Released on August 11, 2023, Obsidian Flames is the third main expansion set from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet series. It’s the English counterpart to the Japanese expansion set, Ruler of the Black Flame.
Featuring multiple Charizard cards of varying rarities, if you like Charizards, this is the set for you. Obsidian Flames is also the first set to include type-shifted Tera Pokemon ex, like Tyranitar ex with an Electric-Type Terastallization. 💡
Curious as to which cards are the most desired from Obsidian Flames? Here are the top 12 (as of March 2024):
Image caption: Top 12 most desired cards from Obsidian Flames are Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare (SIR), Charizard ex Hyper Rare (HR), Charizard ex Ultra Rare (UR), Pidgeot ex SIR, Pidgeot ex Double Rare (DR), Charizard ex DR, Ninetales Illustration Rare (IR), Pidgeot ex UR, Cleffa IR, Basic Fire Energy HR, Artazon HR, and Tyranitar ex UR. (Data compiled from various sources such as TCGPlayer, Collectr, Pricecharting, etc.) 
Pokémon Ranger Kat's Bonus Pick: Not enough love is given to middle evolutions and I’m so vibing with this Gloom card. The colors and detail are absolutely killing it! Those Weedles in the corner though… sus? 😒
Image caption: Gloom Illustration Rare.
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Pull any of these chase cards yourself? Don't forget to keep them in protective sleeves and proper storage!
