Chimchar Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Chimchar in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 62 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohChimchar Pokemon Shining Pearl 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.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Chimchar Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Chimchar Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Chimchar via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| scratch | — | Lv. 1 |
| leer | — | Lv. 1 |
| ember | — | Lv. 6 |
| taunt | — | Lv. 9 |
| power up punch | — | Lv. 12 |
| fury swipes | — | Lv. 15 |
| flame wheel | — | Lv. 17 |
| nasty plot | — | Lv. 23 |
| torment | — | Lv. 25 |
| facade | — | Lv. 31 |
| fire spin | — | Lv. 33 |
| acrobatics | — | Lv. 39 |
| slack off | — | Lv. 41 |
| flamethrower | — | Lv. 47 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Chimchar Locations
Chimchar can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Lake Verity, Sandsear Cave, and Typhlo Cavern. The most reliable spawn is at Volcanic Cave, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.
Lake Verity
1 encounter- giftLv. 5First partner PokémonOne-time
Sandsear Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Typhlo Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Volcanic Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries