# Infernape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Infernape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Usage** | 13% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 92.983%
- **Grass Knot**: 63.958%
- **Fire Blast**: 56.046%
- **U-turn**: 53.873%
- **Mach Punch**: 33.789%
- **Overheat**: 18.797%
- **Flare Blitz**: 15.826%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 9.282%
- **Hidden Power Electric**: 8.450%
- **Stealth Rock**: 8.241%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Expert Belt**: 55.475%
- **Leftovers**: 11.000%
- **Choice Band**: 10.000%
- **Focus Sash**: 8.424%
- **Life Orb**: 8.204%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.324%
- **Other**: 4.573%

## Common Teammates
- **Latias**: 65.792%
- **Tyranitar**: 54.161%
- **Scizor**: 44.033%
- **Gyarados**: 39.336%
- **Metagross**: 27.343%
- **Donphan**: 26.363%

## FAQ for Infernape in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Latias, Tyranitar, Scizor, Gyarados. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Infernape weak to and resistant against?
Infernape is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/64/0/252/0/192`. This configuration accounts for 46.178% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (100.000%) and the item **Expert Belt** (55.475%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Expert Belt), Infernape often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the dpp-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/dpp/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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