Obsidian Flames

Pokémon Obsidian Flames

Obsidian Flames (sv03) is the third expansion of the Scarlet & Violet series, released on 11 August 2023. The set's headline theme is the Terastal phenomenon taken to its darkest extreme: Charizard ex rises as a fearsome Darkness-type, crystallised in obsidian and capable of unleashing 330 damage with its signature Burning Darkness attack. With 230 cards and a stunning array of Special Illustration Rares, Obsidian Flames is one of the most coveted sets of the Scarlet & Violet era for collectors and competitive players alike.

Which Pokémon cards are in Obsidian Flames?

The marquee card is Charizard ex — a Darkness Tera type that immediately became one of the most sought-after cards of the generation. Alongside it, type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex such as Tyranitar ex, Eiscue ex, and Vespiquen ex bring surprising type matchups to the competitive scene. The six Special Illustration Rares are among the biggest chase cards: standouts include Charizard ex SIR, Pidgeot ex SIR, Revavroom ex SIR, and the Poppy Trainer SIR. Three Hyper Rare gold-etched cards round out the top-end pulls, while twelve Illustration Rares — including a dreamy Cleffa under a starlit sky and a sunlit Ninetales — reward collectors who love scene-based artwork.

Buying Obsidian Flames cards

Obsidian Flames was released in several product formats, making it easy to collect at any budget:

Booster Pack — 10 cards + 1 Basic Energy; the quickest way to crack a few packs and hunt for rares.
Booster Bundle — Six booster packs bundled together for an efficient way to open more cards at once.
Booster Box — 36 booster packs; ideal for collectors going after a master set or a playset of rares.
Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — 9 booster packs, a full-art foil Charmander promo, card sleeves, energy cards, dice, and a collector's storage box.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box — An exclusive ETB variant with 11 booster packs and unique packaging.
Build & Battle Box — A ready-to-play 40-card deck plus 4 booster packs, great for new players.
Build & Battle Stadium — A larger play-kit bundle with multiple Build & Battle Boxes.
Premium Collections — Special themed bundles featuring select promo cards and booster packs.