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Flint's Infernape
オーバのゴウカザル Ōba's Goukazaru
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Flint Infernape.png
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 Male*
Ability Unknown
Current location With Flint
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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.

History

Chimchar in Flint's childhood

In Flint Sparks the Fire!, Chimchar was first shown battling by Flint's side when he was still a child. At the time, Sunyshore had a notorious reputation of being full of hoodlums. Having battles day after day, Flint and Chimchar were soon known as the strongest Trainers in all of Sunyshore. When Flint first met Volkner, Chimchar had just taken on two Trainers who sent out Stunky and Jolteon, defeating them with a single Flamethrower. Flint then went on ahead to have a battle with Volkner's Pikachu, which he won. Soon, Volkner challenged them again, which he won, causing a rivalry between the two. Later, the two were shown wondering in a forest at night, during a rain. Encountering a rogue poacher and his Houndoom, the two were forced to battle side-by-side with each other for the first time. With Chimchar and Flint getting knocked down by Houndoom's Flamethrower, Volkner is left to continue on his own. Finishing up with Volt Tackle, the poacher is finally chased away. He is later revealed to be the Proprietor, a good friend of both in the present. 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 his journey to becoming stronger.

In Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, Flint recalled battling in the finals of the Sinnoh League. Being about Ash's age, he was the clear underdog, going up against Snorlax with his Monferno. Beginning with Flamethrower, Snorlax was able to simply blow the flames away. Monferno then followed up with a Mach Punch, with Snorlax's belly easily absorbing the impatct. Snorlax then used Body Slam for a successful hit. Against all odds, Flint ended up winning the Sinnoh League and later became a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four, with Monferno evolving to Infernape.

Monferno in the finals of the Sinnoh League

In Flint Sparks the Fire!, Infernape had also made its first appearance, saving 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. 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 with a high jump. With Infernape still in the air, Ash ordered Buizel to use Ice Punch, which it easily blocked, having its hands frozen in the process. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Buizel then unleashed Sonic Boom, only to have his hands freed. As its fourth move, Buizel went out charging with Aqua Jet, countered by Infernape's Flare Blitz, which knocked Buizel 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. As its last opponent it faced 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.

Infernape facing Ash in a Gym battle

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!, Flint finally challenged Cynthia for the title of Pokémon Champion. Defeating two of her Pokémon, Infernape finally went up against Cynthia's Garchomp. After a fierce battle, Flint ordered Infernape to finish the battle with Flare Blitz, countered by Garchomp's Dragon Rush. With Infernape unable to stand, it was finally eliminated from the match.

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

Flint Chimchar Flamethrower.png
Using Flamethrower
as a Chimchar
Flint Infernape ThunderPunch.png
Using Thunder Punch
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
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Types:
Fire Fighting
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Berry
Infernape Lv.61
Flare Blitz
Fire Physical
ThunderPunch
Electric Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Mach Punch
Fighting Physical
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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 Pokémon 4 Fire Rising Rivals Uncommon 43/111 Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit    
      Infernape Half Deck   003/018
Infernape Pokémon 4 LV.X Fire Rising Rivals Rare Holo LV.X 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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