Flint's Infernape

Flint's Infernape オーバのゴウカザル Ōba's Goukazaru

Flint's Infernape

Debuts in Flint Sparks the Fire! Caught at Sinnoh Evolves in Prior to "Flint Sparks the Fire!" Prior to "Flint Sparks the Fire!" Gender Unknown Ability Unknown Current location With Flint

→ → This Pokémon spent an unknown number of episodes as Chimchar and an unknown number of episodes as Monferno.

Voice actor Japanese English As Chimchar Katsuyuki Konishi Bill Rogers As Monferno Katsuyuki Konishi Bill Rogers As Infernape Katsuyuki Konishi Bill Rogers

Flint's Infernape (Japanese: オーバのゴウカザル Ōba's Goukazaru) is the only known Pokémon owned by Flint in the anime. It is also one of the Pokémon he uses in the games, being his main one in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

In the anime

History

Chimchar in Flint's childhood

In Flint Sparks the Fire! Chimchar was first shown battling by Flint's side as a child. At the time, Sunyshore was full of hoodlums. It took on two Trainers who sent out Stunky and Jolteon, who were defeated rather easily. Before long, Flint and Chimchar were known as the strongest Trainers in all of Sunyshore, winning battle after battle on their way to the top. When Flint first met Volkner, Chimchar battled his Pikachu and won. Afterwards, they had a rematch, which it lost, causing a rivalry between the two Trainers. Later, the two were shown wondering in a forest at night, during a rain. It was here they encountered a rogue poacher and his Houndoom, later revealed to be the Proprietor, a good friend of both in the present. Chimchar and Flint get knocked by the blast coming from Houndoom, leaving Volkner to continue on his own. Finishing up with Volt Tackle, the poacher is finally chased away. Exhausted from the battle, the gang is shown lying on the ground, becoming friends since that day. Having numerous battles with Volkner day after day, Flint finally decided to leave the city on the journey to becoming stronger.

Monferno in the finals of the Sinnoh League

In Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, Flint recalled facing a Snorlax with this Monferno at about Ash's age in the finals of the Sinnoh League. Monferno began with Flamethrower, which Snorlax deflected with Whirlwind. Monferno continued with Mach Punch, easily absored by Snorlax. Snorlax then used Body Slam with a successful contact. The rest of the battle was not shown, but Flint ended up winning the Sinnoh League. Before long, Monferno evolved into Infernape and Flint became a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four.

Infernape facing Ash in a Gym battle

In Flint Sparks the Fire!, Infernape made its first appearance where it saved Ash from Volkner's Gym's arm machines that had grabbed him as he refused to take a free Badge, which Volkner was now giving away due to loss of passion in battling. Fruitlessly trying to convince him to have the battle, the decision was made for Flint to battle Ash in his place, which Volkner agreed to watch. Taking on Buizel as its first opponent, Buizel started out with Water Gun, which Infernape dodged by jumping. While still in the air, Ash then ordered Buizel to use Ice Punch, blocked by Infernape. With its hands now frozen, Buizel then unleashed Sonic Boom, only to free them in the process. As its final move, Buizel went out charging with Aqua Jet, countered by Infernape's Flare Blitz. Despite the type-advantage, Buizel was taken out of the match. Infernape's next opponent was none other than Infernape. Ash's Infernape started off with a Flame Wheel, which Flint's evades. It then used a series of Mach Punches, all of which were dodged. Despite a vigorous attempt, Ash's Infernape proved no match either, as it was knocked out by an exceedingly powerful Mach Punch, earning Flint's Infernape two wins in a row. Infernape's last opponent was Pikachu. Unlike the last two, it held on well. During the battle, it sparked the flashback of Volkner battling side-by-side with Flint in the woods. After a long battle, Pikachu went charging with Volt Tackle, clashed by Infernape's Thunder Punch. As Pikachu was finally unable to continue, Flint was awarded the win of the match.

In Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, Infernape came to the rescue when Team Rocket robbed Kenny's Floatzel. Infernape stopped them by using Overheat and sent them blasting off. Afterwards, it had a battle with Jasmine's Steelix, which Infernape again won with a single Flare Blitz.

Infernape also appeared alongside Flint during the credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Memories are Made of Bliss! Infernape was seen battling against Cynthia's Garchomp on TV. Despite a very harsh battle, Infernape could not beat Garchomp, and was knocked out by the Mach Pokémon's Dragon Rush.

Personality and characteristics

Infernape is considered to be quite a humdinger, as it is very well-trained and powerful. This strength was first shown when it was still a Chimchar where it took out a Stunky and Jolteon singlehandedly. The same also applies to Flint's battle with Ash when it easily took out all three of his Pokémon. Infernape is also highly persistent, fighting to the very end with Garchomp in Flint's battle with Cynthia even after having been previously weakened from defeating two of her other Pokémon.

Moves used

Using Flare Blitz Using Close Combat	Move First Used In Mach Punch † Flint Sparks the Fire! Flare Blitz † Flint Sparks the Fire! Flamethrower Flint Sparks the Fire! Close Combat † Flint Sparks the Fire! Thunder Punch Flint Sparks the Fire! Overheat Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

Infernape is Flint's highest-leveled Pokémon in Diamond and Pearl, and though it isn't in Platinum (that position being given to his Magmortar instead), it is still used in his team when rebattling the Elite Four.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Pokémon Platinum
Types: Fire Fighting Ability: Blaze Held item: Sitrus Berry Infernape♂ Lv.61 Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Mach Punch Fighting Physical   --	Types: Fire Fighting Ability: Blaze Held item: None Infernape♂ Lv.55/71 Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Mach Punch Fighting Physical   --

In the TCG

This listing is of cards featuring Flint's Infernape in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Flint's Infernape Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Infernape		Rising Rivals		43/111	Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit
					Infernape Half Deck		003/018
Infernape LV.X		Rising Rivals		108/111	Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit
					Infernape Half Deck		004/018

Trivia

• Out of all the Elite Four's Pokémon (excluding anime-considered Champions such as Lance and Cynthia), Infernape is the only one to make more than one physical appearance in the anime.
• Infernape is subject to a continuity error: in Flint Sparks the Fire!, it was shown to still be a Chimchar when Flint is an adult, but is a Monferno in Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, where Flint is still a child. It's unknown if Monferno's appearance is a mistake or a retcon to their story.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Chimchar, Monferno, and Infernape.

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