Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Ignite the Darkness

Build your collection with the Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box, a fiery Scarlet & Violet expansion built around type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex.

Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames was officially released on August 11, 2023. It is the third main Scarlet & Violet expansion and uses the set code SV03, with OBF commonly used as its set abbreviation.

The expansion’s central attraction is Charizard ex appearing as a Darkness-type Tera Pokémon ex rather than its usual Fire type. Other featured Tera Pokémon ex include Tyranitar ex, Eiscue ex, and Vespiquen ex.

Each booster box contains:

• 36 Obsidian Flames booster packs
• 10 game cards per booster pack
• One Basic Energy card per pack
• One Pokémon TCG Live code card per pack
• English-language Pokémon cards
• Pokémon ex opportunities
• Tera Pokémon ex opportunities
• Illustration Rare opportunities
• Ultra Rare opportunities
• Special Illustration Rare opportunities
• Hyper Rare opportunities

Every booster pack contains randomized cards. No specific Pokémon, Trainer, rarity, artwork, pull rate, card condition, grading result, or future market value is guaranteed.

What Is Included?

Each factory-sealed Obsidian Flames Booster Box includes:

• 36 sealed booster packs
• 360 randomized game cards before duplicates
• 36 Basic Energy cards   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• 36 Pokémon TCG Live code cards
• Pokémon and Trainer cards
• Reverse-holographic cards
• Holographic rare opportunities
• Pokémon ex opportunities
• Tera Pokémon ex opportunities
• Premium illustration-card opportunities
• Factory-sealed display packaging

A standard booster box does not include:

• Card sleeves
• Damage-counter dice
• Condition markers
• Storage dividers
• A player’s guide   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• A guaranteed promotional card
• A guaranteed Charizard card

About the Obsidian Flames Expansion

Obsidian Flames introduces unusual Tera Pokémon ex whose card types differ from their traditional Pokémon types.

The main numbered checklist contains 197 cards, followed by Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, Special Illustration Rare, and Hyper Rare cards numbered beyond the main set.

Major expansion features include:

• Darkness-type Tera Charizard ex
• Lightning-type Tera Tyranitar ex
• Fire-type Tera Eiscue ex
• Psychic-type Tera Vespiquen ex
• More than 190 cards
• Pokémon ex   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Tera Pokémon ex
• Illustration Rare Pokémon
• Ultra Rare Pokémon and Trainers
• Special Illustration Rare cards
• Hyper Rare gold cards
• Competitive Trainer cards

Charizard ex

Charizard ex is the headline Pokémon of Obsidian Flames.

Its Darkness-type Tera form gives the popular Fire-type Pokémon a distinctive black crystalline appearance. The card’s Burning Darkness attack becomes stronger for each Prize card the opponent has taken, making it useful as both a collectible and a competitive attacker.

Collectors may search for:

• Charizard ex Double Rare
• Charizard ex Ultra Rare
• Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare
• Charizard ex Hyper Rare

Charizard ex appeals to:

• Charizard collectors   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Tera Pokémon enthusiasts
• Darkness-type players
• Special Illustration Rare collectors
• Competitive deck builders
• Graded-card collectors

No version of Charizard ex is guaranteed inside a booster box.

Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare

The Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare is one of the expansion’s most recognizable chase cards.

Its artwork shows the Darkness-type Tera Charizard flying over a dramatic landscape. The card forms part of a visual evolution sequence with Charmander and Charmeleon Illustration Rare cards.

Its appeal comes from:

• Charizard’s worldwide popularity
• Full-card scenic artwork
• Darkness-type Tera design   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Secret numbering
• Evolution-line artwork
• Premium foil treatment

Tyranitar ex

Tyranitar ex appears as a Lightning-type Tera Pokémon ex.

This unusual type shift gives Tyranitar a fresh visual and gameplay identity while maintaining its powerful appearance.

Tyranitar ex appeals to:

• Tyranitar collectors
• Johto-region fans  – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Tera Pokémon collectors
• Lightning-type players
• Pokémon ex enthusiasts

Eiscue ex

Eiscue ex appears as a Fire-type Tera Pokémon ex, creating a major contrast with its normal Ice-type identity.

Collectors may search for:

• Eiscue ex Double Rare
• Eiscue ex Ultra Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Eiscue ex Special Illustration Rare

Its premium artwork and unusual Fire-type transformation make it attractive to Eiscue, Galar, and Tera Pokémon collectors.

Vespiquen ex

Vespiquen ex appears as a Psychic-type Tera Pokémon ex.

It can support strategies that spread damage across the opponent’s Pokémon, while its crystalline design adds variety to the expansion’s Tera Pokémon selection.

Additional Featured Pokémon

Obsidian Flames includes Pokémon from several generations, such as:

• Charizard ex
• Tyranitar ex
• Eiscue ex
• Vespiquen ex
• Dragonite ex
• Revavroom ex
• Melmetal ex
• Houndstone ex   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Glimmora ex
• Pidgeot ex
• Absol ex
• Clefable ex
• Toedscruel ex
• Victini ex
• Greedent ex

The official checklist and gallery confirm a broad selection of Pokémon, Trainer cards, and premium rarities.

Pidgeot ex

Pidgeot ex became one of the expansion’s most important competitive cards.

Its Quick Search Ability allows a player to search their deck for any card once during their turn. This can improve deck consistency and help players find important Pokémon, Energy, or Trainer cards.

Pidgeot ex is suitable for:

• Competitive deck builders
• Pidgeot collectors
• Kanto-region collections   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Pokémon ex binders
• Full-art collectors

Illustration Rare Cards

Illustration Rare cards feature extended artwork covering most of the card.

Popular Obsidian Flames Illustration Rares include:

• Charmander
• Charmeleon
• Ninetales
• Cleffa
• Pidgey
• Pidgeotto
• Scizor
• Gloom
• Houndour
• Palafin   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Bellibolt
• Larvitar

These cards may depict:

• Pokémon in natural environments
• Connected evolution-line scenes
• Urban settings
• Everyday Pokémon activities   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Dramatic landscapes
• Character-focused artwork

Illustration Rare cards appeal to binder collectors, artwork enthusiasts, species collectors, and master-set builders.

Ninetales Illustration Rare

The Ninetales Illustration Rare is popular for its elegant full-card artwork and warm sunset atmosphere.

It appeals to:

• Ninetales collectors
• Kanto Pokémon fans
• Fire-type collections
• Illustration Rare enthusiasts
• Display and binder collectors

Special Illustration Rare Cards

Special Illustration Rare cards combine premium rarity with detailed, full-card artwork.

Notable Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare cards include:

• Charizard ex
• Pidgeot ex   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Eiscue ex
• Revavroom ex
• Geeta
• Poppy

These cards are among the expansion’s leading collectibles, but no specific Special Illustration Rare is guaranteed.

Trainer Cards

Obsidian Flames includes collectible and competitive Trainer cards such as:

• Geeta
• Poppy
• Ortega
• Ryme
• Brassius
• Team Star Grunt   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Pokémon League Headquarters
• Town Store
• Artazon
• Letter of Encouragement

Trainer cards can support:

• Energy acceleration
• Pokémon searches
• Hand disruption
• Stadium control
• Evolution strategies
• Deck consistency
• Recovery
• Switching

Several Trainers are available as Ultra Rare or Special Illustration Rare cards.

Popular Obsidian Flames Chase Cards

Collectors commonly open Obsidian Flames packs in search of:

• Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare
• Charizard ex Hyper Rare
• Charizard ex Ultra Rare     – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Pidgeot ex Special Illustration Rare
• Ninetales Illustration Rare
• Cleffa Illustration Rare
• Charmander Illustration Rare
• Charmeleon Illustration Rare
• Scizor Illustration Rare
• Eiscue ex Special Illustration Rare
• Geeta Special Illustration Rare
• Gold Hyper Rare cards

No chase card or rarity is guaranteed.

Card centering, corners, edges, surfaces, print alignment, and manufacturing quality may vary.

Competitive Deck Building

Obsidian Flames introduced several useful cards for competitive and casual decks.

Popular strategies may involve:

• Charizard ex
• Pidgeot ex
• Revavroom ex
• Glimmora ex
• Vespiquen ex   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Tera Pokémon ex
• Energy acceleration
• Evolution support
• Prize-card pressure
• Stadium control
• Deck searching
• Bench management

Charizard ex and Pidgeot ex can work together, with Pidgeot ex providing deck searches while Charizard ex accelerates Energy and delivers increasingly powerful attacks.

Booster Box Versus Elite Trainer Box

Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Includes:

• 36 booster packs
• 360 game cards before duplicates
• Maximum standard pack quantity
• Ideal format for large openings   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Strong option for master-set building
• Factory-sealed display packaging

Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box

The standard Elite Trainer Box includes:

• Nine booster packs
• A promotional card featuring Charmander
• 65 card sleeves
• Basic Energy cards
• Damage-counter dice   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Condition markers
• Storage dividers
• A player’s guide
• A collector’s storage box

Choose the Booster Box when your priority is opening more packs.

Choose the Elite Trainer Box when you also want accessories, storage, and a promotional card.

Why Choose a 36-Pack Booster Box?

An Obsidian Flames Booster Box is suitable for:

• Large pack-opening sessions
• Building an Obsidian Flames master set
• Searching for Charizard ex
• Collecting Tera Pokémon ex   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Finding Illustration Rare cards
• Finding Special Illustration Rare cards
• Building competitive decks
• Trading duplicate cards
• Group openings
• Retail or wholesale inventory
• Preserving a sealed display

Factory-Sealed Collecting

A factory-sealed Obsidian Flames Booster Box can be preserved as part of a Scarlet & Violet sealed collection.

Collectors may display it alongside:

• Scarlet and Violet Base Booster Box
• Paldea Evolved Booster Box
• Paradox Rift Booster Box
• Temporal Forces Booster Box
• Twilight Masquerade Booster Box   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box
• Stellar Crown Booster Box
• Surging Sparks Booster Box
• Journey Together Booster Box

Store the booster box away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, dust, liquids, pressure, and sudden temperature changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many booster packs are included?

The Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box contains 36 factory-sealed booster packs.

How many cards are in each booster pack?

Each pack contains 10 Pokémon TCG game cards, one Basic Energy card, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card.

How many game cards are in the full box?

The booster box contains 360 game cards before duplicates because it includes 36 packs with 10 game cards per pack.

When was Obsidian Flames released?

Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames was officially released on August 11, 2023.

What is the expansion code?

The expansion code is SV03, and OBF is commonly used as its set abbreviation.

How many cards are in the main checklist?

The main numbered checklist contains 197 cards, followed by premium cards numbered beyond the main set.

Is Charizard ex included?

Yes. Darkness-type Tera Charizard ex is the headline Pokémon of the expansion.   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Is the Charizard ex card guaranteed?

No. All booster-pack contents are randomized.

Does the expansion include Illustration Rare cards?

Yes. Obsidian Flames includes Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, Special Illustration Rare, and Hyper Rare cards.   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Are the cards in English?

Yes. This booster display contains English-language Pokémon cards.   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Is a promotional card included?

No. A standard Obsidian Flames Booster Box does not include a guaranteed promotional card.   – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Are sleeves and dice included?

No. Sleeves, dice, condition markers, and storage accessories are not included.

Can the booster box be kept sealed?

Yes. Collectors may preserve it as part of a factory-sealed Scarlet & Violet collection.  – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Final Thoughts

The Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box contains 36 English booster packs from a fiery Scarlet & Violet expansion built around type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex.

Collectors and players can search for Darkness-type Tera Charizard ex, Tyranitar ex, Eiscue ex, Vespiquen ex, Pidgeot ex, Illustration Rare cards, Special Illustration Rare cards, premium Trainers, and Hyper Rare gold cards.

Whether you are building an Obsidian Flames master set, collecting Charizard cards, constructing competitive decks, opening packs with friends, stocking Pokémon products, or preserving a factory-sealed display, this booster box offers a strong combination of recognizable Pokémon, premium artwork, and playable cards.  – Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box

Product Attributes

Brand: Pokémon
Trading Card Game: Pokémon TCG
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Expansion: Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames
Expansion Code: SV03
Set Abbreviation: OBF
Product Type: Booster Box
Edition: English Edition
Featured Pokémon: Darkness-type Tera Charizard ex
Additional Featured Pokémon: Tyranitar ex, Eiscue ex, Vespiquen ex, Pidgeot ex, and Dragonite ex
Featured Trainers: Geeta, Poppy, Ortega, Ryme, and Brassius
Booster Packs: 36
Game Cards Per Pack: 10
Total Game Cards Before Duplicates: 360
Basic Energy: One per pack
Pokémon TCG Live Code: One per pack
Promotional Card: Not included
Card Sleeves: Not included
Language: English
Condition: New
Packaging: Factory sealed
Release Date: August 11, 2023
Card Contents: Randomized
Main Checklist: 197 cards
Featured Mechanics: Pokémon ex and type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex
Featured Rarities: Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, Special Illustration Rare, and Hyper Rare
Primary Theme: Darkness-type Tera Charizard ex and fiery volcanic artwork

– Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Booster Box