Flint's Infernape: Difference between revisions

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}}.

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.