Chimchar locations — where to catch

In Blueberry Academy (Scarlet & Violet – The Indigo Disk)

• Polar Biome — Walk

In Hisui (Legends: Arceus)

• Deertrack Heights — Static Encounter
• Ramanas Island — Walk
• Windswept Run — Static Encounter

In Sinnoh (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum)

• Lake Verity — Gift
• Route 201 — Gift

Other games (2)

• Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl (Gen 8): Lake Verity
• Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Gen 6): Hoenn Route 101

Chimchar — full Pokédex entry