Infernape (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Infernape (disambiguation).

Infernape Flame Pokémon ゴウカザル Goukazaru #392 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Blaze Cacophony Cacophony Iron Fist Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Human-Like Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Infernape 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 121.3 lbs. 55.0 kg Infernape 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 209 Gen. IV Unknown IV 240 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Infernape 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Infernape (Japanese: ゴウカザル Goukazaru) is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Monferno starting at level 36. It is the final form of Chimchar.

Biology

Infernape is a bipedal, primate-like Pokémon that is primarily reddish-brown with sections of white fur on its chest, head, and lower legs. Several gold markings adorn its body: swirled, circular ones on its knees and shoulders flame-shaped ones on the back of its hands, and a stripe around its back that forms two swirls on its chest. On top of its head is a large flame, which is never extinguished. Infernape has an orange, rounded muzzle, long, round ears with blue inside, and a red ridge over its eyes. The eyes themselves are blue with yellow sclerae. There are five blue digits on both its feet and hands, and it has a long tail. This quick Pokémon practices a unique kind of martial art that involves all of its limbs. This style uses fiery punches and kicks as well.

In the anime

Main series

Infernape in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Infernape

Infernape made its main series debut in Fighting Ire With Fire!, when Ash's Monferno evolved into it while saving Ash's Pikachu, Dawn's Piplup, Paul's Electabuzz, and Barry's Empoleon from Team Rocket's falling mecha.

Flint's Infernape

Flint's Infernape debuted in Flint Sparks the Fire!. It reappeared in Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port! and Memories are Made of Bliss!.

Other

Infernape debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of Allegra. It battled against Brock's Croagunk, and alongside Maury's Torterra and Kai's Empoleon to stop the consequences of Dialga and Palkia's battle. It was later used in the Alamos Town Pokémon Contest, where it helped Allegra win a Ribbon.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP163 Infernape Dawn's Pokédex Infernape, the Flame Pokémon and the evolved form of Monferno. Infernape's fiery crown reflects its fiery nature, and its speed is unmatched.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Flint's Infernape

Flint's Infernape briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Skyla's Swanna and Acerola's Palossand, it battled Bettie's Pikachu, Iris's Haxorus, and Barry's Piplup, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

GOTCHA!

Flint's Infernape

An Infernape briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Flint.

In the manga

Infernape in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Main article: Yū Shirogane's Infernape

Yū Shirogane has an Infernape, which he received as a Chimchar.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Chimler

In Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, Pearl's Monferno, Chimler, evolved into an Infernape in Veilstone City alongside Diamond's Tru.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Mitsumi's Infernape

Infernape is the final form of Mitsumi's starter Pokémon, Chimchar. It made its debut in Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!, where it represented its Trainer in a Beauty Contest.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

An Infernape appeared in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori, under the ownership of Hideyoshi.

In the TCG

Main article: Infernape (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Ultimate

Infernape appears in the background in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar.

Wii U Trophy Information

NA: Infernape's flames burn like a raging inferno - that's probably how it got its name. The fire on its head never goes out, and the flames on its hands and feet, combined with its unique skills, make Infernape look like it's performing some kind of elaborate fire dance when it fights.

PAL: Doesn't the name just conjure up images of this fair creature living a peaceful life in a forest of ferns? You know, In-fern-ape. ...What, you think it's actually to do with "inferno"? Hmm... Well, maybe... Anyway, it has a crown of fire that never goes out, and combines flames and fighting in a way that looks like some kind of fire dance.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #006 Johto #— Diamond It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out. Pearl Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. Platinum It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. HeartGold It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. White Black 2 It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. Y It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. Omega Ruby Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. Alpha Sapphire It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Monferno Platinum Evolve Monferno HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Evolve from the Global Link event Chimchar Black 2 White 2 Evolve from the Global Link event Chimchar
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Monferno
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Monferno Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Monferno

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Deep Dark Crater (B6F-B14F) MD Sky Deep Dark Crater (B6F-B14F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave Rumble Fiery Furnace MD Blazing Evolve Monferno MD Stormy MD Light Evolve Monferno* PokéPark Wii Lava Zone Ranger: GS Mt. Sorbet, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore Conquest Evolve Monferno Rumble U Magical Lake: Dual Launchers (Boss), Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 5 Shuffle Event: Infernape Appears Rumble World Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (Back Boss) Picross Area 19: Stage 03
Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal Masters EX Chapter 12: Candle and Flame (Flint's)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Infernape	Japanese	Japan	100	June 12 to 18, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013
XYORAS	Jade Infernape	Japanese region	Online	88	January 28 to February 29, 2016
XYORAS	Jade Infernape	PAL region	Online	88	January 28 to February 29, 2016
XYORAS	Jade Infernape	Taiwanese region	Online	88	January 28 to February 29, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)	Nugget (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 76		136 - 183	262 - 356
Attack: 104		98 - 171	191 - 337
Defense: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Sp. Atk: 104		98 - 171	191 - 337
Sp. Def: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Speed: 108		101 - 176	198 - 346
Total: 534	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Infernape is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP Evo.Evo. Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 011 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 011 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 011 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 011 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Slack Off Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 077 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 099 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1212 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 20 1616 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1919 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 2626 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 2929 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 4242 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 5252 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 5858 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 6868 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Infernape Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM63 TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Infernape Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Blaze Kick Fire Physical 85 90% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Infernape in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Infernape in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Infernape Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Infernape Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Rage	Infernape (Platinum 31)
High Jump Kick	Infernape 4 (Rising Rivals 43)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×3) Browser entry R-170 It spits blobs of fire to attack. It also has an explosive attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (Burn ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Fighting Field move: (past) (Burn ×1) Browser entry R-196/N-205 It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 81 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Infernape came to the Lava Zone to battle. He likes to cut loose at Venusaur's Vine Swing, Tangrowth's Swing-Along, and a few other Attractions, too.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Fire Spin Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Blaze Ability 2: Climber Ability 3: Conqueror Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Monferno when its Speed is 102 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hideyori, Hideyoshi, and Sasuke
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #361 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Shock Attack, Final Effort
Pokémon GO Base HP: 183 Base Attack: 222 Base Defense: 151 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fire Spin, Rock Smash Charged Attacks: Solar Beam, Flamethrower, Close Combat, Blast Burn†

Evolution

Unevolved Chimchar  Fire

Level 14 →

First Evolution Monferno  Fire  Fighting

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Infernape  Fire  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Infernape images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Platinum intro's sprite

Trivia

• In English, the category "Flame Pokémon" is shared by Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Kantonian Moltres, and Infernape.
  • In Japanese, Flareon has the category "ほのおポケモン" (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category "かえんポケモン" (Flame Pokémon).

Origin

Infernape appears to be based on a monkey. The gold elements in its design, as well as its Japanese name, may be linked to Son Goku, the Japanese interpretation of the character Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong is the main character in the Chinese epic Journey to the West and is a monkey with powerful abilities.

Infernape may also be based on the Vanara, a race of monkey-like humanoids in the Hindu epic Ramayana, specifically Hanuman, who was granted immunity to fire. Hanuman is also believed to have influenced Sun Wukong. It may also be based on Monkey Kung Fu.

Name origin

Infernape may be a combination of inferno and ape.

Goukazaru may be combination of 業火 gōka (hellfire or inferno) and 猿 saru (monkey).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴウカザル Goukazaru From 業火 gōka and 猿 saru French Simiabraz From simia and brasier Spanish Infernape Same as English name German Panferno From Schimpanse and Inferno Italian Infernape Same as English name Korean 초염몽 Choyeommong From 초 (超) cho, 염 (焰) yeom and monkey Mandarin Chinese 烈焰猴 Lièyànhóu Literally "Raging flame monkey". Cantonese Chinese

More languages Thai โกคาซารุ Kokhasaru Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Infernape
• Flint's Infernape
• Chimler
• Mitsumi's Infernape
• Yū Shirogane's Infernape
• Starter Pokémon

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