The third set of thePokemon TCG’sScarlet & Violet generation, Obsidian Flames takes some of Pokemon’s most iconic characters and gives them a unique tera twist. With more than 190 cards for you to collect, there are plenty of new and exciting Pokemon to discover.
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Obsidian Flames brings a new take on traditional Pokemon typing, with some terastallization cards having an Energy type different and a Weakness of their new typing. Cards like these haven’t been seen since 2006’s EX Dragon Frontiers expansion, and if you want to collect them all, you’ll want to check out every product available for Obsidian Flames.
Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames Boosters
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Obsidian Flames Booster Box
Whether you’re looking for the thrill of opening packs, trying to build out a collection, or are on the hunt for a few of your favorite Pokemon, the booster box will give you the most cards to play with and collect. Booster boxes are particularly good if you’re trying to hunt down an elusive hyper rare.
Whether you’re looking to build a collection of cards or are hunting for a specific Pokemon, Booster packs are the best way to scratch that Pokemon hunting itch. You never know what cards you’ll open in a pack, but you’re guaranteed to open four commons, three uncommons, and three foil cards. At least one of those foils is going to be a rare card or higher. You’ll also find one Energy card and one code card that can be redeemed on the digital version of the card game, Pokemon TCG Life.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Obsidian Flames Booster Bundle
For a more budget-friendly way to open packs, you could consider the Booster Bundle. With six packs in each Bundle, you’re able to still pull a fancy card or two in these packs.
There are chances to pull special chase cards that players love to collect. These cards typically have new art and fancy foiling effects to help them stand out from the other cards in the set. These cards have unique rarities, including double rare, ultra rare, illustration rare, special illustration rare, and the gold-themed hyper rare. The drop rates for these chase cards are extremely low, and you’re not guaranteed to get one with every pack or even in every Booster Bundle or Box.
Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames: 3 Pack Booster Blister
If you want to treat yourself with a few packs why not get a promo card with it? Perfect if you want to try your luck at opening a rare card or want a fancy Eevee for your collection.
A Booster Box will include 36 packs to open, giving you a healthy 396 cards to play with, though with a higher price point, it might not be the best option for all players. If you still want to open a few packs, consider going with the Booster Bundle. This smaller collection contains six packs, giving you 66 cards to enjoy. The 3-pack Booster Blister comes with a special Promo Eevee card, giving you a solid card to build a deck around while letting you enjoy the thrill of opening packs.
Booster boxes and Bundles are fun to open and can be a delight to do with friends or even on stream, but they aren’t always the most player-friendly. If you’re a new player looking to start a collection or want any extra goodies like dice, Energies, or promo cards, you might want to look elsewhere, like an Elite Trainer Box.
Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box
If you don’t want to invest a ton of money but love all the cute little accessories that come with them, an Elite Trainer Box is the way to go. With tons of dice, counters, packs, and a snazzy box to store it all, you can’t go wrong here.
For the best bang for your buck, you’re able to’t go wrong with an Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box. Perfect for if you’re new to the game or just want to open a couple of cards, the Elite Trainer Box gives you not only a bunch of packs but a fancy Charmander-themed box to store them in.
Inside each Elite Trainer box, you’ll find:
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Obsidian Flames Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Exclusive to the Pokemon Center’s online store, this bundle comes with everything the Elite Trainer box has, as well as a special promo card and a few extra packs. While harder to find, these bundles are well worth it.
Along with the box, you’ll also get a player’s guide to the Obsidian Flames expansion, detailing some of the cool cards you’ll find in the set, and a code that you can redeem on the Pokemon Trading Card Game Live to get cards, accessories, and more. The Elite Trainer boxes doubles as a nice storage unit, letting you store tons of cards from Obsidian Flames in one easy-to-find location while also making for a neat display item on your card-collection shelves.
A little harder to find, the Pokemon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Box comes with two additional packs and a special promo Charmander card with the Pokemon Center logo.
Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium
If you’re looking to learn how to play or want to teach a friend or younger player, then the Build & Battle Stadium has everything you need. With two decks, tons of packs, and all the Energies you need to build your own, the Stadium is a great starting point for players.
If you’re a brand-new player or are looking to help teach some players how to battle their friends, then the Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium might be the best option to pick up. The Build & Battle Stadium comes with two decks that are playable right out of the box, letting you battle right away.
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If you want, you can modify the decks, either adding your favorite cards from packs included in the Build & Battle Stadium or working on bringing the decks up to full 60-card competitive decks. The Build & Battle Stadium has a ton of extras as well, giving you plenty of cards to collect, making it a great starter point for any new player.
The Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium includes:
The great part of the Build & Battle Stadium is that you get tons of cards for you and a buddy to play with. Across the two decks and 11 packs, you’re looking at 140+ cards, not to mention the additional 121 Energy cards that’ll put you in a good place to start building your own decks. These decks are also a great way to get multiple copies of essential Trainer cards that you’ll need for your deck building, and it can be frustrating to try and open enough copies of them from Booster Packs alone.
