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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|trainername=Professor Kukui
|pokemonname=Incineroar
|jtrainername=ククイ博士
|jpokemonname=ガオガエン
|tmtrainername=Dr. Kukui
|tmpokemonname=Gaogaen
|image=[[File:Kukui Incineroar.png|250px]]
|caption=Professor Kukui's Incineroar
|location=[[Alola]]
|epname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|evolution=2
|epnum=SM063
|numeps1=an unknown number of
|firststagename=Litten
|firstevoep=SM063
|firstevoname=Prior to Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|numeps2=an unknown number of
|secondstagename=Torracat
|secondevoep=SM063
|secondevoname=Prior to Pushing the Fiery Enevlope!
|prevonum=725
|evo1num=726
|evo2num=727
|current=[[Party|With Professor Kukui]]
|gender=Male<ref>In the games only. Randomized in the [[Battle Tree]].</ref>|
|ability={{a|Blaze}}<ref>In the games only. Can be {{a|Intimidate}} when fought in the Battle Tree.</ref>
|java1=[[Toru Sakurai]]
|enva1=N/A
|java2=Unseen
|enva2=
|java3=[[Toru Sakurai]]
|enva3=[[H.D. Quinn]]
}}

'''Professor Kukui's Incineroar''' (Japanese: '''ククイ博士のガオガエン''' ''Dr. Kukui's Gaogaen''), commonly known as the '''Masked Royal's Incineroar''' (Japanese: '''ロイヤルマスクのガオガエン''' ''Royal Mask's Gaogaen''), is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Professor Kukui]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} and the {{pkmn|games}}. In the anime, Professor Kukui uses it under the alias of the Masked Royal.

==History==
[[File:Kukui Litten.png|thumb|left|250px|As Litten]]
Incineroar was first seen on television at the [[Battle Royal Dome]] in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]'' alongside the {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}}. They had successfully won nineteen {{pkmn|battle}}s and were aiming to win their twentieth. They won by defeating a {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Primarina}}, and a {{p|Decidueye}} that belonged to three [[Battle Royal Trainers]]. After the match, the Masked Royal invited people to take part in a battle tomorrow. The next day, the Masked Royal and Incineroar took the stage, where it was approached by [[Ash's Litten]], who'd taken an interest in Incineroar. Ash apologized for interrupting and was invited to take part in a match alongside {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}. Incineroar went up against Litten, {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}, and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}. After withstanding several attacks, it attacked all three with {{m|Darkest Lariat}}, defeating Marowak and Charjabug. The battle continued against Litten, but it was eventually defeated.

The next day, Professor Kukui, after seeing Ash and Litten training to use {{m|Flame Charge}}, showed up as the Masked Royal with Incineroar. They had a battle where Litten struggled to use Flame Charge, before [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{p|Torracat}}. The battle continued but despite Torracat mastering Flame Charge, Incineroar came out victorious. After the match, the Masked Royal declared Incineroar and Torracat rivals.

[[File:Kukui and Incineroar.png|thumb|left|250px|Incineroar and the Masked Royal]]
Incineroar reappeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', where it took part in a battle against [[Mr. Electric]] and his {{p|Electivire}}. Despite Mr. Electric cheating, Incineroar held its own until it was attacked by [[Mad Magmar]]'s {{p|Magmortar}}, resulting in Mr. Electric's disqualification. The Masked Royal and Incineroar were then challenged to another match by Mad Magmar the following day. The next day, they got to the ring just in time, but before the match could begin, Incineroar found itself under attack by the [[Revengers]]' {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{alo|Muk}}, and {{alo|Golem}}. Annoyed by their cheating, Ash and Torracat teamed up with the Masked Royal and Incineroar but were confronted by [[Viren]], the leader of the Revengers. Viren planned to buy the Battle Royal Dome for it to become a part of the Rainbow Happy Resorts. A tag battle ensued with Ash and Masked Royal going up against Mr. Electric and Mad Magmar and their Electivire and Magmortar. Despite more foul play from the Revengers, the Masked Royal and Ash came out on top. Viren, not willing to give up just yet sent out his {{p|Pangoro}} but a combo move from Incineroar and Torracat sent them flying.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Kukui was forced to sent it out to battle [[Gozu]], as his and [[Faba]]'s Pokémon had been defeated. It swiftly defeated Gozu's {{me|Aggron}} with {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}, but this also unveiled Kukui's secret identity to Faba. Afterwards, it joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} with [[Z-Move|Z-Power]] so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

Incineroar appeared again ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', where it was seen defeating Mad Magmar's Magmortar at the Battle Royale Dome. The next day at the {{isl|Melemele}} Shopping Mall, Incineroar took part in a demonstration and met up with its fans as a part the Masked Royal's meet-and-greet tour. It was later lent to [[Molayne]], who had agreed to fill in for Kukui, so he could meet up with Burnet and Ash. However, its Poké Ball was taken by [[James]] and [[Faba]], who had mistaken Molayne for an imposter. When Mad Magmar arrived to seek revenge, Incineroar was sent out by Faba, who had taken on the role of Masked Royal. It took on Mad Magmar and his Magmortar again, only to fail under Faba's command. Once Kukui reprised his role as the Masked Royal, Incineroar easily defeated Magmortar with Malicious Moonsault.

In [[SM125]], Kukui was revealed to have received Incineroar as a Litten when he was young.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Kukui Incineroar Gentle.png|thumb|250px|Incineroar's gentle side]]
Incineroar is shown to be a tough Pokémon, managing to withstand several attacks at once, and even being able to defeat several Pokémon with a single move. It is charismatic as well, easily winning over a crowd with its powerful and elegant moves. Incineroar's strength was shown once again in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where it was able to defeat [[Gozu]]'s {{me|Aggron}}, a Pokémon that had just defeated three other Pokémon with a single move.

Despite its tough personality, Incineroar is shown to have a gentle side. This was demonstrated in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', when it allowed two children to hang onto its arms. In that same episode, it also felt bad for making a child cry and falling on top of [[Faba]].

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire|dark|Kukui {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Incineroar Darkest Lariat|1=Incineroar Bulk Up|2=Incineroar Throat Chop}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Darkest Lariat|1=Bulk Up|2=Throat Chop}}|image2=Kukui {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Incineroar Cross Chop|1=Litten Ember|2=Litten Scratch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Cross Chop|1=Ember as a Litten|2=Scratch as a Litten}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Darkest Lariat|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Bulk Up|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Throat Chop|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Cross Chop|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|SM097|No Stone Unturned!{{tt|*|Incineroar was mentioned to know Brick Break before learning Cross Chop}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM125|}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM125|SM125{{tt|*|Not seen}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM125|}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Z-Moves used===
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Kukui Incineroar Malicious Moonsault.png|150px]]
| {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}
| ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''
| {{m|Darkest Lariat}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Incineroar strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. Its body then becomes surrounded in yellow-orange fire and it jumps into the air, landing chest-first onto the opponent and causing a big explosion.
|}

==In the games==
If the {{player}} chose {{p|Rowlet}}, [[Professor Kukui]] will use an Incineroar against them during {{al|Pokémon League}} battles in every game he appears in. Incineroar is also included in Kukui's pool of Pokémon for the [[Battle Tree]] in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], regardless of the player's {{pkmn2|starter}} choice.

{| 
! [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]],<br>[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
! colspan="2" | Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
|-
! {{al|Pokémon League}}
! colspan="2" | [[Battle Tree]]
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level={{tt|58|Champion battle (SM)}}/{{tt|65|Title Defense battle (SM)}}/{{tt|68|Title Defense battle (USUM)}}
|type1=Fire|type2=Dark
|held=Firium Z
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Cross Chop|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=both
|type1=Fire|type2=Dark
|ability=Blaze
|ability2=Intimidate
|level=50
|held=Firium Z
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Throat Chop|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flare Blitz|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=both
|type1=Fire|type2=Dark
|ability=Blaze
|ability2=Intimidate
|level=50
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Cross Chop|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|}

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Litten|Torracat|Incineroar}}

==Notes==
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[[Category:Kukui's Pokémon|Incineroar]]
[[Category:Sun and Moon characters|Incineroar]]
[[Category:Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon characters|Incineroar]]

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[[zh:库库伊博士的炽焰咆哮虎]]