Infernape counters

Gen 9 Staaabmons · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Infernape
#0392 Infernape
FireFighting
USAGE 1.1% #79
ABILITYSharpness
BASE STATS
HP 76
ATK 104
DEF 71
SPA 104
SPD 71
SPE 108
BST534
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
WaterGroundFlyingPsychic
½×
FireGrassIceDarkSteel
¼×
Bug
Moves
Bitter Blade 44.4% Swords Dance 38.2% Blue Flare 33.2% Nasty Plot 28.0% Sacred Sword 27.3% U-turn 26.5% Close Combat 22.5% Secret Sword 20.7%
Items
Life Orb 30.7% Focus Sash 19.7% Choice Scarf 16.0% Air Balloon 15.5% Covert Cloak 12.9% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.5% Choice Specs 1.9% Booster Energy 0.2%
Abilities
Sharpness29.2%Desolate Land20.3%Tough Claws14.5%No Guard10.0%Magic Guard9.6%Adaptability7.4%Sheer Force6.2%Serene Grace1.6%
Common Teammates
Gholdengo51.1%Latios22.0%Primarina21.2%Gyarados19.2%Rotom-Wash18.1%Gliscor18.0%Ogerpon17.2%Zarude16.7%
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Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #79 with 1.07% usage. Sorted by reliability score.