Competitive Information for Infernape [Black/White]
Fire / Fighting
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 Infernape? 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!
Infernape is here! This outstanding Pokémon is Fire and Fighting-typed and ready to shine! Infernape is a common Pokémon to see in the BW metagame. It is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Infernape's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Blaze Kick / Flare Blitz
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
- Return / Strength
When it comes to single battles, Infernape shines as a decent Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Infernape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Infernape's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Infernape's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker punch is not boosted.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Infernape).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Infernape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Grass Knot / Solar Beam
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Vacuum Wave
Dominating single battles, Infernape is a first-rate Special Sweeper. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Infernape's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Infernape's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Infernape'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).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Infernape cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Vacuum Wave is a special STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Hasty (+Spe, -Def)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge / Mach Punch
- Close Combat
- Grass Knot
- Overheat
For single battles, Infernape is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with powerful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Infernape'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 Infernape's offensive stat is 1.5x with fire attacks.
◆ Mach Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Infernape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Infernape's special attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Air Balloon
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fake Out
- Focus Energy
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
Infernape stands out as an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with potent physical power. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Infernape is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Iron Fist, Infernape's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker punch is not boosted.
◆ Focus Energy is a status move (raises your Infernape's critical hit ratio by 2 stages).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat
- Mach Punch
- Swords Dance
- Fire Punch
Infernape stands out as an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with powerful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Infernape's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Infernape's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker punch is not boosted.
◆ Mach Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Infernape's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Infernape? 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 / Choice Band
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Blaze Kick / Flare Blitz
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
For those intense double battles, Infernape is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with brute physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Infernape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Infernape's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Infernape's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker punch is not boosted.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Infernape).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Infernape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Grass Knot / Solar Beam
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Vacuum Wave
Infernape makes an a spectacular Special Sweeper in double battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Infernape's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Infernape's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Iron Fist, Infernape'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 Infernape's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Infernape cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Vacuum Wave is a special STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Fighting-type move (usually goes first).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Infernape 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 Infernape.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Infernape 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 Infernape
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- 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: Mach Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Thunder Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Guard, Fake Out, Feint, Mach Punch, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Infernape's stats
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Infernape
- Blast Burn
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Fake Out
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
- Overheat
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Thunder Punch
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Infernape in Black and White
- Naive Nature ( 0/132/0/184/0/192/ )
- Naive Nature ( 0/180/0/76/0/252/ )
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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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