# Infernape - BDSP Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 93.998%
- **U-turn**: 81.241%
- **Flare Blitz**: 75.950%
- **Mach Punch**: 51.237%
- **Thunder Punch**: 19.185%
- **Overheat**: 12.800%
- **Stone Edge**: 11.774%
- **Stealth Rock**: 8.819%
- **Fire Punch**: 8.339%
- **Grass Knot**: 7.730%

## Common Abilities
- **Iron Fist**: 58.409%
- **Blaze**: 41.591%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 40.248%
- **Choice Scarf**: 31.741%
- **Life Orb**: 13.764%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.106%
- **Leftovers**: 3.134%
- **Other**: 4.007%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 46.081%
- **Gliscor**: 29.787%
- **Latios**: 29.618%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 26.025%
- **Gengar**: 23.542%
- **Clefable**: 17.734%

## FAQ for Infernape in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Close Combat, U-turn, Flare Blitz, Mach Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Scizor, Gliscor, Latios, Rotom-Wash. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Infernape?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Infernape?
The top build for Infernape features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 53.465% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Iron Fist** (58.409%) and the item **Choice Band** (40.248%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Infernape often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Infernape?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 76 |
| Attack | 104 |
| Defense | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 104 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **534** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Infernape on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*