Inferno X is the signature attack on Mega Charizard X ex from the Phantasmal Flames set (English release November 14, 2025, Japanese Inferno X September 26, 2025). This Fire/Dragon-type Mega ex (360 HP) discards any number of Basic Fire Energy from your Pokémon in play to deal 90 damage per discarded Energy—capping at 360+ for 4 discards. It’s a high-risk scaler perfect for aggressive Fire decks, synergizing with energy ramp, discard enablers, and recoil protection. Below, we break down key synergies, sample decks, and tips to master it.
Core Synergy: Energy Acceleration – Fuel the Inferno
Inferno X thrives on discarding Fire Energy for scaling damage, so ramp is essential:
- Oricorio ex (Excited Turbo Ability): Attach Basic Fire Energy from hand to Bench Pokémon as often as you like if a Mega ex is in play. T1 attach 3+ to Charizard line.
- Firebreather Supporter: Search deck for 7 Basic Fire Energy—your T1 engine for 4-discard Inferno X (360 damage).
- Charizard ex (Obsidian Flames Infernal Reign Ability): Attach 3 Basic Fire from deck to a Pokémon—discard fodder ready.
Combo: T1 Firebreather → Bench Oricorio ex → T2 Infernal Reign + Excited Turbo = full-powered Mega Charizard X ex by T3.
Discard Enablers & Recoil Protection – Sustain the Burn
Discard is key, but protect your board:
- Punk Helmet Tool: Reduces self-damage from attacks (Charizard lines often recoil).
- Grimsley’s Move Supporter: Bench any Pokémon from hand—reload after KO.
- Path to the Peak Stadium: Block Abilities (counters opponent ramp).
Advanced Play: Use Rotom ex’s form-shift for energy search, discarding via Inferno X while switching forms for utility.
Sample Deck: Mega Charizard X ex Fire Ramp (Standard)
Pokémon (15):
- 4 Mega Charizard X ex
- 3 Charizard ex (Obsidian Flames)
- 4 Oricorio ex
- 2 Radiant Charizard
- 1 Pidgeot ex (draw engine)
- 1 Moltres ex (backup attacker)
Trainers (28):
- 4 Firebreather
- 3 Nest Ball
- 3 Ultra Ball
- 2 Rare Candy
- 2 Boss’s Orders
- 2 Path to the Peak
- 3 Punk Helmet
- 2 Grimsley’s Move
- 2 Switch
- 2 Super Rod
- 2 Choice Belt (+30 damage)
Energy (17):
- 15 Basic Fire Energy
- 2 Double Turbo Energy
Playstyle:
- T1 Setup: Firebreather (7 Energy) + Nest Ball Oricorio ex.
- T2 Ramp: Excited Turbo (attach 3 Fire to Charizard ex) + Rare Candy Mega Charizard X ex.
- T3 Payoff: Inferno X (discard 4 Fire for 360, OHKO most ex).
- Midgame: Boss’s Orders benches threats; Punk Helmet tanks recoil.
- Win Condition: 3-Prize KOs on opponent’s Mega; Moltres closes games.
Matchups:
- Vs. Mega Gardevoir ex: 65% (Inferno X one-shots; Path blocks Psybeam).
- Vs. Mega Sharpedo ex: 55% (Oricorio out-ramps; Punk Helmet vs Jaw Lock).
- Vs. Gholdengo ex: 70% (Choice Belt + 360 OHKO).
Pull Rates & Acquisition
- Booster Box (36 packs): 1 SIR chance; EV $216-288.
- ETB (9 packs): Charcadet promo ($10); EV $54-72.
- Singles: SIR $450 TCGPlayer; raw ex $20-50.
Tips:
- Energy Management: Always have 12+ Basic Fire—discard 4 safely.
- Bench Control: Keep 4-5 bench for scaling; Grimsley reloads.
- Counter Water: Radiant Charizard resists; Path to the Peak blocks.
Mega Charizard X ex + Inferno X is Phantasmal Flames’ firestorm. For lists, visit Pokémon TCG sets or Pokémon cards.
