Obsidian Flames
Set Details
Raging Flames Forged in Darkness!
Red-hot embers illuminate the pitch-black night and sparks flare into an inferno as Charizard ex surges forth with newfound powers of darkness! The glittering Terastal phenomenon imbues some Pokémon ex like Tyranitar, Eiscue, and Vespiquen with different types than usual, while Dragonite ex and Greedent ex show mastery of their own inner strengths. Not to be outdone, Revavroom ex, Melmetal ex, and more Pokémon promise to change the course of battle in the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion!
The Obsidian Flames Pokémon Set blazes into the Scarlet & Violet Series as its third main expansion, arriving in Japan on July 28, 2023 (as Ruler of the Black Flame) and in English on August 11, 2023. Rather than a standard booster release, Obsidian Flames packs are found exclusively in themed merchandise—Elite Trainer Boxes, pin tins, and deck kits—each containing ten cards. This dual‑themed set pulls together cards from the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame expansion, the ex Special Set and ex Start Decks, leftover cards from Triplet Beat, Snow Hazard, and Clay Burst, plus two Scarlet & Violet reprints. With 15 Pokémon ex, 6 Tera Pokémon ex, and a variety of Illustration Rare, Special Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare full‑art etched, and Hyper Rare gold‑etched cards, Obsidian Flames offers a fiery feast for collectors and competitors alike.
At the heart of the Obsidian Flames Pokémon Set is the debut of type‑shifted Tera Pokémon ex, the first in the TCG to give familiar species brand‑new elemental typings. These cards use their original Energy requirements but gain different Weaknesses and Resistances based on their Tera form—unlocking unexpected strategies and deck‑building possibilities. Alongside these, powerful ex cards like Chien‑Pao ex and Ting‑Lu ex return in full glory, while Illustration Rares showcase fan favorites in sweeping borderless art. Whether you’re harnessing a Fire‑type that suddenly packs Water‑type defenses or exploring a Grass‑type with Psychic‑type vulnerabilities, Obsidian Flames turns every duel into a spark‑and‑ember spectacle.
Beyond its core mechanics, the Obsidian Flames Pokémon Set smolders with hidden lore. Early Elite Trainer Boxes yielded rare miscut Hyper Rares where the gold‑etched foil patterns drifted into the border—instantly prized by error‑card hunters. Collectors also discovered a tiny black‑flame icon micro‑printed beside the set symbol, a subtle nod to the expansion’s dark inferno theme. Meanwhile, rumor has it that select Japanese promo cards—once tournament‑exclusive in Ruler of the Black Flame—surfaced in Western tins, delighting fans with unexpected championship‑level pulls. With its blend of innovative Tera typings, stunning art treatments, and collectible surprises, Obsidian Flames stands as a blazing high point in the Scarlet & Violet saga.
Obsidian Flames Set Cards
