#0390
— Chimp Pokémon
Chimchar
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Chimchar is a fire-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 309 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 61) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Blaze ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Chimchar. Build around what Chimchar actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Chimchar is a Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
- Water2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Chimchar has no type immunities.
To counter Chimchar in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Ground or Rock moves and can withstand its Fire STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Chimchar's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
