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| name = Incineroar |
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| image = Incineroar official artwork.png |
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| caption = ''']'''<br />] - '''Incineroar (#727)''' - ] |
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{{nihongo|'''Incineroar'''|ガオガエン|Gaogaen|{{IPAc-en|ɪ|n|ˈ|s|ɪ|n|ə|r|ɔːr}} {{respell|in|SIN|ə|rohr}}}} are a ] in ] and ]'s '']'' franchise. It was introduced in ] and has since appeared across a wide variety of Pokémon media. They have the appearence of a bipedic ] with bright red and black fur. They are mainly based on ].<ref name="Inquisitr102816">{{cite news|first=Dustin|last=Kemp|newspaper=The Inquisitr|date=October 28, 2016|accessdate=November 12, 2016|title='Pokemon Sun' and 'Moon' Starter Evolution Reveal: GameFreak Pulls Off the Most Successful Troll in Franchise History|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/3653429/incineroar-is-a-heel/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104143711/http://www.inquisitr.com/3653429/incineroar-is-a-heel/|archive-date=2016-11-04|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Outside of the main series games, Incineroar appear prominently in the "Sun & Moon" series of the anime, where both ] and the region's professor both owned a prominent Incineroar of their own. Incineroar was introduced as a playable fighter in '']'' as one of the Pokémon series's many representatives. |
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==Concept and characteristics== |
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Incineroar is a ] in ] and ]'s '']'' franchise. It is a ] Pokémon.<ref name="Inquisitr102816" /><ref name="Luces1030" /> and the final evolution of the ] type of Pokémon,<ref name="Luces1030">{{cite news |last=Luces |first=Mike |title='Pokémon Sun And Moon': Arrow Quill, Heel And Soloist Final Evolutions Of Starter Pokémon Explained |work=] |date=October 30, 2016 |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/pokemon-sun-moon-arrow-quill-heel-soloist-final-evolutions-starter-pokemon-explained-2439272 |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Cragg1230">{{cite news |last=Cragg |first=Oliver |title=Pokemon Sun and Moon starter guide: Best pick from Rowlet, Popplio or Litten for easy Alolan Trials |work=] |date=December 30, 2016 |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pokemon-sun-moon-starter-guide-best-pick-rowlet-popplio-litten-easy-alolan-trials-1592077 |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> once the Litten has already transformed into its quadruped first-generation evolution, ].<ref name="Luces1030" /> Incineroar is a bipedal ] creature, with a muscular build.<ref>{{cite news |last=Christopher |first=Michael |title=Pokémon: Every Fire Starter Second Stage Evolution, Ranked |work=The Gamer |date=February 5, 2020 |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-fire-starter-second-stage-evolutions-ranked/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> He showcases a distinct red-and-black stripe design on his arms, legs, and tail, as well as fur spikes around his head and shoulders. The ] version of Incineroar changes his color scheme to orange fur with white stripes.<ref name="Guida0901">{{cite news |last=Guida |first=Matthew |title=Pokémon: Every Shiny Starter Evolution, Ranked |work=The Gamer |date=September 1, 2019 |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-every-shiny-starter-evolution-ranked/ |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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The Incineroar's personality and design are based upon the "]" concept in professional wrestling, which refers to a wrestler who plays a villainous or antagonistic role in the storyline.<ref name="Inquisitr102816" /><ref name="Luces1030" /><ref name="Minor1101" /> Its set of aggressive combat moves and attacks are also inspired by this heel premise.<ref name="Inquisitr102816" /><ref name="Luces1030" /> A key component of the character's design is belt of fire around his waist resembling a professional wrestling ],<ref name="Luces1030" /><ref name="Seedhouse1027" /> known as a "flame belt".<ref name="Seedhouse1027" /> This flame of this belt becomes stronger as Incineroar's fighting spirit increases, and as crowds around him cheer for him during battles. It can also be utilized to unleash flames at opponents during combat,<ref name="Luces1030" /><ref name="Seedhouse1027" /> and Incineroar will often finish opponents by spewing fire from the belt after attacking with ferocious punches and kicks.<ref name="Morith1212" /> The design of Incineroar also drew some inspiration from the ] wildlife.<ref name="Minor1101" /> |
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In terms of personality, Incineroar tends to act cold and abrasive,<ref name="Inquisitr102816" /> and has been described as unlikeable and attention-seeking.<ref name="Polygon2018"/> It outwardly presents a cold attitude when praised by young Pokémon and children, even though it secretly enjoys this encouragement.<ref name="Luces1030" /> The Pokémon itself can be rather violent at times, often ignoring a trainer's orders if it doesn't feel like listening.<ref name="Seedhouse1027" /> It prefers challenging, no-holds-barred battles, and often gets pumped up to battle stronger opponents. However, despite his violent behavior, there appears to be a softer side to the creature. What's more, the Pokémon prefers a fair fight, and often loses morale when battling a weak or injured Pokémon.<ref name="Seedhouse1027" /> Incineroar is taller than the average Pokémon, standing at 5 feet and 11 inches.<ref name="Luces1030" /><ref name="Seedhouse1027">{{cite news |last=Seedhouse |first=Alex |title=Decidueye, Incineroar And Primarina Revealed In Pokémon Sun And Moon |work=Nintendo Insider |date=October 27, 2016 |url=https://www.nintendo-insider.com/decidueye-incineroar-and-primarina-revealed-in-pokemon-sun-and-moon/ |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
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===In the Pokémon game series=== |
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Incineroar debuted in ], which was released internationally on November 18, 2016 for the ]. As is the case for most Pokémon evolved from ], Incineroar is rare except from choosing Litten at the game's beginning and fully training it until its evolution at Level 34.<ref>{{cite news |last=Donaldson |first=Alex |title=Pokemon Sun & Moon starters guide: starter stats, moves & more – how to pick the best starter |work=] |date=November 22, 2016 |url=https://www.vg247.com/2016/11/22/pokemon-sun-moon-starters-guide-starter-stats-moves-more-how-to-pick-the-best-starter/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> The Pokémon can also be obtained in the same manner in the games' upgraded versions, ],<ref>{{cite news |last=Kamen |first=Matt |title=How to breed Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon |work=] |date=November 24, 2016 |url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pokemon-sun-moon-how-to-breed-pokemon |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> which can then be transferred over to the online storage systems of ] and ] to bring the character into the latest installment, ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Faulkner |first=Cameron |title=How to use Pokémon Home to move your pokédex between games |work=] |date=February 13, 2020 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/13/21134790/pokemon-home-pokedex-transporter-move-3ds-games-switch-android-ios |accessdate=February 23, 2020}}</ref> Though very rare, Incineroar has a Shiny variant obtainable in the games that changes the black stripes and areas on his body to white.<ref name="Guida0901" /> |
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It has the highest HP of all the final evolutions of the starter Pokemon in the game,<ref name="Morith1212">{{cite news |last=Morith |first=Anthony Guerrera |title=Top 5 best, strongest Pokemon in 'Pokemon Sun and Moon' |work=] |date=December 12, 2016 |url=https://en.yibada.com/articles/178513/20161212/top-5-best-strongest-pokemon-sun-moon.htm |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> as well as good Defense and Special Defense statistics.<ref name="Cragg1230" /><ref name="Morith1212" /> It has an exclusive Dark-type physical move called "Darkest Lariat", which lets it deal damage while shielding the effects of stat changes that would normally affect its target.<ref name="Luces1030" /><ref name="Seedhouse1027" /> Incineroar is easily susceptible to the atmosphere around in ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon''. For example, when the crowd's cheers become less enthusiastic during battles, it tends to lose focus or fight more poorly.<ref name="Luces1030" /> Incineroar has been incorporated in ] ''Pokémon'' games as well. It serves as an event Pokémon in '']'' and is the boss of the Incineroar Grassland / Cave stage in '']''.{{fact|date=March 2020}} |
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===In other Nintendo games=== |
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Outside of the ''Pokémon'' series, Incineroar also appears in Nintendo's '']'' series, appearing as the last newcomer for '']''.<ref name="Minor1101">{{cite news |last=Minor |first=Jordan |title=The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Incineroar |work=] |date=November 1, 2018 |url=https://www.geek.com/games/the-ultimate-super-smash-bros-character-guide-incineroar-1759031/ |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> He was revealed alongside ] and ] in the '']'' on November 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gets Incineroar, Ken and Piranha Plant as new characters |work=] |date=November 1, 2018 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/1/18051600/smash-bros-ultimate-switch-piranha-plant-ken-incineroar-pokemon |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sheridan |first=Wade |title='Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' adds Ken Masters, Piranha Plant |work=] |date=November 1, 2018 |url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2018/11/01/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate-adds-Ken-Masters-Piranha-Plant/6151541086183/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |title=Smash Bros. Ultimate adds Street Fighter's Ken, Pokemon's Incineroar as final fighters |work=] |date=November 1, 2018 |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-adds-street-fighters-ken-pokemons-incineroar-as-final-fighters/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> Incineroar's inclusion in the game marked a tradition of ''Super Smash Bros.'' adding a new fighter from the lastest generation of Pokémon each time a new sequel is released.<ref name="Minor1101" /><ref name="SG">{{Cite web | url=https://www.sourcegaming.info/2018/12/12/sakurai-tells-more-details-about-smash-ultimates-development/ | title=Sakurai Tells More Details About Smash Ultimate's Development| date=2018-12-12}}</ref> Incineroar was the only newly-added character not decided upon in the project plan stages. Instead, because ''Ultra Sun'' and '''Moon'' were not released until after the original early drafts of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' were written, a spot was left in the ''Smash Bros.'' for a new Pokémon character, and he was chosen later in the process.<ref name="SG" /> ], the evolution of Grass-type starter Pokémon ] in ''Sun'' and ''Moon'', was originally planned to be featured as a playable character in ''Ultimate'', but was replaced by the Fire-type Incineroar instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/amp/2019-01-21-super-smash-bros-ultimate-nearly-featured-decidueye-instead-of-incineroar|title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate nearly featured Decidueye instead of Incineroar|date=2019-01-20|first=Tom|last=Phillips|publisher=]|access-date=2020-03-03}}</ref> ], the game's director, said he chose Incineroar because he wanted a wrestling character for the game.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=AllSourceGaming |number=1062726902341746691 |date=November 14, 2018 |title=Sakurai wanted to pick a newcomer to represent content from a newer game. With Ultra Sun and Moon, a Pokemon 'slot' was left opened. Eventually after some consideration, they went with Incineroar. Sakurai says he wanted to try making a pro wrestler.}}</ref> |
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In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Incineroar's moves are inspired by professional wrestling, reflecting the inspiration for its design.<ref name="Minor1101" /><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/smash-bros-ultimate-adds-ken-and-incineroar-to-the/1100-6462928/ |title = Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Ken and Incineroar to the Roster}}</ref> Incineroar was unique among other characters in the game, because it features grapple attacks not normally prevalent in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise.<ref name="Minor1101" /> Incineroar also taunts other players after some successful attacks in the game.<ref name="Minor1101" /> |
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In the Japanese version of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Incineroar is voiced by ], who also voiced ] in the ''Pokémon'' anime. It marked one of his final voice-acting appearances before his 2018 death a few months before the release of the game.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://nintendosoup.com/incineroar-was-voiced-by-the-now-deceased-professor-oak-voice-actor/ | title=Incineroar Was Voiced by the Now Deceased Professor Oak Voice Actor| date=November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Incineroar |website=Behind the Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate/Incineroar/ |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> H.D. Quinn provides the character in the English version.<ref>{{cite web |title=HD Quinn |website=Behind the Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/HD-Quinn/ |accessdate=February 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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===In the anime=== |
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In the ''Pokémon'' anime, Incineroar debuted in the 2017 film '']'', under the ownership of Cross.<ref>{{Cite news |title=All 22 Pokémon Feature Films, Ranked Worst to Best (Photos) |work=] |date=May 9, 2019 |url=https://www.thewrap.com/all-22-pokemon-feature-films-ranked-worst-to-best-photos/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Erao |first=Matthew |title=Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Trailer is Here |work=] |date=October 4, 2017 |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-movie-choose-you-trailer/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> It was used in two battles against Cross's former Charmeleon, which was now under the ownership of Ash; Incineroar emerged victorious in the first battle, but lost in the rematch when Charmeleon evolved into ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |title=Is Ash's Charizard Appearing In The New Pokemon Movie? |work=Comicbook.com |date=September 5, 2017 |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2017/04/18/is-ashs-charizard-appearing-in-the-new-pokemon-movie-/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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Incineroar is a Pokémon owned by Professor Kukui in the anime and the games. In the anime, Professor Kukui uses it under the alias of the Masked Royal and It developed a rivalry with Ash's Litten.<ref>{{cite news |last=Valdez |first=Nick |title=Pokemon: Sun and Moon Preview Teases Ash's Big Post-Win Battle |work=Comicbook.com |date=September 22, 2019 |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/09/23/pokemon-sun-moon-episode-141-preview-ash-kukui-battle-anime/ |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> Incineroar would later be owned by Ash Ketchum by the end of the ''Sun and Moon'' series by evolving it after defeating Professor Kukui's own Incineroar during the Manalo Conference exhibition match.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |title=In The Pokémon Anime, Get Ready For Ash's Crushing Defeat |work=] |date=June 24, 2019 |url=https://kotaku.com/in-the-pokemon-anime-get-ready-for-ashs-crushing-defea-1835798272 |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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Incineroar received criticism from fans before it was officially revealed as it was assumed to be a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon, an overdone trend among Fire-type starters.<ref name="Polygon2018">{{cite web |last1=Frank |first1=Allegra |title=Pokémon Sun and Moon’s newest Pokémon are one-of-a-kind |url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/10/27/13435352/pokemon-sun-and-moon-final-starter-evolution-legendaries-cosmog |website=Polygon |language=en |date=27 October 2016}}</ref> It was later revealed to a Fire/Dark-type instead. Dustin Kemp of ''The Inquisitr'' wrote that this initial confusion is exactly the kind of move made by professional wrestling heels that inspired Incineroar's personality, and suggested it may have been a "brilliant ] maneuver by GameFreak".<ref name="Inquisitr102816"/> |
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Incineroar has received mixed reviews from critics and fans. Matthew Guida of ''The Gamer'' has complimented Incineroar, calling it a "fearsome Pokémon", and particularly praised its Shiny Pokémon form, which he said "adds a majestic and regal appearance to its regular design".<ref name="Guida0901" /> Allegra Frank of '']'' critiqued Incineroar's design of a "gigantic fighting feline monster", compared to its pre-evolution Litten, to be "upsetting" and leaving fans "extremely disheartened", but nonetheless praised its Fire/Dark typing as "some good to be found in Incineroar’s official reveal".<ref name="Polygon2018"/> Oliver Cragg of '']'' was critical of Incineroar in ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'' because "its stats are spread so broadly that it fails to excel at anything", and that its attacks are "a tad underpowered".<ref name="Cragg1230" /> Jordan Minor of '']'' praised the addition of Incineroar to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' because its professional wrestling-inspired grapple moves are so different than those of other playabale characters. He wrote: "We're excited to try out up close and personal grabs and lariats or even bouncing foes against the ropes."<ref name="Minor1101" /> |
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