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Infernape ex card from the Secluded Springs set
Illustration by PLANETA CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon ex

Infernape ex

A high risk high reward fire starter that deals massive damage but must be discarded after attacking.

Fire170 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Infernape ex has 170 HP and evolves from Monferno.

It uses the attack Flare Blitz to deal 140 damage by discarding all Fire Energy attached to it.

Signature attack

Flare Blitz

Discard all {R} Energy from this Pokémon. (140 damage)

This card allows your child to unleash a powerful blow that removes its own energy supply. The trade off is that it leaves Infernape ex vulnerable and unable to use energy based attacks in the next turn.

Attacks

FF
Flare Blitz140

Discard all {R} Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits aggressive decks that focus on dealing quick damage before the opponent can react.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Fast evolution path
  • Flashy shiny design
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to water types
  • Leaves itself empty of energy
  • Opponent takes two prizes if knocked out
Pro tip

Use this card when you are confident the attack will win the game that turn.

From the Pokédex

Infernape ex is a shiny variant found in the Secluded Springs set.

Note for the parent

Watch for the moment your child discards all the energy cards as this signals they have just used their big move.

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