# Infernape - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 68.094%
- **Mach Punch**: 40.836%
- **Flare Blitz**: 39.328%
- **Stealth Rock**: 27.823%
- **U-turn**: 22.976%
- **Overheat**: 22.047%
- **Thunder Punch**: 20.864%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 19.548%
- **Taunt**: 17.876%
- **Fire Punch**: 14.710%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 60.419%
- **Iron Fist**: 39.581%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 30.710%
- **Life Orb**: 25.920%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.014%
- **Firium Z**: 11.411%
- **Choice Band**: 6.991%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.682%
- **Fightinium Z**: 1.796%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.722%
- **Other**: 3.753%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 13.938%
- **Greninja**: 13.638%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 13.393%
- **Amoonguss**: 12.331%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 11.358%
- **Sceptile**: 9.008%

## FAQ for Infernape in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Gliscor, Greninja, Charizard-Mega-X, Amoonguss. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.346% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (60.419%) and the item **Focus Sash** (30.710%).

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*