2020 201 cards

Pokemon Darkness Ablaze Set

A 201-card dark-themed expansion headlined by the massive Charizard VMAX and the Eternatus VMAX competitive engine.

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Aperçu

Darkness Ablaze is a 201-card expansion released in August 2020 with a dark-type focus. The set is headlined by Charizard VMAX, whose 300 damage G-Max Wildfire attack and stunning artwork make it one of the most iconic modern Pokemon cards. Eternatus VMAX brought a competitively dominant Dark-type strategy, while Crobat V served as the era-defining draw support Pokemon.

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Cartes les Plus Précieuses

Charizard VMAX (#020) is the flagship card at $80-200+ near-mint, with the rainbow rare (#074) reaching $150-350+. Crobat V Full Art (#182) holds $15-25 as a competitive staple. Eternatus VMAX (#117) and its rainbow rare command $15-30. Butterfree VMAX rainbow rare is an underrated collectible at $10-15.

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FAQ

Questions Fréquentes

01. How much is Charizard VMAX from Darkness Ablaze worth?

The regular Charizard VMAX (#020) is valued at $80-200+ near-mint, while the rainbow rare (#074) reaches $150-350+. PSA 10 copies of the rainbow rare have sold for $500+ at auction.

02. Why was Eternatus VMAX dominant competitively?

Eternatus VMAX's Dread End attack does 30 damage for each Dark Pokemon on your bench, hitting 270 with a full Dark bench. Its Eternal Zone ability increases bench size to 8 for Dark Pokemon, creating a consistent, high-damage engine.

03. What made Crobat V essential?

Crobat V's Dark Asset ability draws cards until you have 6 in hand when played from your hand, making it the SWSH equivalent of Shaymin EX. It appeared in the majority of competitive decks throughout the Sword & Shield era.

04. Is Darkness Ablaze out of print?

Darkness Ablaze has had multiple print waves but available sealed product is becoming scarcer. Booster boxes trade at $150-300+ depending on market conditions, with prices trending upward due to Charizard demand.