Darkness Ablaze

Pokémon Darkness Ablaze

Darkness Ablaze (swsh03) is the third expansion of the Sword & Shield series, released on 14 August 2020. The set revolves around the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus and the raw power of Gigantamax forms, spotlighting an unforgettable Charizard VMAX as its headline card. Collectors chase this set for its iconic Charizard VMAX — one of the most sought-after cards of the entire Sword & Shield era.

Which Pokémon cards are in Darkness Ablaze?

Darkness Ablaze contains 201 cards in total, including 14 Pokémon V and 7 Pokémon VMAX. The undisputed chase card is Charizard VMAX in its Gigantamax form, boasting 330 HP and the devastating G-Max Wildfire attack. Other powerful VMAX cards include Eternatus VMAX, Butterfree VMAX, Grimmsnarl VMAX, Centiskorch VMAX, Scizor VMAX, and Salamence VMAX. The set's 12 Secret Rares include Rainbow Rare and Gold versions of these VMAX cards, with the Rainbow Rare Charizard VMAX and Salamence VMAX being especially prized. Crobat V, Mew V, and Galarian Slowbro V round out the supporting V lineup that proved popular in competitive play.

Buying Darkness Ablaze cards

Darkness Ablaze was released in a range of products to suit every collector and player:

Booster Pack — A single pack of 10 cards, the easiest entry point for hunting the Charizard VMAX.
Booster Box — 36 booster packs, the go-to choice for collectors aiming to complete the set or open in bulk.
Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — Contains 8 booster packs, 65 card sleeves featuring Eternatus, 45 Energy cards, dice, condition markers, and a player's guide.
Build & Battle Box — Includes 4 booster packs plus a ready-to-play 23-card deck, ideal for new players.
Theme Decks — Pre-built 60-card decks (Galarian Darmanitan and Galarian Sirfetch'd themes) for learning the game.