In case you haven’t noticed, a good number of Fire-type Pokémon discard Energy on using their move. Charizard EX, Charizard, Volcarona, Ninetales, Flareon, and Centiskorch… that’s more than you would have imagined. And, all of these are evolutions.

It looks like we may have future Fire cards with this tech. Even if we don’t, having the typical 3 or 4 Energy for the final stage Pokémon is a gift, and that gift is called Moltres EX.

Aside from tanking hits, Moltres EX’s Inferno Dance makes you flip a coin thrice. For each head, you devote 1 Energy to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. So, getting three heads lets you give 3 Energy along with the turn’s Energy. Arcanine EX, Charizard EX, and Volcarona have particularly enjoyed this move, and needless to say, more cards will also experience the same. After all, quick Energy gains are pivotal in battles and key to victory.

And yes, at 3 Energy, it does 70 DMG as well. A card that lets you distribute multiple Energy on each turn and free retreat with Leaf will remain a core mechanism for Fire decks moving forward. It benefits multiple cards on your Bench, giving you full-fledged offense once Moltres is switched out. Chef’s kiss!