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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chimchar (disambiguation). |
Chimchar
Chimp Pokémon |
ヒコザル
Hikozaru |
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#390 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Blaze |
Iron Fist
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Chimchar (Japanese: ヒコザル Hikozaru) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Monferno starting at level 14, which evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.
Along with Turtwig and Piplup, Chimchar is one of three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Biology
A sleeping Chimchar — note the lack of a flame
Chimchar is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a chimpanzee. Its fur is primarily a shade of orange, though its face, outer ears, underbelly, hands, and feet are light yellow. Its rear has a small, round, red patch that is usually obscured by flames produced by burning gas in its stomach. These flames go out when it goes to sleep, and burn weakly when it feels ill. Chimchar's ears are large in comparison to its head size and red inside. It has two pointed teeth in its upper jaw. Chimchar has red markings nearly surrounding its eyes, a swirl-like symbol on its chest, and five fingers on its hands with three toes on its feet. It has a swirly crest of hair on its head. Being very agile, it is able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where it lives.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Paul's/Ash's Chimchar
When Paul first appeared, he commanded a Chimchar in When Pokémon Worlds Collide!. In Glory Blaze, Paul released him before Ash caught him in Smells Like Team Spirit. He evolved into a Monferno in Evolving Strategies! and later into an Infernape in Fighting Ire with Fire!.
Flint's Chimchar
Flint received his Infernape as a Chimchar, as seen in Flint Sparks the Fire!. It evolved all the way to Infernape prior to the events of the episode.
Team Poképals
Chimchar was one of the two main members of Team Poképals, which appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Other
Chimchar debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it was teasing a Piplup after stealing food from it. Piplup then started firing a Bubble Beam attack, but Chimchar kept jumping out of the way. Staraptor was hit in Piplup's line of fire and composed a Whirlwind that wrecked everything in Professor Rowan's lab. Chimchar jumped out of a broken window, with Piplup chasing after it.
In The Rise of Darkrai, Alice uses a Chimchar to power her hot air balloon with Flamethrower. It reappeared in the ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In DPS01, Professor Rowan presented a Chimchar to Shinko as one of the starter Pokémon for her to pick. A situation similar to Following A Maiden's Voyage! occurred, with Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping. They were then captured by an Ariados's web before being rescued by Shinko and Dawn.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Chimchar was living in a forest.
Minor appearances
In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer's Chimchar was at a Pokémon Center.
A Chimchar appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1).
In Classroom Training!, a young boy used a Chimchar to battle a Turtwig at the Snowpoint Trainers' School. A flashback featured another Chimchar under the command of a young Zoey.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Chimchar watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Chimchar attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Chimchar appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP003 |
Chimchar |
Ash's Pokédex |
Chimchar, the Monkey Pokémon. Chimchar easily climbs the sheerest of walls and lives on mountain tops. When it sleeps, its flames go out.
(Note: Chimchar's actual classification is the Chimp Pokémon, not the Monkey Pokémon, as stated by Ash's Pokédex.) |
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GOTCHA!
A Chimchar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Chimchar in
Pokémon Adventures
Chimchar in
Pocket Monsters DP
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
- Main article: Ash's Chimchar
Ash's Chimchar appeared in PDP14.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP04, under the ownership of Kazuki.
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP14.
A Chimchar appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
- Main article: Yū Shirogane's Chimchar
Yū Shirogane has a Chimchar, which evolved into a Monferno and then into an Infernape due to the training he went through.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Chimler
In Stagestruck Starly, a Chimchar nicknamed Chimler ended up in Pearl's possession due to a mix-up. While in Eterna City, Chimchar evolved into Monferno, and became an Infernape with Tru after his usage in the Veilstone Gym challenge against Maylene.
Pokédex entries
Chapter |
Entry |
Pokémon Adventures |
PS339 |
Able to climb nimbly up ledges and cliffs. They live on top of rocks and extinguish their flames when they sleep. |
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Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Chimchar appeared in ABM01.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Mitsumi's Chimchar
A Chimchar appeared in a Poké Ball in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, being one of the options for Hareta to pick.
A Trainer's Chimchar appeared in a fantasy in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.
Chimchar was Mitsumi's starter Pokémon. While it appeared as an Infernape throughout the story, it was seen as a Chimchar in a flashback in Battle Against Team Galactic...and Mitsumi!.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
- Main article: Honō
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team, a Chimchar named Honō, who was once a human, helps form Team Blaze.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Chimchar appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure.
A Chimchar appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei, under the ownership of Hideyoshi. It was revealed to have evolved all the way into an Infernape in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.
In the TCG
- Main article: Chimchar (TCG)
In the TFG
One Chimchar figure has been released.
- Black Star Promo: Chimchar
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Chimchar is a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy information
"A Chimp Pokémon. With a flaming tail, Chimchar is skilled in Fire-type moves. Its light body affords it the ability to scale steep cliffs and live atop rocky mountains. Some say that the fiery tail is fueled by gas made in its stomach. Not even rain can put out the flames, but Chimchar always puts out the fire when asleep. Chimchar evolves into Monferno."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps. |
Pearl |
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
Platinum |
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
HeartGold |
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
White |
Black 2 |
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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X |
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
Y |
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
Omega Ruby |
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. |
Alpha Sapphire |
The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity |
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Platinum |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
From Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F) |
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MD Sky |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-7F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
Fiery Furnace Advanced Mode C & A |
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MD Blazing |
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MD Stormy |
MD Light |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
Faldera Island, Dark Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Magical Lake: Dual Launchers, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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In events
DPPtHGSS |
2009 Birthday Chimchar |
Japanese |
Japan |
40 |
September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS |
2010 Birthday Chimchar |
Japanese |
Japan |
40 |
September 12 to November 3, 2010 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
BW |
Global Link Chimchar |
Japanese |
PGL |
10 |
October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Chimchar |
Korean |
PGL |
10 |
June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Chimchar |
English |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Chimchar |
French |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Chimchar |
German |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Chimchar |
Italian |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Chimchar |
Spanish |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
Held items
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Lucky Egg (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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At Lv. 100 |
HP:
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104 - 151 |
198 - 292 |
Attack:
58
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56 - 121 |
108 - 236 |
Defense:
44
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44 - 105 |
83 - 205 |
Sp. Atk:
58
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56 - 121 |
108 - 236 |
Sp. Def:
44
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44 - 105 |
83 - 205 |
Speed:
61
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59 - 124 |
114 - 243 |
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309
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Chimchar's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
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Chimchar (Platinum 70) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 36
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
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Generation V |
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White |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Chimchar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Other sprites
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Platinum intro's sprite |
Trivia
- Chimchar shares its category with Grookey. They are both known as the Chimp Pokémon.
Origin
Chimchar appears to be based on a young chimpanzee. However, the markings on its rear without the flame seem to indicate that it is more a cross between a chimpanzee and a young baboon.
Name origin
Chimchar is a combination of chimp and charcoal or char (to burn).
Hikozaru is a combination of 火 hi (fire), 子 ko (child), and 猿 saru (monkey). Zaru is also used to describe an ape.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
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Japanese |
ヒコザル Hikozaru |
From 火 hi, 子 ko, and 猿 saru |
French |
Ouisticram |
From ouistiti and cramé |
Spanish |
Chimchar |
Same as English name |
German |
Panflam |
From Schimpanse and Flamme |
Italian |
Chimchar |
Same as English name |
Korean |
불꽃숭이 Bulkotsoongi |
From 불꽃 bulkkot and 원숭이 wonsung'i |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
小火焰猴 Xiǎohuǒyànhóu |
Literally "Little flame monkey" |
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Hindi |
चिमचार Chimchar |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Чимчар Chimchar |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ฮิโกซารุ Hikosaru |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Paul/Ash's Chimchar
- Flint's Chimchar
- Chimler
- Team Poképals
- Mitsumi's Chimchar
- Yū Shirogane's Chimchar
- Honō
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
External links
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