Monferno (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-06-12
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Monferno (Japanese: モウカザル Moukazaru) is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Chimchar starting at level 14 and evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.
Biology
Monferno is a bipedal, primate-like Pokémon. Orange fur covers most of its body, except for its ears, muzzle, fingers, circular areas on its palms, feet, and chest, which are tan. A small tuft of fur extends from the top of Monferno's head, and it has oval, brown eyes. Its eyes have a thick blue marking above and a small, red marking in-between. Its muzzle is short and blunt, with two small, pointed teeth in its upper jaw. There is a white ruff of fur around its neck and gold bands around its arms near its shoulders. It has five fingers on each hand, but only three toes on each foot. Its long tail has a red ring around the base and a flame burning at the tip.
The flame on Monferno's tail has several purposes. Primarily, it can be controlled to keep opponents at an ideal distance or stretched in order to make Monferno appear larger. The size of its flame, in combination with the brightness of its facial marking, indicates this Pokémon's position in its pack. The bigger the flame and the brighter the pattern, the higher the Pokémon's position. In addition to using its flaming tail as a weapon, Monferno can also leap from ceilings or walls to perform aerial attacks.
Evolution
Monferno evolves from Chimchar and evolves into Infernape.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#005 | | Johto
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| Diamond | To intimidate attackers, it stretches the fire on its tail to make itself appear bigger. |
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| Pearl | It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon. |
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| Platinum | It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance. |
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| HeartGold | A bigger fire on its tail and a brighter blue pattern on its face means its rank in its pack is higher. |
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| Black | It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance. |
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| Black 2 | It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance. |
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| Y | It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon. |
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| Omega Ruby | It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#005 | | Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | To intimidate attackers, it expands the fire on its tail to make itself appear bigger. |
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| Shining Pearl | It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one of its weapons. |
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| Legends: Arceus | The deeper the blue on its face, the more powerful it will grow to become. It leaps about every which way and lands powerful blows against its opponents with the flame on its tail. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#— | | Kitakami
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| Scarlet | It skillfully controls the intensity of the fire on its tail to keep its foes at an ideal distance. |
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| Violet | A bigger fire on its tail and a brighter blue pattern on its face means it holds a higher rank in its troop. |
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Monferno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Monferno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Monferno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Monferno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Monferno
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Monferno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Monferno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Monferno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Monferno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.75 seconds | Base HP: 52 | | | Base Attack: 74 | Base Defense: 49 | Base Speed: 60 |
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New Pokémon Snap | | Photodex entry #142 | | Monferno always want to be the strongest in their pack, so they like harsh environments that toughen them up! That’s why you can find them training in steep, dangerous places around the volcano. |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
In Evolving Strategies!, Ash's Chimchar evolved into a Monferno during his battle with Paul. He later evolved into Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.
Flint's Infernape was seen as a Monferno during a flashback in Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!. It evolved into Infernape sometime prior to the events of the episode.
Other
Monferno debuted in Camping It Up!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. It was trained by Angie.
In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Ash's Infernape devolved into Monferno, then Chimchar, and finally an Egg due to Dialga and Palkia's influence. It was later restored to normal.
Minor appearances
A Monferno appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Pokédex entries
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| DP088 | Monferno | Ash's Pokédex | Monferno, the Playful Pokémon and the evolved form of Chimchar. Monferno launches aerial attacks off of ceilings and walls, and its fiery tail is used as one of its weapons. | | DP132 | Monferno | Dawn's Pokédex | Monferno, the Playful Pokémon and the evolved form of Chimchar. It controls its flaming tail to keep its opponent at an ideal distance when battling. |
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In the manga
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
Main article: Yū Shirogane's MonfernoYū Shirogane's Monferno evolved from a Chimchar and then into an Infernape due to the training he went through.
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: ChimlerIn Ring Around the Roserade I, Pearl's Chimchar evolved into a Monferno. He later evolved again alongside Tru into an Infernape from accumulating experience.
In the TCG
Main article: Monferno (TCG)Trivia
- Monferno shares its category with Pancham. They are both known as the Playful Pokémon.
- Monferno and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Takao Unno.[1]
Origin
Monferno may be based on a golden snub-nosed monkey or a mandrill, a primate similar to a baboon. It also appears to be a direct impression of the Monkey Kung Fu, a type of martial arts, which could explain its Fighting type.
Name origin
Monferno may be a combination of monkey and inferno.
Moukazaru may be a combination of 猛火 mōka (roaring flames) and 猿 saru (monkey).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | फ़ायकपि Faaykapi | From fire and कपि kapi |  Thai | โมคาซารุ Mokhasaru | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
References
External links
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