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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Infernape shares the same species as four other [[Pokémon]] as a Flame [[Pokémon]].
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*Infernape shares the same species as [[Charmeleon]], [[Charizard]], [[Flareon]] and [[Moltres]]. All known as Flame [[Pokémon]].
*Infernape is the shortest of all the final form starter [[Pokémon]], at 3 ft. 11 in.
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*Infernape is the shortest of all the final form starter [[Pokémon]], with 3 ft. 11 in.
 
*Infernape is loosely based on the character [[wikipedia:Sun Wukong|Son Gokū]] (hence its Japanese name "''Goukazaru''"), the "''Monkey King''"
 
*Infernape is loosely based on the character [[wikipedia:Sun Wukong|Son Gokū]] (hence its Japanese name "''Goukazaru''"), the "''Monkey King''"
 
*Infernape is the only fully evolved Sinnoh Starter not to have a unique type combination, as Torterra has Grass/Ground type, while Empoleon has Water/Steel type. It shares its type with Blaziken and Emboar. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to be immune to Sandstorm, as Torterra is part Ground, while Empoleon is part Steel. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to have an immunity, as Torterra is immune to Electric attacks, while Empoleon is immune to Poison attacks.
 
*Infernape is the only fully evolved Sinnoh Starter not to have a unique type combination, as Torterra has Grass/Ground type, while Empoleon has Water/Steel type. It shares its type with Blaziken and Emboar. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to be immune to Sandstorm, as Torterra is part Ground, while Empoleon is part Steel. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to have an immunity, as Torterra is immune to Electric attacks, while Empoleon is immune to Poison attacks.

Revision as of 19:27, 28 December 2012

[[Category:Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation IV Pokémon]] [[Category:Brown Pokémon]] Infernape (Japanese: ゴウカザル Goukazaru) is the Fire/Fighting-type Starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, evolved from Monferno and Chimchar.

Etymology

Infernape received its name from the words "Inferno" which means fire and "Ape" which means tailless monkey even though Infernape has one. Its Japanese name Goukazaru (ゴウカザル) is reference to the Japanese name of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King (whom this Pokémon is based on) from "Journey To The West", Son Gokū.

Appearance

File:InfernapeC.jpg

An Infernape.

Infernape is a brown and white ape-like Pokémon with flames sprouting from its head. It has several gold plates that cover its body on its shoulders, wrists, knees, and chest. Infernape's arms, legs, and tail are a dark brown color while its upper body, forelegs, and head are white. It is the fastest starter of the Sinnoh starters last evolutions. It has brown ears but inside it's blue. Its feet are white but the toes are blue.

Special Abilities

Infernape have the ability Blaze which ups its attack to 150% when its HP is at 30% or lower. Sometimes the power can cause Infernape to loose controlpower can cause Infernape to loose control but Infernape can regain control over their power with training. Infernape use a combat style that utilizes all four of its limbs, similar to the Muay Thai fighting style. Having fully evolved, Infernape is capable of using Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, and exclusively Blast Burn.

In the Anime

Infernape first made an appearance in the Pokémon movie The Rise of Darkrai. Ash's Monferno evolved into an Infernape in the episode "Fighting Ire with Fire!" of the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl anime.

File:Infernape and mach punch.png

In the Manga

Pokemon Adventures

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Infernape in the Pokémon Adventures Manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Pearl owns an Infernape.

Evolution

Infernape is the evolved form of Monferno as of level 36. And is the final Evolution of Chimchar

Game Info

Infernape first appeared in the Generation IV games. It is the final stage of the Starter Pokémon Chimchar, and the evolved form of Monferno. It will evolve from a Monferno at level 36.

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Monferno None
Platinum Evolve Monferno None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None

Side Game Locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Dark Crater Pit (B6F-B14F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace


Pokédex Entries

Template:GenIVPokédex

Trivia

  • Infernape shares the same species as Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon and Moltres. All known as Flame Pokémon.
  • Infernape is the shortest of all the final form starter Pokémon, with 3 ft. 11 in.
  • Infernape is loosely based on the character Son Gokū (hence its Japanese name "Goukazaru"), the "Monkey King"
  • Infernape is the only fully evolved Sinnoh Starter not to have a unique type combination, as Torterra has Grass/Ground type, while Empoleon has Water/Steel type. It shares its type with Blaziken and Emboar. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to be immune to Sandstorm, as Torterra is part Ground, while Empoleon is part Steel. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to have an immunity, as Torterra is immune to Electric attacks, while Empoleon is immune to Poison attacks.
  • Despite its HeartGold and SoulSilver entry implies, Infernape cannot learn Agility.
File:Infernape plush toy.png

Infernape Plush Toy

See also