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Infernape

Card 31/127

EX-era (2009) Platinum Infernape — mid-era fire-type print.

PlatinumSet
2009Released
RareRarity
Kouki SaitouIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Monferno)
HP 110
TypeFire
RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
WeaknessWater +30
Retreat
SetPlatinum
Released2009

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
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. 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

Non Holo~$3.67 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$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 Platinum set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Infernape with 110 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Rushing Flames Cost: Fire · 80× damage

Discard as many Fire Energy cards as you like attached to your Pokémon in play. Flip a coin for each Energy card you discarded. This attack does 80 damage times the number of heads.

Rage Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 30+ damage

Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Infernape.

Weakness
Water +30
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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