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Learn the best way to use an Infernape Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Infernape is a decently powerful attacker thanks to its move Scorching Fire. It deals 200 damage for a three Energy, which will all be discarded after using the move. However, what makes it worthwhile for the current meta is its ability, Pyro Dance. This ability lets the card act as an Energy engine, letting it attach extra Fire Energy to itself.
Pokemon TCG Best Infernape Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to use Infernape in conjecture with Gholdengo ex. Both of these cards need to discard Basic Energy in order to use their moves. As such, this deck plays cards like Superior Energy Retrieval, Night Stretcher, and Energy Retrieval to reuse any discarded Energy over and over again.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Infernape Deck
- Gimmighoul from Paradox Rift x2
- Gimmighoul from Surging Sparks x2
- Gholdengo ex x3
- Chimchar x2
- Monferno x2
- Infernape x2
- Munkidori x1
- Klefki x1
- Arven x4
- Ciphermaniac’s Codebreaking x2
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Iono x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Superior Energy Retrieval x4
- Nest Ball x2
- Ultra Ball x2
- Night Stretcher x2
- Energy Search Pro x1
- Earthen Vessel x1
- Switch x1
- Energy Retrieval x1
- Team Rocket’s Venture Bomb x1
- Counter Catcher x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Rescue Board x1
- Artazon x1
- Basic Metal Energy x3
- Basic Fire Energy x3
- Basic Water Energy x1
- Basic Fighting Energy x1
- Basic Darkness Energy x1
- Basic Psychic Energy x1
- Basic Lightning Energy x1
- Basic Grass Energy x1
How To Play This Best Infernape Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Having a Gimmighoul and a Chimchar is ideal for your first turn. Gimmighoul should be placed in the Active Spot, while Chimchar should be placed on your Bench.
Best Infernape Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Infernape uses its ability Pyro Dance, to attach extra Basic Fire Energy or Basic Fighting Energy for its move Scorching Fire.
- Gholdengo ex is the secondary attacker of the deck. It can use its move Make it Rain, which powers up depending on the number of Basic Energy you discard from your hand.
Best Matchups for a Infernape Deck in Pokemon TCG
Decks with Metal-type Pokemon like Steven’s Metagross ex, Hop’s Zacian ex, and even other Gholdengo ex take massive damage from Infernape’s Scorching Fire.
Counters to Infernape Deck in Pokemon TCG
Tera Box decks that use Tera Pokemon like Flareon ex and Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex can hit both Gholdengo ex and Infernape for massive damage.
Best Infernape Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Klefki is a good card to stall your opponent as it shuts down the abilities of Basic Pokemon.
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