# Infernape - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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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**: 90.961%
- **Close Combat**: 90.638%
- **Overheat**: 68.608%
- **Mach Punch**: 45.245%
- **Quick Guard**: 18.275%
- **Protect**: 14.105%
- **Flare Blitz**: 13.978%
- **Feint**: 8.677%
- **Encore**: 7.990%
- **Thunder Punch**: 7.368%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 58.900%
- **Iron Fist**: 41.100%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 58.182%
- **Focus Sash**: 25.890%
- **Lum Berry**: 7.993%
- **Black Belt**: 2.751%
- **Choice Band**: 2.420%
- **Other**: 2.764%

## Common Teammates
- **Zapdos**: 36.846%
- **Scizor**: 32.787%
- **Abomasnow**: 25.913%
- **Ludicolo**: 24.122%
- **Togekiss**: 19.016%
- **Smeargle**: 18.520%

## FAQ for Infernape in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Zapdos, Scizor, Abomasnow, Ludicolo. 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 **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 39.749% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (58.900%) and the item **Life Orb** (58.182%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Infernape often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*