# Infernape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Moon Series

> Find the best Infernape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **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/vgc2019moon/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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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**: 99.998%
- **Close Combat**: 90.659%
- **Flare Blitz**: 76.302%
- **Taunt**: 74.956%
- **Overheat**: 12.567%
- **U-turn**: 9.800%
- **Protect**: 9.277%
- **Heat Wave**: 8.590%
- **Other**: 17.851%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 89.651%
- **Iron Fist**: 10.349%

## Common Items
- **Firium Z**: 73.848%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.460%
- **Life Orb**: 8.630%
- **Fightinium Z**: 3.273%
- **Other**: 1.788%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 87.001%
- **Kyogre**: 86.504%
- **Whimsicott**: 81.389%
- **Kartana**: 74.969%
- **Salazzle**: 73.740%
- **Staraptor**: 8.725%

## FAQ for Infernape in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Xerneas, Kyogre, Whimsicott, Kartana. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 76.209% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (89.651%) and the item **Firium Z** (73.848%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Firium Z), Infernape often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Infernape) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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