What is the best moveset for Infernape in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Infernape in Doubles (Current) includes Fake Out, Close Combat, Fire Punch, Flare Blitz.

What nature should Infernape use?

Jolly is the most commonly used nature for Infernape in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.

What held item does Infernape run?

Focus Sash is the most popular held item for Infernape in Doubles (Current).

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Infernape

Flame Pokémon

It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.

Abilities: Blaze, Iron Fist

Format

Recommended build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Infernape build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Fake Out, Close Combat, Fire Punch, and Flare Blitz holding Focus Sash with a Jolly nature.

Fake Out66.4%

NormalPhysical40 Pow10 PP

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

Close Combat40.5%

FightingPhysical120 Pow5 PP

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

Fire Punch33.7%

FirePhysical75 Pow15 PP

Has a chance to burn the target.

Flare Blitz30.6%

FirePhysical120 Pow15 PP

User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.

Item29.9%

Focus Sash

If at full HP, survives a knockout hit with 1 HP once.

Nature38.7%

Jolly

+Spd -SpA

Ability57.6%

Iron Fist

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Fake Out66.4%
2Close Combat40.5%
3Fire Punch33.7%
4Flare Blitz30.6%
5Protect29.0%
6Thunder Punch28.7%
7Drain Punch25.9%
8Mach Punch20.1%

Held items

1Focus Sash29.9%
2Life Orb26.1%
3Expert Belt6.8%
4Muscle Band5.9%
5Black Belt4.8%
6White Herb4.6%
7Charcoal3.9%
8Wide Lens3.3%

Teammates

1Whimsicott
2Garchomp
3Raichu
4Staraptor
5Metagross
6Farigiraf
7Sinistcha
8Tyranitar

Natures

1Jolly38.7%
2Adamant23.3%
3Modest10.6%
4Timid9.7%
5Naive7.2%
6Hasty3.8%
7Lonely1.5%
8Naughty1.4%

Abilities

1Iron Fist57.6%
2Blaze42.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best moveset for Infernape in Pokémon Champions?: The most popular moveset for Infernape in Doubles (Current) includes Fake Out, Close Combat, Fire Punch, Flare Blitz.
What nature should Infernape use?: Jolly is the most commonly used nature for Infernape in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What held item does Infernape run?: Focus Sash is the most popular held item for Infernape in Doubles (Current).