# Infernape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Infernape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/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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## 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**: 95.994%
- **Mach Punch**: 61.496%
- **Flare Blitz**: 58.332%
- **Thunder Punch**: 52.803%
- **U-turn**: 38.359%
- **Fire Blast**: 28.173%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 27.479%
- **Overheat**: 7.555%
- **Earthquake**: 7.240%
- **Fire Punch**: 4.939%

## Common Abilities
- **Iron Fist**: 64.089%
- **Blaze**: 35.911%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 39.627%
- **Life Orb**: 31.087%
- **Expert Belt**: 11.433%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.131%
- **Firium Z**: 4.696%
- **Leftovers**: 1.705%
- **Other**: 4.320%

## Common Teammates
- **Aggron-Mega**: 39.142%
- **Azumarill**: 38.934%
- **Reuniclus**: 38.865%
- **Scolipede**: 38.863%
- **Greninja**: 30.501%
- **Moltres**: 23.775%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Aggron-Mega, Azumarill, Reuniclus, Scolipede. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.863% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Iron Fist** (64.089%) and the item **Choice Band** (39.627%).

### 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 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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