# Infernape - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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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
- **Fake Out**: 73.618%
- **Close Combat**: 63.334%
- **Thunder Punch**: 33.755%
- **Mach Punch**: 28.964%
- **Overheat**: 28.254%
- **Fire Punch**: 25.700%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 24.434%
- **Endeavor**: 23.683%
- **Raging Fury**: 15.660%
- **Knock Off**: 13.681%

## Common Abilities
- **Iron Fist**: 50.764%
- **Blaze**: 49.236%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 46.347%
- **Clear Amulet**: 25.678%
- **Life Orb**: 16.152%
- **Punching Glove**: 3.583%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.418%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.160%
- **Choice Band**: 1.035%
- **Other**: 4.628%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragapult**: 30.318%
- **Torkoal**: 23.031%
- **Lilligant-Hisui**: 20.627%
- **Porygon-Z**: 20.616%
- **Braviary-Hisui**: 20.474%
- **Dragalge**: 20.423%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Dragapult, Torkoal, Lilligant-Hisui, Porygon-Z. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.686% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Iron Fist** (50.764%) and the item **Focus Sash** (46.347%).

### 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 gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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