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{{Infobox character
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| name = Incineroar
| image = Incineroar official artwork.png
| caption = ''']'''<br />] - '''Incineroar (#727)''' - ]
| series = ]
| firstgame = ] (2016)
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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}}}} is a ] in ] and ]'s '']'' franchise, introduced in ], that has since appeared across a wide variety of Pokémon media. It is the final evolution of Litten, the Fire-type ] of ''Sun'' and ''Moon'', with either the ability 'Blaze' or 'Intimidate'. Categorized as the "] Pokémon," Incineroar is known for its aggressive moves 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=http://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> It is a Fire/Dark type.

It appeared 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 to the '']'' franchise with '']'' as one of the Pokémon series' many representatives.

Incineroar initially received criticism from fans before it was officially revealed as it was assumed to be a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon, a strongly disliked trend among Fire-type starters. However, thanks to its prominent appearances in other media, it has become a popular character among fans.

==Concept and characteristics==
Incineroar is a bipedal ] creature, sporting a muscular build. 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. Around his waist is a flaming belt, resembling a championship belt. His different moves and attacks, notably his signature "Darkest Lariat," is based off heel fighters and wrestlers, drawing heavy inspiration from them. The Pokémon itself can be rather violent at times, often ignoring a trainer's orders if it doesn't feel like listening. It will often finish opponents by spewing fire from the flaming belt around his navel after attacking with "ferocious punches" and "furious kicks."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/incineroar|title=Incineroar|date=2020-02-22|publisher=]/]}}</ref> 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. Apparently, Incineroar enjoys the admiration of young Pokémon and children despite his outside demeanor. What's more, the Pokémon prefers a fair fight, and often loses morale when battling a weak or injured Pokémon. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/incineroar/|title=Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon |date=2020-02-22|publisher=]/]}}</ref>

==Appearances==
===In video games===
====Pokémon game series====
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. The Pokémon can also be obtained in the same manner in the games' upgraded versions, ], which can then be transferred over to the online storage systems of ] and ] to bring the character into the latest installment, ]. Though very rare, Incineroar has a Shiny variant obtainable in the games that changes the black stripes and areas on his body to white.

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 '']''.

====Other Nintendo games====
Outside of the ''Pokémon'' series, Incineroar also appears in Nintendo's '']'' series, appearing as the last newcomer for '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/fighter/69.html|title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Official Website |date=2020-02-22|publisher=]/]}}</ref> He was revealed alongside ] and ] in the '']'' on November 1, 2018.

In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Incineroar's "moves are inspired by pro wrestling", reflecting the inspiration for its design.<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> ], the game's director, stated that he made the choice to include Incineroar after the release of ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'' (after the original early drafts of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' were written), noting that he wanted to make a wrestling character for the game, and that Incineroar was the perfect fit.<ref>https://twitter.com/AllSourceGaming/status/1062726902341746691</ref><ref>{{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> ] – the evolution of ], the Grass-type starter Pokémon of ''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>

In the Japanese version of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Incineroar is voiced by ] (who also voiced ] in the ''Pokémon'' anime), in 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> H.D. Quinn provides the character in the English version.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/sakurai-on-smash-bros-ultimate-why-incineroar-was-chosen-and-more/|title=Sakurai on Smash Bros. Ultimate - why Incineroar was chosen and more|date=2020-02-22|publisher=NintendoEverything}}</ref>

===In the anime===
In the ''Pokémon'' anime, Incineroar debuted in the 2017 film '']'', under the ownership of Cross. 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 ].

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. 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.

==Reception==
Incineroar initially received criticism from fans before it was officially revealed as it was assumed to be a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon, a strongly disliked trend among Fire-type starters. Dustin Kemp of ''The Inquisitr'' called Incineroar's eventual reveal as a Fire/Dark-type a "brilliant ] maneuver by GameFreak".<ref name="Inquisitr102816"/>{{clarification needed|Weirdly chosen, contextless direct quote|date=February 2020}} 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">{{Cite web | url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/10/27/13435352/pokemon-sun-and-moon-final-starter-evolution-legendaries-cosmog |title = Pokémon Sun and Moon's newest Pokémon are one-of-a-kind|date = 2016-10-27}}</ref>

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