Pokémon Legends: Arceus - How To Find (& Catch) Chimchar

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Chimchar is an outstanding Fire-type Pokémon to include on any team, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus allows players to find and catch the generation IV starter in the wild. When bothPokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were released in Nov. 2021, players were able to choose Chimchar as their starter Pokémon as they journeyed through Sinnoh in the Diamond and Pearl remakes. Thanks to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, players can reacquire one of the best starter Pokémon of all time without having to forgo choosing a Pokémon Legends: Arceus starter.

Chimchar is the base form of Infernape, which is considered to be one of the best Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon of all time. Having an Infernape on any given team allows players to more freely choose how they want to build their team offensively, as Infernape excels as either a physical attacker, special attacker, or a bit of both. Additionally, Infernape's superior speed allows players to take advantage of the new battle mechanics as its faster moves like Mach Punch will allow it to attack multiple turns in a row with Agile Style and end with a high damaging finisher in Strong Style.

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Chimchar has several places that it can be found, but the earliest way players are going to be able to get their hands on a Chimchar is by completing the Mysterious Will-o'-the-Wisp request. Shortly after calming Kleavor in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a Jubilife Village NPC named Paira will have a request that players can grab that brings them to the Obsidian Fieldlands. This request leads players to their first Chimchar encounter if they choose to accept it. Alternatively, players can catch a Monferno, the evolved form of Chimchar, in the