# Infernape - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Vacuum Wave**: 95.188%
- **Stealth Rock**: 95.041%
- **Overheat**: 95.022%
- **U-turn**: 93.234%
- **Knock Off**: 3.032%
- **Other**: 18.483%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 97.081%
- **Iron Fist**: 2.919%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 95.215%
- **Other**: 4.785%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta**: 91.271%
- **Gholdengo**: 89.644%
- **Great Tusk**: 88.409%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 83.013%
- **Kingambit**: 73.656%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 11.050%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Vacuum Wave, Stealth Rock, Overheat, U-turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Zamazenta, Gholdengo, Great Tusk, Ogerpon-Wellspring. 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 **Rash** nature with an EV spread of `0/24/0/252/0/232`. This configuration accounts for 94.133% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (97.081%) and the item **Focus Sash** (95.215%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Infernape often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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