# Infernape - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Grass Knot**: 50.347%
- **Nasty Plot**: 50.300%
- **Flamethrower**: 48.698%
- **Focus Blast**: 48.367%
- **Mach Punch**: 42.666%
- **Flare Blitz**: 39.237%
- **Stealth Rock**: 23.303%
- **Endeavor**: 23.181%
- **Close Combat**: 20.553%
- **Thunder Punch**: 16.557%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 79.737%
- **Iron Fist**: 20.263%

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 51.939%
- **Focus Sash**: 26.260%
- **Expert Belt**: 9.539%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.775%
- **Firium Z**: 2.603%
- **Other**: 3.883%

## Common Teammates
- **Magnezone**: 48.689%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 48.329%
- **Chansey**: 48.306%
- **Slowbro**: 48.298%
- **Weavile**: 33.404%
- **Hawlucha**: 25.780%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Grass Knot, Nasty Plot, Flamethrower, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Magnezone, Landorus-Therian, Chansey, Slowbro. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.261% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (79.737%) and the item **Fightinium Z** (51.939%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Fightinium Z), Infernape often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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