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Chimchar - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Chimchar

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Chimchar is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Chimchar and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Chimchar learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Chimchar.

All Chimchar Pages
Chimchar	The Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp Request

Hisui Pokedex
Alakazam (#60)	Chimchar (#61)	Monferno (#62)

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How to Get Chimchar and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
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How to Get Chimchar

How to Get Chimchar Video Walkthrough

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Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Chimchar Appears

Chimchar Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Deertrack Heights Ramanas Island
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Not Found Here
Coronet Highlands	Not Found Here
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

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Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

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Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Obsidian Fieldlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Encounter in The Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp

Another way to catch a Chimchar is by playing through the request The Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp. The request tasks players to capture a Chimchar in Obsidian Fields.

The Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp Guide and Walkthrough

Chimchar Evolution

Evolution Line
Chimchar	Lv. 14 →	Monferno	Lv. 36 →	Infernape

Research Tasks for Chimchar

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/6/10
	Number you've caught without being spotted	1/2/3/4/5
	Times you've seen it use Ember	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've given it food	1/2/3/4/5
	Number you've evolved	1

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Chimchar's Research Tasks Fast

Find two Chimchars in Obsidian Fieldlands and give each food before catching them. Then, evolve one of them.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Chimchar Type and Basic Info

Chimchar - Basic Info

Category	Chimp Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 08"	Weight	13.7 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name “Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Dazzling Honey	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Oran Berry

Chimchar Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Chimchar

Chimchar Base Stats

HP	44
Atk	58
Def	44
Sp. Atk	58
Sp. Def	44
Speed	61
Total Base Stats	309

Chimchar Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Tackle	40	100	30
6 (15)	Ember	40	100	25
11 (20)	Swift	60	-	20
18 (28)	Flame Wheel	60	100	20
25 (35)	Nasty Plot	0	-	20
34 (45)	Flamethrower	80	100	10
43 (54)	Double-Edge	100	100	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Aerial Ace	60	-	20
Stealth Rock	40	100	20
Swift	60	-	20
Focus Energy	0	-	20
Bulk Up	0	-	10
Rest	0	-	10
Fire Punch	75	100	10
Thunder Punch	75	100	10
Shadow Claw	70	100	15
Iron Tail	100	75	5
Flamethrower	80	100	10

Chimchar Pokedex Number

All Chimchar Pages
Chimchar	The Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp Request

Hisui Pokedex
Alakazam (#60)	Chimchar (#61)	Monferno (#62)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Chimchar in Other Pokemon Games

Chimchar in Other Pokemon Games
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