Moves with Recoil?

[denaliwind]

Are they worth it?
My Infernape knows Flare Blitz and so far, that move completely whipes out the HP level of all our opponents - but it always comes with a price, recoil. Is it worth getting hurt over? Is there something just as effective, but with out the recoil?
So far, I've been able to work around the recoil and haven't had any problems, but I'm about to battle the Elite Four and I don't want to be fainting right off the bat because I've only helped them take myself out!

Also, since I'm here, hows this for my Infernape? - Is it good enough for the Elite Four? (He's a lv.65 now)
- Grass Knot (grass)
- Flare Blitz (fire)
- Shadow Claw (ghost)
- Rock Climb (normal)

I wanted something diverse so I can handle any opponent, rock climb is just there because I needed it and is pretty effective on some pokemon, so unless you tell me to, I'll keep it around.

Thanks! :D

 

[Iceman3k]

The only way you can expect to pull so many Flare Blitzes is with the use of Shell Bell. Cuts that 1/3 to a 1/4.

BUT everyone else will just call me crazy so disregard what I say :x
Oh, and Blaze Kick is another viable option if you don't run with Blaze Kick.

 

[SpiderPig]

Shadow claw sucks. Needs Close Comat. Stone Edge > Rock Slider. Maybe earthquake.