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Inferno X Trademark Overview | Possible Release Window | Connection to Mega Evolutions | Japanese TCG Release Schedule
Inferno X Trademark Filed
The Pokémon Company has filed a new trademark in Japan for “Inferno X,” suggesting the name of a future Pokémon Trading Card Game set. The filing follows the same naming conventions and legal classifications used for previous set trademarks, leading to speculation that Inferno X could be part of the ongoing Mega Evolution series scheduled to continue through late 2025.
No official announcement has been made by The Pokémon Company regarding the set. However, based on trademark timing and the current Japanese release schedule, Inferno X may be positioned for a fall 2025 release.
Possible Release Window
Trademarks for Pokémon TCG sets typically appear around six to nine months before their corresponding releases. Given that Inferno X was filed in March 2025, the set could debut in October or November 2025, based on past patterns.
The timing would place it shortly after the August release of the Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia sets, which were announced during the February Pokémon Presents broadcast.
Connection to Mega Evolutions
The trademark has caught attention largely due to the presence of the letter “X” in the name, which may be a reference to Mega Charizard X or the Pokémon X & Y era in general. The current TCG release arc is focused on Mega Evolutions, beginning with Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex appearing in the August sets.
While no specific cards have been confirmed for Inferno X, many fans have speculated that the set could feature Mega Charizard X, potentially as a Special Illustration Rare (SIR), which has become a high-value card format in the Scarlet & Violet era. However, until official information is released, these details remain unconfirmed.
Japanese TCG Release Schedule (2025)
| Release Date | Set Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April 18 | The Glory of Team Rocket | Features Rocket’s Mewtwo ex |
| June 6 | Black Bolt & White Flare | Includes all 156 Unova Pokémon |
| August 1 | Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia | Introduces Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex |
| September 5 | Starter Decks | Includes Mega Gengar ex and Mega Diancie ex |
| October–November (TBD) | Inferno X (Trademark Only) | Unconfirmed; may continue Mega Evolution theme |
The filing of the Inferno X trademark suggests the Mega Evolution arc will continue into the fall, though the exact contents and release date remain unknown. More information is expected as The Pokémon Company updates its product calendar in the coming months.