Phantasmal Flames’ Inferno X – English Spoilers & Checklist
Posted by Magic Madhouse on 15th Dec 2025
Is it 2013? The Pokemon video games are back in Kalos for Legends Z-A, and the TCG is following suit with a whole series of sets devoted to the coolest gimmick of them all, mega evolution. The Mega Evolution set kicked things off admirably by introducing the likes of Mega Gardevoir and Mega Venusaur, but Phantasmal Flames - and its Japanese counterpart Inferno X - are taking things in a much darker direction.
Is it 2013? The Pokemon video games are back in Kalos for Legends Z-A, and the TCG is following suit with a whole series of sets devoted to the coolest gimmick of them all, mega evolution.
The Mega Evolution set kicked things off admirably by introducing the likes of Mega Gardevoir and Mega Venusaur, but Phantasmal Flames - and its Japanese counterpart Inferno X - are taking things in a much darker direction. With a whole set focused on just two types, it also sees the arrival of Mega Charizard ex to the TCG, as the latest in a long line of Charizard chase cards!
If you’ve never ventured into the Japanese side of the game, Inferno X could be the perfect set to get started with. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Inferno X in Pokémon TCG?
Did you know Japan is a few months ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to Pokemon TCG releases? Our sets are almost always slightly tweaked versions of those released in Pokemon’s home country, and the newest set, Phantasmal Flames, is no exception.
Most of the cards in our Phantasmal Flames expansion come from the Japanese set Inferno X. Though Phantasmal Flames includes a few more cards than Inferno X, the concept behind the two is the same: a lot more emphasis is placed on Darkness and Fire-type cards over the others, with the the two getting more ex Pokemon and plenty of Trainer cards to synergise with them.
The set features plenty of chase cards, like Mega Sharpedo and Mega Lopunny ex, Oriocrio and Rotom ex, and even a full-art supporter card of Diamond & Pearl’s Dawn. But the biggest of big pulls in booster packs is the slightly clunkily named Mega Charizard X ex. It’s an absolutely gorgeous card that marks Mega Charizard’s debut in the TCG, and even comes with a fully gold Mega Hyper Rare variant that is going to be worth an absolute fortune.
The Full Inferno X Card Checklist
Inferno X is smaller than Phantasmal Flames, with 80 cards to find. If you’re cracking packs and want to keep track of how much you’ve found, here’s a handy checklist of everything in the set:
- Oddish
- Gloom
- Vileplume
- Mega Heracross ex
- Lotad
- Lombre
- Ludicolo
- Genesect
- Nymble
- Lokix
- Charmander
- Charmeleon
- Mega Charizard X ex
- Moltres
- Darumaka
- Darmanitan
- Reshiram
- Oricorio ex
- Charcadet
- Ceruledghe
- Seel
- Dewgong
- Swinub
- Piloswine
- Mamoswine
- Suicune
- Piplup
- Prinplup
- Rotom ex
- Yamper
- Boltund
- Pawmi
- Pawmo
- Pawmot
- Misdreavus
- Mismagius ex
- Cottonee
- Whimsicott
- Zacian
- Bramblin
- Brambleghast
- Paldean Tauros
- Gligar
- Gliscor
- Trapinch
- Vibrava
- Flygon
- Sneasel
- Weavile
- Carvanha
- Mega Sharpedo ex
- Seviper
- Sandile
- Krokorok
- Krookodile
- Toxel
- Toxtricity
- Empoleon ex
- Bronzor
- Bronzong
- Togedemaru
- Duraludon
- Archaludon
- Jigglypuff
- Wigglytuff
- Aipom
- Ambipom
- Smeargle
- Zigzagoon
- Linoon
- Buneary
- Mega Lopunny ex
- Jumbo Ice Cream
- Blowtorch
- Sacred Charm
- Grimsley’s Move
- Dawn
- Firebreather
- Battle Cage
- Dizzying Valley
- Ludicolo (Illustration Rare)
- Nymble (Illustration Rare)
- Charcadet (Illustration Rare)
- Dewgong (Illustration Rare)
- Piplup (Illustration Rare)
- Yamper (Illustration Rare)
- Zacian (Illustration Rare)
- Flygon (Illustration Rare)
- Toxtricity (Illustration Rare)
- Togedemaru (Illustration Rare)
- Wigglytuff (Illustration Rare)
- Ambipom (Illustration Rare)
- Mega Heracross ex (Secret Rare)
- Mega Charizard X ex (Secret Rare)
- Oricorio ex (Secret Rare)
- Rotom ex (Secret Rare)
- Mismagius ex (Secret Rare)
- Mega Sharpedo (Secret Rare)
- Empoleon ex (Secret Rare)
- Mega Lopunny (Secret Rare)
- Blowtorch (Secret Rare)
- Switch (Secret Rare)
- Sacred Charm (Secret Rare)
- Punk Helmet (Secret Rare)
- Grimsley’s Move (Secret Rare)
- Dawn (Secret Rare)
- Firebreather (Secret Rare)
- Battle Cage (Secret Rare)
- Ignition Energy (Secret Rare)
- Mega Charizard X ex (Special Illustration Rare)
- Oricorio ex (Special Illustration Rare)
- Rotom ex (Special Illustration Rare)
- Mega Sharpedo ex (Special Illustration Rare)
- Mega Lopunny ex (Special Illustration Rare)
- Dawn (Special Illustration Rare)
- Mega Charizard X ex (Mega Hyper Rare)
Even though Charizard takes all the focus in any set it’s in, it’s always worth taking a look at some of the other excellent cards in Inferno X. My particular favourites are Wooper’s Illustration Are giving us a grand view of Paldea, and Mega Sharpedo EX’s Special Illustration Rare, with its punk as all heck colour scheme.
Do spare a thought, though, for one of my favourite Pokemon, Gliscor. It got a regular card in this set, and, while I’m always happy to see it, it’s not had a single full-art treatment in its entire almost 20-year life. The closest it’s ever got is a Lv.X card way back in its debut in Legends Awakened. Please, Pokemon, give my large bat pal a bling card!
How Inferno X Fits Into Phantasmal Flames
As hinted at, Inferno X is only a portion of the cards you can find in Phantasmal Flames. To be more specific, there are about 116 cards in Inferno X, compared to the 130 found in Phantasmal Flames.
This is because a lot of the international expansions package up cards from both a Japanese booster set and some of the boxed products that launched aside it. For Phantasmal Flames, that includes a couple more ex Pokemon with Mega Diancie ex and Mega Gengar ex, a few more Trainer cards, as well as a lot more Darkness-type Pokemon, such as Murkrow and Honchkrow, Sableye, and Absol.
If Phantasmal Flames has the bigger card pool, why bother with Inferno X? Collecting Japanese cards has always been its own niche within the Pokemon hobby, and the last couple of years has seen demand for them become greater than ever. Yes, you can’t get a Mega Diancie in a booster pack, but the sheer fact they’re Japanese also makes them vastly more collectible for a lot of people.
As a neat aside, the English name of Mega Charizard X ex’s attack is, in fact, Inferno X. Maybe we’ll get an Inferno Y later on for Charizard’s other Mega form?
Where To Buy Inferno X & Phantasmal Flames Cards
Right now, Magic Madhouse isn’t selling Inferno X packs, but keep an eye on the site for as soon as they come into stock!
In the meantime, you can pick up just about any singles from Phantasmal Flames you can think of. Maybe you want to go big and grab your copy of Mega Charizard X ex, or another splashy card like Mega Sharpedo ex? Or take a moment and look at the regular cards, like my darling Gliscor.
This set is a delight for anyone who likes the edgier and grungier side of Pokemon, so make sure you don’t miss out.