# Infernape - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Infernape.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 80.751%
- **Flare Blitz**: 72.516%
- **U-turn**: 72.217%
- **Switcheroo**: 41.785%
- **Earthquake**: 17.010%
- **Fire Blast**: 14.130%
- **Aura Sphere**: 11.763%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 11.387%
- **Nasty Plot**: 10.908%
- **Mach Punch**: 9.451%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 87.492%
- **Iron Fist**: 12.508%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 66.680%
- **Life Orb**: 10.438%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.258%
- **Firium Z**: 4.034%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 2.790%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.438%
- **Punching Glove**: 1.767%
- **Fightinium Z**: 1.719%
- **Other**: 4.876%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Treads**: 49.500%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 48.377%
- **Feraligatr**: 45.241%
- **Zapdos**: 44.039%
- **Greninja**: 43.689%
- **Great Tusk**: 18.318%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Iron Treads, Sceptile-Mega, Feraligatr, Zapdos. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.757% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (87.492%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (66.680%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Infernape often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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