Infernape

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“It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.” — Infernape's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Infernape^{(JPJapanese: ゴウカザル,

Romaji: Goukazaru)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fourth generation games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It is the final evolution of Chimchar.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

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 agile Pokémon practices a unique kind of martial art that involves all of its limbs, as it shrouds itself in flame and uses fiery punches and kicks. This form of battle is comparable to dancing. Infernape is also known to possess unrivalled speed and agility. Infernape's flame is also said to never go out.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

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

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Notable trainers owned a Infernape include Ash Ketchum, Flint, Allegra and Lucas. Ash's Infernape, as a Chimchar, was previously owned by Paul until he released it.

Origin and inspiration[]

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.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title	Entry

Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.
Pokémon Pearl	Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Pokémon Platinum	It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Pokémon HeartGold	It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Pokémon White	It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Pokémon Black 2	It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Pokémon White 2	It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Pokémon Y	It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	A tall, hardy Pokémon with a dazzling appearance. It shrouds itself in flame and battles as if engaged in dance—truly a sight to behold.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	This Pokémon confounds opponents with its speed. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.
Pokémon Violet	It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.