Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Monferno
Say it: MO-nfe-rno
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Monferno is the Playful Pokémon — Fire and Fighting middle stage between Chimchar and Infernape. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Infernape — not a finished raid attacker. Fire/Fighting hits Grass, Bug, Ice, Steel, Normal, and Dark well; Water, Ground, Flying, and Psychic punish it. Evolve Chimchar up the line. Blast Burn from Chimchar Community Day belongs on Infernape.
Say it: MO-nfe-rno
Monferno (#391) is a Fire / Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Chimchar. Trainers almost never power Monferno for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Infernape. Against Monferno, lead with Water, Ground, Flying, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Monferno is a Fire / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0391. Use the Fire/Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Monferno. Keep high-IV copies for Infernape. Shadow Monferno is the same — evolve toward Shadow Infernape.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Monferno is your opponent, Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 158
- Defense
- 105
- Stamina
- 162
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Monferno’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Infernape — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Ember · Standard
Fire energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire nuke
- Flame Wheel · Standard
Fire alternate
- Low Sweep · Standard
Fighting coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- ember
- rock smash
Charged
- flame wheel
- flamethrower
- low sweep
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #208 of 954 · CP 1496
Ember + Flame Wheel
- Ultra League · rank #573 of 747 · CP 1780
Ember + Flame Wheel
- Master League · rank #542 of 1023 · CP 1780
Ember + Flame Wheel
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.