Q. When I count boost icons after using Hex Bolt, do I count the amplify icons in play?
A. Amplify icons take effect only during the villain’s activation. That means events (or effects) that discard cards and make you count the boost icons (such as Hex Bolt or Molecular Decay) don’t take into account amplify icons.
Q. When I count boost icons after using Hex Bolt, do I count the extra boost icons from The Next Evolution side scheme?
A. The Next Evolution side scheme is a continues effect, so every time you are to count boost icons, regardless if it’s during villain activation or not, and not an amplify icon. Therefor when you discard a card because of Hex Bolt (or Molecular Decay) you count an extra icon.
Q. Does Hex Bolt effects resolve simultaneously?
A. No. The Hex Bolt resolves one by one, but you can choose which order to resolve them.
Q. If Hex Bolt removes The Next Evolution side scheme, do you still count the extra boost on the other cards?
A. No. The Next Evolution side scheme is a continues effect, the moment it leaves play you count the boost icons as printed.