2023 230 cards

Pokemon Obsidian Flames Set

A 230-card fire-themed expansion headlined by a new Charizard ex and featuring dark, volcanic artwork throughout.

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Overview

Obsidian Flames is a 230-card expansion released in August 2023 with a dark, volcanic aesthetic. The set features Charizard ex as the headline chase card, continuing Charizard's reign as the most collectible Pokemon in the TCG. Tyranitar ex and Enamorus ex round out the premium Special Art Rare tier. The set introduced a Tera-type mechanic where certain ex Pokemon have a crystallized appearance.

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Most Valuable Cards

Charizard ex Special Art Rare (#215) is the flagship at $40-80+ near-mint. Charizard ex Illustration Rare (#211) holds $20-35. Tyranitar ex Special Art Rare (#219) commands $25-40 with dramatic artwork. Enamorus ex SAR and Vespiquen ex SAR are $15-25. The gold Rare Candy secret rare is a competitive collector piece.

Pidgeot ex

Geeta

Poppy

Charizard ex

Artazon

Basic Fire Energy

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01. What are Tera ex Pokemon?

Tera ex Pokemon are ex cards that have Terastallized, shown by a crystallized card border. They typically have a different type than their normal form and feature unique attacks. Tera ex Pokemon have no weakness, making them defensively stronger.

02. How many Charizard cards are in Obsidian Flames?

Obsidian Flames contains multiple Charizard ex cards: the standard ex, Illustration Rare ex, and Special Art Rare ex. The SAR version is the most valuable and features an elaborate scene of Charizard in a volcanic landscape.

03. Is Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames competitive?

Charizard ex (with the Tera Dark type) saw competitive play with its Burning Dark attack doing 180 plus 30 for each Prize card the opponent has taken. It was a solid tier-2 deck often paired with Pidgeot ex for consistency.

04. What is the Tera weakness mechanic?

Tera ex Pokemon have no weakness printed on the card, unlike standard Pokemon. This makes them harder to knock out since opponents cannot hit for double damage through weakness exploitation.