Type matchups
Damage Monferno takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Fighting type, Monferno has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Fire/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 64
- Attack
- 78
- Defense
- 52
- Sp. Atk
- 78
- Sp. Def
- 52
- Speed
- 81
- Total
- 405
Monferno has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (81). Its Attack (78) and Sp. Atk (78) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 81 is middling (faster than 64% of Pokémon). With 64 HP, 52 Defense and 52 Sp. Def it is frail.
Monferno can have the abilities Blaze and Iron Fist.
How to beat Monferno
Monferno takes 2× damage from Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ultra Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and resists its Fire and Fighting moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Fire and Fighting moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Fire and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Monferno is the middle stage of its line (Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape): it evolves from Chimchar and into Infernape.
Best counters to Monferno
Other Fire/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Monferno weak to?
As a Fire/Fighting type, Monferno takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ground, Water and Psychic moves.
What is Monferno resistant to?
Monferno resists Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Dark and Bug (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Monferno?
Strong type-based picks include Ultra Necrozma, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Monferno with super-effective attacks.