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Obsidian Flames: set information and its standout cards

Release
August 11, 2023
Cards
197
Set code
OBF
Language
English
Series
Scarlet & Violet

Obsidian Flames is the third set of the Scarlet & Violet series (released 11 August 2023), fronted by Charizard ex — as a Darkness-type Tera Pokémon, which makes it one of the most striking Charizard cards of recent years. It is the English release of the Japanese set Ruler of the Black Flame.

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What you are chasing

The standout cards of Obsidian Flames

The cards collectors open this set for, with an indicative value (raw, near mint) in euros. Prices move: this is a guideline, not an appraisal.

  1. Charizard ex 223/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Charizard ex

    223/197 · Special illustration rare

    Indicative value €90 – €135

  2. Ninetales 199/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Ninetales

    199/197 · Illustration rare

    Indicative value €30 – €45

  3. Charizard ex 228/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Charizard ex

    228/197 · Hyper rare

    Indicative value €30 – €45

  4. Cleffa 202/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Cleffa

    202/197 · Illustration rare

    Indicative value €25 – €35

  5. Charizard ex 215/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Charizard ex

    215/197 · Ultra Rare

    Indicative value €20 – €30

  6. Pidgeot ex 225/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Pidgeot ex

    225/197 · Special illustration rare

    Indicative value €20 – €30

  7. Gloom 198/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Gloom

    198/197 · Illustration rare

    Indicative value €15 – €25

  8. Pidgey 207/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Pidgey

    207/197 · Illustration rare

    Indicative value €15 – €20

  9. Pidgeotto 208/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Pidgeotto

    208/197 · Illustration rare

    Indicative value €10 – €15

  10. Scizor 205/197 — Obsidian Flames

    Scizor

    205/197 · Illustration rare

    Indicative value €10 – €15

Indicative value in euros for raw (ungraded) near-mint cards, rounded. Not an appraisal — prices move. Updated on September 28, 2026. (Cardmarket-trendprijs via TCGdex)

About this set

Why Obsidian Flames is worth it

The set has 197 cards in the regular numbering and 230 including the secret rares. The Charizard ex special illustration rare is the big chase and among the most sought-after cards of the whole Scarlet & Violet series; Pidgeot ex also became a staple for players.

Fresh stock of Obsidian Flames is getting scarcer, so loose packs and sealed product are popular with collectors. The current top cards are listed below.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you determine the value of the cards?

The ranges are based on the current Cardmarket trend price (the European marketplace) for the card in raw, near mint condition and are updated weekly. We round to whole euros so it stays an indication, not an appraisal. Graded cards (PSA, CGC) are often worth more.

Is one of these cards guaranteed in a booster box?

No. Booster boxes and packs are randomly assembled; the odds of the most expensive cards are small per pack. That is exactly what makes opening them exciting — and why many collectors prefer to leave a box unopened.

Do you also sell single cards?

No, we only sell unopened products: booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, bundles, tins and packs. The card information on this page is there to show what you can find in a set.

Are all products original and unopened?

Yes. We buy from official distributors and trusted partners; everything is new and unopened. Most products are factory sealed — if the manufacturer supplies a product without a seal, we say so on the product page.
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