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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fire|
type2=Fighting|
trainername=Flint|
pokemonname=Infernape|
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jpokemonname=ゴウカザル|
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tmpokemonname=Goukazaru|
image=[[File:Flint Infernape.png|280px]] |
caption=Flint's Infernape |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the games}}|
location=[[Sinnoh]] |
evolution=2|
epnum=DP165|
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firststagename=Chimchar|
numeps2=an unknown number of|
secondstagename=Monferno|
epname=Flint Sparks the Fire!|
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firstevonametiming=Prior to|
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secondevonametiming=Prior to|
secondevoname=Flint Sparks the Fire!|
current=[[Party|With Flint]]|
enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java1=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]|
enva2=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java2=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]|
enva3=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java3=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]] ([[DP165]]-[[DP180]])<br>[[Shogo Sakata]] ([[JN100]])|
}}
'''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 {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
====History====
=====Pre-series=====
It was revealed in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' that Infernape battled by Flint's side since he was a child, when it was a Chimchar. At the time, {{ci|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 {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|Jolteon}}, defeating them with a single {{m|Flamethrower}}. Flint then went on ahead to have a battle with Volkner's {{p|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 [[Pokémon poacher]] and his {{p|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 {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the poacher is finally chased away. He is later revealed to be the [[Proprietor]], a good friend of both in the present day. Exhausted from the battle, the gang was shown lying on the ground, becoming friends since that day. Having had numerous battles with Volkner day after day, Flint finally decided to leave the city on his journey to becoming stronger.

In ''[[DP180|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 {{p|Snorlax}} with his {{p|Monferno}}. Beginning with {{m|Flamethrower}}, Snorlax was able to simply blow the flames away. Monferno then followed up with a {{m|Mach Punch}}, with Snorlax's belly easily absorbing the impact. Snorlax then used {{m|Body Slam}} for a successful hit. Against all odds, Flint ended up winning the Sinnoh League and later became a member of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}}, with Monferno evolving to {{p|Infernape}}.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''=====
[[File:DP165.png|thumb|250px|left|Infernape battling Ash's Pikachu]]
Infernape debuted in ''Flint Sparks the Fire!'', 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. 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 {{AP|Buizel}} as its first opponent, Buizel started out with {{m|Water Gun}}, which Infernape dodged with a high jump. With Infernape still in the air, Ash ordered Buizel to use {{m|Ice Punch}}, which it easily blocked, having its hands frozen in the process. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Buizel then unleashed {{m|Sonic Boom}}, only to have his hands freed. As its fourth move, Buizel went out charging with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, countered by Infernape's {{m|Flare Blitz}}, which knocked Buizel out of the match. Infernape's next opponent was none other than {{AP|Infernape}}. Ash's Infernape started off with a {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Flint's evaded. It then used a series of {{m|Mach Punch}}es, 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 {{AP|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 {{m|Thunder Punch}}. As Pikachu was finally unable to continue, Flint was awarded the win of the match.
[[File:Flint and Infernape.png|thumb|250px|Infernape and Flint]]
In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Infernape came to the rescue when {{TRT}} robbed {{si|Kenny}}'s {{p|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 briefly appeared alongside Flint during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Flint finally challenged {{an|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 {{m|Dragon Rush}}. With Infernape [[Fainting|unable to stand]], it was finally eliminated from the match.

=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Infernape was used to battle {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} in Flint's [[World Coronation Series]] match against {{an|Leon}}, only to be defeated. This caused Flint's rank to drop from 7 to 8.

In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', Infernape was shown watching Cynthia's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Iris}} alongside its Trainer.

====Personality and characteristics====
Infernape is considered to be a very well-trained and powerful Pokémon. This strength was first shown when it was still a Chimchar in Flint's youth, where it took out a {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|Jolteon}} singlehandedly. The same also applies to Flint's battle with Ash when it easily took out his Buizel and Infernape and then defeated his Pikachu in a slightly more contested fight. Infernape is also highly persistent, fighting to the very end with {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} in Flint's battle with {{an|Cynthia}} even after having been previously weakened from defeating two of her other Pokémon.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Chimchar
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Monferno
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Young Flint.png|180px]]
| [[File:Flint Monferno.png|180px]]
|}

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Flint {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Chimchar Flamethrower|1=Monferno Flamethrower|2=Monferno Mach Punch|3=Infernape Overheat}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower<br>as a Chimchar|1=Flamethrower<br>as a Monferno|2=Mach Punch<br>as a Monferno|3=Overheat}}|image2=Flint Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=ThunderPunch|1=Close Combat|2=Mach Punch|3=Flare Blitz}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Close Combat|2=Mach Punch|3=Flare Blitz}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{main|Flint (Masters)#In the anime|Flint (Masters) → In the anime}}
Flint's Infernape briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].

===GOTCHA!===
Flint's Infernape briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the games==
Infernape appears as a prominent member of Flint's team in every game he appears in.

===In the [[core series]]===
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! {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
! {{game|Platinum}}
! colspan="2" | [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]
|-
! 
! 
! {{si|Pokémon League}}
! {{si|Battle Tower}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=392
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Infernape
|ability=Blaze
|level=61
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ThunderPunch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mach Punch|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=392
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Infernape
|ability=Blaze
|level={{tt|55|First battle}}/{{tt|71|Rematch (after Stark Mountain)}}
|gender=male
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|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ThunderPunch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mach Punch|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=Brilliant Diamond
|ndex=392
|pokemon=Infernape
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Iron Fist
|level={{tt|61|First battle}}/{{tt|71|First rematch}}/{{tt|81|Second rematch}}
|gender=male
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Fire Punch|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mach Punch|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=Brilliant Diamond
|ndex=392
|pokemon=Infernape
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Iron Fist
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Punch|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Punch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Close Combat|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|}

===In [[spin-off games]]===
====Pokémon Masters EX====
{{main|Flint (Masters)#Infernape|Flint (Masters) → Infernape}}
Flint's Infernape appears alongside Flint as a [[sync pair]].

{{PairDex/h|Fighting|Fire}}
{{PairDex|035|Flint|trainerlink=Flint (Masters)#Infernape|trainerimg=Flint|0392|Infernape|gender=male|Fire|Water|Special Strike|4|Story<br>''Chapter 12''}}
|}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Sticker Template Flint Background.png|x250px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards featuring Flint's Infernape in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Flint's Infernape|fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Infernape 4 (Rising Rivals 43)|Infernape]] {{SP|4}}|type=Fire|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=43/111|jpset=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpsetlink2=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Infernape Half Deck|jpnum2=003/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Infernape 4 LV.X (Rising Rivals 108)|Infernape]] {{SP|4}} ''[[Infernape 4 LV.X (Rising Rivals 108)|LV.X]]''|type=Fire|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=108/111|jpset=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpsetlink2=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Infernape Half Deck|jpnum2=004/018}}
{{cardlist/footer|fire}}

===Merchandise===
====Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit====
The '''{{TCG|Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit}}''' (Japanese: '''対戦スターターパックSP ゴウカザルVSエルレイド''') was released alongside the {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} expansion on December 26, 2008. The kit includes two half decks, which collectively focus on the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four#Sinnoh Elite Four|Elite Four]] and their {{game|Platinum}} lineups. The Infernape half deck includes [[Flint]]'s {{ct|Fire}} Pokémon and [[Bertha]]'s {{ct|Fighting}} Pokémon, while the Gallade half deck [[Aaron]]'s {{ct|Grass}} Pokémon and [[Lucien]]'s {{ct|Psychic}} Pokémon. All Pokémon are {{TCG|Pokémon 4|Pokémon}} {{SP|4}}. The kit also comes with a rulebook, damage counters, status counters, and a coin.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery |
background={{tcg fire color}} |
border={{tcg fire color dark}} |
image1=InfernapeVSGalladeSPDeckKit.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit}} |
}}

==Trivia==
* Infernape is subject to a continuity error: in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', it was still a Chimchar when Flint is an adult, but it is a Monferno in ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', where Flint is still a child. It is unknown if Monferno's appearance is a mistake or a retcon to their story.

==Related articles==
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[[Category:Elite Four members' Pokémon|Infernape]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Platinum characters]]
[[Category:Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl characters]]

[[de:Ignaz’ Panferno]]
[[es:Infernape de Flint/Fausto]]
[[fr:Simiabraz d'Adrien]]
[[it:Infernape di Vulcano]]