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MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MS-08TX[EXAM]

MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996)
Developed from
MS-08TX Efreet
Led to
1 unit — MS-08TX[EXAM]B Efreet Custom Space
Gunpla kits
4 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-08txexam-efreet-custom

MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom Custom EXAM System Close Quarters Combat Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom

The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom is a custom exam system close quarters combat ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeon Earth Attack Force (original unit). Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom (also known as "Iflyte" in the manga) is a Zeon mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny. It was piloted by Nimbus Schterzen.

Within the story, the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom first appears in 0079 U.C.

The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom was developed from MS-08TX Efreet. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — MS-08TX[EXAM]B Efreet Custom Space. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 1996–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Gundam Build Fighters Try and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link and 4 more.

It was fielded by Mass-Divers and Principality of Zeon.

4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number
MS-08TX[EXAM]
Classification
Custom EXAM System Close Quarters Combat Ground Mobile Suit
Production type
Custom
Manufacturer
Zeon Earth Attack Force (original unit)
Canon status
canon
Weight
59.40 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
First seen
0079 U.C.
Last seen
0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom has appeared in 7 releases from 1996 to 2019.

  1. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny — Other · 2 episodes
  2. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes (debut)
  3. 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  4. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
  5. 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga) — Manga
  6. 2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
  7. 2019 — Gundam Build Diver Rize — TV Anime

Games featuring the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom

The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom is playable in 2 Gundam games.

  1. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
  2. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Mass-Divers, Principality of Zeon

MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom Model Kits

4 catalogued model kits for the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

See all MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom

What is the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom?
The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom is a custom exam system close quarters combat ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeon Earth Attack Force (original unit). It is considered canon within the franchise. In the game, Nimbus boards the Efreet Custom and pursues Chlust Moses, who has defected to the Earth Federation, but is stranded after a mortal battle with RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1, a machine equipped with the EXAM system developed by…
What was the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom developed from?
The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom was developed from MS-08TX Efreet. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom?
1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom: MS-08TX[EXAM]B Efreet Custom Space.
Which factions operated the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom?
The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom was operated by Mass-Divers and Principality of Zeon.
How big is the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom?
The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom weighs 59.40 t.
Which Gundam series does the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom appear in?
The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Gundam Build Fighters Try, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga) and Gundam Build Divers (plus 1 more).
Which Gundam games is the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom in?
The MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) (1996), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom?
Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MS-08TX[EXAM] Efreet Custom Gunpla kits & merchandise (5). Reference: Gundam Wiki.