# Infernape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F

> Find the best Infernape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **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/gen9vgc2024regf/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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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
- **Fake Out**: 98.003%
- **Heat Wave**: 74.373%
- **Nasty Plot**: 72.958%
- **Focus Blast**: 63.498%
- **Knock Off**: 11.758%
- **Close Combat**: 11.649%
- **Aura Sphere**: 10.482%
- **U-turn**: 10.464%
- **Thunder Punch**: 8.923%
- **Helping Hand**: 8.511%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 84.398%
- **Iron Fist**: 15.602%

## Common Items
- **Wide Lens**: 63.498%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.460%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.460%
- **Life Orb**: 6.170%
- **Punching Glove**: 1.827%
- **Other**: 4.584%

## Common Teammates
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 75.996%
- **Goodra-Hisui**: 74.276%
- **Chien-Pao**: 72.480%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 72.431%
- **Comfey**: 55.653%
- **Corviknight**: 20.349%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Fake Out, Heat Wave, Nasty Plot, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Ogerpon-Wellspring, Goodra-Hisui, Chien-Pao, Ninetales-Alola. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 72.940% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (84.398%) and the item **Wide Lens** (63.498%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Wide Lens), Infernape often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regf-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/gen9vgc2024regf/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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