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Infernape

Card 17/135

BW/XY-era 2013 Plasma Storm Infernape — modernized art and mechanics.

Plasma StormSet
2013Released
Rare HoloRarity
5ban GraphicsIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Monferno)
HP 130
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo
Illustrator5ban Graphics
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat
SetPlasma Storm
Released2013

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Holo
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo~$7.88 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$9.12 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Infernape — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #392).
  • Required for any complete Infernape master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Plasma Storm set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Infernape with 130 HP; top attack near 120 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Torment Cost: Colorless · 30 damage

Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attack. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.

Malevolent Fire Cost: Fire + Colorless · 120 damage

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
0

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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