punch / Return
Chimchar is an astounding Mixed Sweeper. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Chimchar's attacking stat is 1.5x with fire attacks.
♦ Fire Blast is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Sunny Day is a status move (for 5 turns, intense sunlight powers fire moves).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Chimchar's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Chimchar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fire Punch / Blaze Kick
- Frustration / Return
- Thunder Punch
- Brick Break / Double Kick
Chimchar is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Chimchar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Chimchar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Chimchar's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. sucker punch is not boosted.
♦ Blaze Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Blaze Kick / Fire Punch
- Frustration / Return
- Brick Break / Double Kick
- Thunder Punch
Chimchar is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Chimchar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Chimchar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Chimchar's attacking stat is 1.5x with fire attacks.
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Iron Fist / Blaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Round / Snore
- Vacuum Wave
- Mud-Slap
Chimchar is a stupendous Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Chimchar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Chimchar's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Chimchar's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. sucker punch is not boosted.
♦ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Chimchar's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Chimchar must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
♦ Vacuum Wave is a special priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Chimchar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Chimchar.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Chimchar can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Chimchar
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Ability: Iron fist + Item: Punching glove
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Fire Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Focus Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Thunder Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Guard, Fake Out, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Chimchar's stats
- Bulk Up
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Chimchar
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Chimchar in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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