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'''Flint's Infernape''' (Japanese: '''オーバのゴウカザル ''' ''Ōba's Goukazaru'') is the only known Pokémon owned by {{EF|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}}.

===History===

[[File:Young Flint.png|thumb|left|250px|{{p|Chimchar}} in Flint's childhood]]

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' Chimchar was first shown battling by Flint's side as a child. At the time, {{ci|Sunyshore}} was full of hoodlums. It took on two Trainers who sent out {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|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 {{p|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 {{p|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 {{m|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.

[[File:Flint Monferno.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Monferno}} in the finals of the [[Sinnoh League]]]]

In ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'', Flint recalled facing a {{p|Snorlax}} with this {{p|Monferno}} at about Ash's age in the finals of the [[Sinnoh League]]. Monferno began with {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Snorlax deflected with {{m|Whirlwind}}. Monferno continued with {{m|Mach Punch}}, easily absored by Snorlax. Snorlax then used {{m|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 {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}}.

[[File:Flint and Infernape.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Infernape]] facing Ash in a Gym battle]]

In ''[[DP165|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 {{AP|Buizel}} as its first opponent, Buizel started out with {{m|Water Gun}}, which Infernape dodged by jumping. While still in the air, Ash then ordered Buizel to use {{m|Ice Punch}}, blocked by Infernape. With its hands now frozen, Buizel then unleashed {{m|Sonic Boom}}, only to free them in the process. As its final move, Buizel went out charging with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, countered by Infernape's {{m|Flare Blitz}}. Despite the type-advantage, Buizel was taken 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 evades. 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. Infernape's last opponent was {{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.

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 also appeared alongside Flint during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

In ''[[DP191|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 {{m|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 {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|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 {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} in Flint's battle with [[Cynthia]] even after having been previously weakened from defeating two of her other Pokémon.

===Moves used===

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{{anmov|fire|Overheat|DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!}}

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

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* Infernape is subject to a continuity error: in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', it was shown to still be a Chimchar when Flint is an adult, but is a Monferno in ''[[DP180|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.

[[Category:Elite Four Members' Pokémon]]