Editing Ash Ketchum/Relationships (section)

===[[Infernape]]:===
When Ash first met Infernape, he was a Chimchar and belonged to a different Trainer, Paul. After his original trainer abandoned him for not meeting his expectation, Ash decided to take Infernape in, which he accepted, thus becoming the third Pokémon he caught in Sinnoh. Ash and Infernape formed a close bond with each other. Also, Ash would risk his safety to protect Infernape. Ash was able to help Infernape become stronger as he helped him control his Blaze ability during its evolution line. After helping him gain control of its Blaze ability, Ash was very proud of Infernape. Ash used Infernape in a lot of his battles, due to him being one of his ace battlers.

After his journey through Sinnoh ended, Ash left Infernape in Professor Oak's care but was happy to reunite with him when he came to Pallet Town for a visit. During one of his visits, Ash finds out through Professor Oak that Infernape has been picking fights with his other Fire-type Pokémon and has left the lab. Ash goes looking for Infernape and was able to find him with Gary's help then teams up with him against Moltres. Despite the Legendary Pokémon fleeing, Ash and Infernape were pleased to battle side by side again.