Monferno

🎯 Best Counters Against Monferno

Top Pokémon to use when battling Monferno in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
8	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
9	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
10	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673

📖 Complete Monferno Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Monferno (#391) is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,801 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Monferno has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Monferno in 2026.

📊 Monferno Stats Analysis

Monferno's Attack stat is 158 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Monferno may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 105 Defense (Average) and 162 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 425. This gives Monferno reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Monferno's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Monferno Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Monferno depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Flame Wheel (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Monferno has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Monferno PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Monferno can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Fire, Grass-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Flying types.

Master League

In Master League, Monferno faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Monferno Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Monferno's effectiveness depends on its typing and 158 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Monferno use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Monferno in Pokémon GO

Monferno can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Monferno Evolution Guide

Monferno is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Chimchar (#390)
• Monferno (#391) ← current — 25 Candy
• Infernape (#392) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Monferno in Pokémon GO

Shiny Monferno is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Monferno gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,054 - 1,124 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Monferno

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.