Infernape (Japanese: ゴウカザル Goukazaru) is a dual-type Fire/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Monferno starting at level 36. It is the final form of Chimchar.
Biology
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.
Evolution
Infernape evolves from Monferno and is the final form of Chimchar.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#006 | | Johto
#— | | 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 | | |
| Generation V | | | Unova
#— | | Black | It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. | | White | | Black 2 | It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. | | White 2 | | |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
#— | | Hoenn
#— | | X | Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. | | Y | It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. | | Omega Ruby | Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. | | Alpha Sapphire | It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. | | |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#006 | | Hisui
#063 | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. | | Brilliant Diamond | It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out. | | Shining Pearl | Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. | | 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. | | |
| Generation IX | | Paldea
#— | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
#196 | | Scarlet | This Pokémon confounds opponents with its speed. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. | | Violet | It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent. | | |
Game locations
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In side games
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| Generation VIII | | | This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games. | | |
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Infernape
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Infernape
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Infernape
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Infernape
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Infernape
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Infernape
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush  | Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds | Base HP: 54 | | | Base Attack: 81 | Base Defense: 53 | Base Speed: 70 | | |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei | | Attack Power: | ★★★★★ | | 
| True Strength | | Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less. | | | |
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Evolution data
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Other sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Infernape made his main series debut in Fighting Ire With Fire!, when Ash's Monferno evolved into one while saving Ash's Pikachu, Dawn's Piplup, Paul's Electabuzz, and Barry's Empoleon from Team Rocket's falling mecha.
Flint's Infernape debuted in Flint Sparks the Fire! as his main Pokémon. It was used in a battle against Ash, easily defeating his Buizel, Infernape, and Pikachu. It also reappeared in several later episodes.
Other
Infernape debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of Allegra. It battled against Brock's Croagunk, and alongside Maury's Torterra and Kai's Empoleon to stop the consequences of Dialga and Palkia's battle. It was later used in the Alamos Town Pokémon Contest, where it helped Allegra win a Ribbon.
An Infernape belonging to Alternate World Ash appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | DP163 | Infernape | Dawn's Pokédex | Infernape, the Flame Pokémon and the evolved form of Monferno. Infernape's fiery crown reflects its fiery nature, and its speed is unmatched. | |
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Flint's Infernape briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Skyla's Swanna and Acerola's Palossand, it battled Bettie's Pikachu, Iris's Haxorus, and Barry's Piplup, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.
GOTCHA!
An Infernape briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Flint.
Pokémon Evolutions
An Infernape appeared in a flashback in The Rival, under the ownership of Lucas, having been obtained as a Chimchar. Lucas used it in his battle against Mars and her Purugly at the Spear Pillar, easily defeating it with Close Combat.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
- Main article: Yū Shirogane's Infernape
Yū Shirogane has an Infernape, which he received as a Chimchar.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Chimler
In Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, Pearl's Monferno, Chimler, evolved into an Infernape in Veilstone City alongside Diamond's Tru.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Mitsumi's Infernape
Infernape is the final form of Mitsumi's first partner Pokémon, Chimchar. It made its debut in Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!, where it represented its Trainer in a Beauty Contest.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
An Infernape appeared in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori, under the ownership of Hideyoshi.
In the TCG
- Main article: Infernape (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Ultimate
Infernape appears in the background in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. It appears in the Blazing Chamber, along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar.
Wii U Trophy Information
NA: Infernape's flames burn like a raging inferno - that's probably how it got its name. The fire on its head never goes out, and the flames on its hands and feet, combined with its unique skills, make Infernape look like it's performing some kind of elaborate fire dance when it fights.
PAL: Doesn't the name just conjure up images of this fair creature living a peaceful life in a forest of ferns? You know, In-fern-ape. ...What, you think it's actually to do with "inferno"? Hmm... Well, maybe... Anyway, it has a crown of fire that never goes out, and combines flames and fighting in a way that looks like some kind of fire dance.
Trivia
- In English, the category "Flame Pokémon" is shared by Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Kantonian Moltres, and Infernape.
- In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン Honō Pokémon (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン Kaen Pokémon (Flame Pokémon).
- Infernape and its pre-evolutions were designed by Takao Unno.[1]
Origin
Infernape appears to be based on a monkey with some elements of a chimpanzee. 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 and is believed to have influenced Sun Wukong. It may also be based on Monkey Kung Fu.
Name origin
Infernape may be a combination of inferno and ape.
Goukazaru may be combination of 業火 gōka (hellfire or inferno) and 猿 saru (monkey).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | वानफ़ायर Vanfire | From वानर vanar and fire |  Thai | โกคาซารุ Kokhasaru | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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