Pokemon Darkness Ablaze Set
A 201-card dark-themed expansion headlined by the massive Charizard VMAX and the Eternatus VMAX competitive engine.
swsh3 Overview
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.
Most valuable cards
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.
Cards from Darkness Ablaze
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Butterfree V
Butterfree VMAX
Paras
Parasect
Charizard V
Centiskorch V
Cubchoo
Toxel
Golett
Vibrava
Darkrai
Scizor VMAX
Kangaskhan
Staraptor
Glimwood Tangle
Powerful Colorless Energy
Butterfree VMAX
Centiskorch VMAX
Eternatus VMAX
Scizor VMAX
Salamence VMAX
Pokémon Breeder's Nurturing
Rose
Rillaboom
Coalossal
Big Parasol
Turbo Patch
Capture Energy
Common questions
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.
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