# Infernape - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 72.278%
- **Close Combat**: 68.107%
- **U-turn**: 56.844%
- **Fire Blast**: 53.965%
- **Focus Blast**: 23.138%
- **Flare Blitz**: 21.728%
- **Overheat**: 18.804%
- **Stealth Rock**: 16.415%
- **Nasty Plot**: 13.963%
- **Grass Knot**: 11.821%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 84.692%
- **Iron Fist**: 15.308%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 41.718%
- **Air Balloon**: 26.124%
- **Expert Belt**: 15.339%
- **Focus Sash**: 8.510%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.102%
- **Other**: 4.207%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales**: 36.338%
- **Xatu**: 34.163%
- **Victini**: 34.128%
- **Starmie**: 32.418%
- **Blissey**: 32.187%
- **Garchomp**: 31.806%

## FAQ for Infernape in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Hidden Power Ice, Close Combat, U-turn, Fire Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Ninetales, Xatu, Victini, Starmie. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 39.564% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (84.692%) and the item **Life Orb** (41.718%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Infernape often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bw-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/bw/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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