# Infernape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Infernape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/xy/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Infernape
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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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.

## 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
- **Close Combat**: 93.360%
- **Slack Off**: 91.080%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 90.554%
- **Stealth Rock**: 90.333%
- **Mach Punch**: 7.026%
- **Fire Punch**: 6.126%
- **Flare Blitz**: 6.041%
- **Other**: 15.480%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 93.870%
- **Iron Fist**: 6.130%

## Common Items
- **Wide Lens**: 84.206%
- **Leftovers**: 6.562%
- **Choice Band**: 4.967%
- **Other**: 4.266%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 92.516%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 87.882%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 82.309%
- **Breloom**: 82.219%
- **Blissey**: 82.217%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 12.270%

## FAQ for Infernape in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Close Combat, Slack Off, Will-O-Wisp, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Excadrill, Tornadus-Therian, Slowbro-Mega, Breloom. 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 `252/0/44/0/0/212`. This configuration accounts for 84.206% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (93.870%) and the item **Wide Lens** (84.206%).

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

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