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[[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 recieved 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[]

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.
Infernape use a combat style that utilizes all four of its limbs, similar to the Muay Thai fighting style.
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.

In the Manga[]
Pokemon Adventures[]
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[]
Version(s) | Location |
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Diamond/ Pearl | Evolve Monferno |
Platinum | Evolve Monferno |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Trade |
Side Game Locations[]
Game(s) | Location |
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Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Dark Crater Pit (B6F-B14F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Volcano Cave |
Pokémon Rumble | Fiery Furnace |
Pokédex Entries[]
Generations I - III | |
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Infernape did not appear during the Generation I - III games. | |
Diamond | |
It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out. | |
Pearl | |
Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. | |
Platinum | |
It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. | |
HeartGold | |
It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. | |
SoulSilver | |
It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. | |
Black | |
It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. | |
White | |
It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feeet. It will take on any opponent. | |
Black 2 | |
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White 2 | |
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X | |
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Y | |
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Omega Ruby | |
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Alpha Sapphire | |
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Trivia[]
- Infernape shares the same species as four other Pokémon as a Flame Pokémon.
- Infernape is the shortest of all the final form starter Pokémon, at 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.

Infernape Plush Toy
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