Infernape is VGC 2016 Viable!?!

[DanielJames]

(Feb 21, 2016, 05:38 PM)Asdfhjkl Wrote:

(Feb 21, 2016, 05:34 PM)DanielJames Wrote:

(Feb 20, 2016, 11:45 AM)jlegolas Wrote: Isn't physical set stronger with feint or close combat?

It's got the same base special attack as it does physical attack, plus Flamethrower doesn't have recoil like Flare Blitz does so it keeps him on the field longer. This set is meant to be a disruptor with Taunt and Encore to lock opponents into bad moves.

but with iron fist as ability, then fire punch, ice punch, and thunderpunch could be good, and it has no recoil

STAB Flamethrower hits harder than STAB Fire Punch, plus Intimidate doesn't affect him.