Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Ignite your Pokémon collection with the Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box. This factory-sealed collection includes 8 Darkness Ablaze booster packs, 65 Eternatus card sleeves, 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards, gameplay accessories, four card dividers, a player’s guide, and a reusable collector storage box.

The Darkness Ablaze expansion features powerful Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX, including Charizard VMAX, Eternatus VMAX, Salamence VMAX, Scizor VMAX, Butterfree VMAX, Centiskorch VMAX, and Grimmsnarl VMAX. The Elite Trainer Box launched on August 14, 2020, with eight booster packs and Eternatus-themed accessories.

Discover the Darkness Ablaze Expansion

Expand your Sword and Shield collection with the Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box, a premium sealed product designed for collectors, players, and fans of Gigantamax Pokémon.

Darkness Ablaze is the third main expansion in the Pokémon TCG Sword and Shield Series. It continued the Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX mechanics while introducing the English Pokémon TCG debuts of Charizard VMAX and Eternatus VMAX.

The expansion features Pokémon from multiple generations, including:

• Charizard
• Eternatus
• Salamence
• Scizor
• Butterfree
• Centiskorch
• Crobat
• Houndoom
• Galarian Slowbro
• Rhyperior
• Mew
• Vikavolt
• Grimmsnarl
• Galarian Stunfisk

With recognizable Pokémon, competitive cards, premium rarities, and bold Eternatus artwork, the Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box is an attractive addition to a sealed Pokémon TCG collection.

What Is Included?

Each factory-sealed Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box contains:

• 8 Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Eternatus
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• 1 player’s guide to the Darkness Ablaze expansion
• 1 Pokémon TCG rulebook
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• 4 Eternatus-themed card dividers
• 1 reusable collector storage box    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• 1 Pokémon TCG Online code card

The standard Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box does not contain a guaranteed physical promotional card. All Pokémon cards inside the eight booster packs are randomized.

Charizard VMAX

Charizard VMAX is the signature collector card from the Darkness Ablaze expansion.

The card features Charizard in its enormous Gigantamax form, surrounded by flames and intense energy. It is especially popular because it combines:

• Charizard’s long-standing collector appeal
• Gigantamax artwork   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• High HP
• Powerful Fire-type attacks
• Pokémon VMAX mechanics
• A prominent place in the Sword and Shield era   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Collectors opening Darkness Ablaze booster packs can search for:

• Charizard V
• Charizard VMAX

The official Darkness Ablaze checklist includes Charizard V and Charizard VMAX near the beginning of the set.

Charizard VMAX is not guaranteed inside an Elite Trainer Box. Every booster pack contains randomized cards.   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Eternatus VMAX

Eternatus is the featured Pokémon on the Elite Trainer Box packaging, card sleeves, dividers, and collector storage box.

The Darkness Ablaze expansion includes:

• Eternatus V
• Eternatus V Full Art    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Eternatus VMAX
• Eternatus VMAX Rainbow Rare

The official checklist confirms both Eternatus V and Eternatus VMAX in the expansion.

Eternatus VMAX also became an important competitive card during the Sword and Shield era because it supported powerful Darkness-type strategies and large Benches.

Its connection to the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games adds additional appeal for collectors interested in Legendary Pokémon and the Galar region.

Featured Pokémon VMAX

Darkness Ablaze contains several Pokémon VMAX representing Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon.

Featured Pokémon VMAX include:

• Charizard VMAX
•  Eternatus VMAX   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Butterfree VMAX
• Centiskorch VMAX
• Scizor VMAX
• Salamence VMAX    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Grimmsnarl VMAX

The official expansion overview highlights Charizard VMAX, Grimmsnarl VMAX, Butterfree VMAX, and other towering Pokémon VMAX.

Selected Pokémon VMAX also appear in premium Rainbow Rare versions.

No specific Pokémon VMAX is guaranteed inside an individual booster pack or Elite Trainer Box.

Popular Darkness Ablaze Chase Cards

Collectors frequently search for cards such as:

• Charizard VMAX
• Eternatus VMAX Rainbow Rare   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Salamence VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Scizor VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Butterfree VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Centiskorch VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Grimmsnarl VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Eternatus V Full Art    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Houndoom V Full Art
• Scizor V Full Art
• Crobat V Full Art
• Salamence V Full Art
• Pokémon Breeder’s Nurturing Full Art
• Rose Full Art
• Rillaboom Gold Secret Rare
• Coalossal Gold Secret Rare
• Turbo Patch Gold Secret Rare
• Big Parasol Gold Secret Rare
• Capture Energy Gold Secret Rare   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Booster-pack pull rates, card condition, centering, print quality, and rarity vary. No chase card is guaranteed.

Crobat V

Crobat V became one of the most useful cards from the early Sword and Shield era.

Its Ability allowed players to draw additional cards when Crobat V was placed onto the Bench from the hand. This made the card useful in many competitive deck types.

Darkness Ablaze includes:

• Crobat V
• Crobat V Full Art   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Its competitive history gives Crobat V appeal for players, collectors, and fans building historical Sword and Shield decks.

Salamence VMAX

Salamence VMAX brings the popular Dragon Pokémon into the Pokémon VMAX mechanic.

Collectors may search for:

• Salamence V
• Salamence V Full Art    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
•   Salamence VMAX
• Salamence VMAX Rainbow Rare

Its dynamic artwork and connection to a popular fully evolved Pokémon make it an attractive target for Dragon-type and Pokémon VMAX collectors.

No Salamence card is guaranteed inside the Elite Trainer Box.

Scizor VMAX

Scizor VMAX is another recognizable card from the Darkness Ablaze expansion.

Available Scizor cards include:

• Scizor V
• Scizor V Full Art    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Scizor VMAX
• Scizor VMAX Rainbow Rare

Scizor’s distinctive metallic appearance and popularity across several Pokémon generations give these cards strong visual and collector appeal.

Butterfree VMAX

Butterfree VMAX represents Butterfree in its Gigantamax form.

Collectors can search for:

• Butterfree V
• Butterfree V Full Art   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Butterfree VMAX
• Butterfree VMAX Rainbow Rare

Butterfree’s connection to the original Kanto generation adds nostalgic appeal, while its Gigantamax form connects the card to the Sword and Shield video games.

Centiskorch VMAX

Centiskorch VMAX is a Fire-type Pokémon VMAX with an impressive Gigantamax design.

The Darkness Ablaze expansion includes:

• Centiskorch V
• Centiskorch V Full Art   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Centiskorch VMAX
• Centiskorch VMAX Rainbow Rare

Centiskorch VMAX was also used in notable competitive strategies during the Sword and Shield era.

Its Fire-type theme complements Charizard and gives the expansion several visually striking flame-based Pokémon cards.

Gold Secret Rare Cards

Darkness Ablaze includes premium Gold Secret Rare cards featuring Pokémon, Trainer cards, and Special Energy.

Notable examples include:

• Rillaboom
• Coalossal   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Turbo Patch
• Big Parasol
• Capture Energy

These cards feature textured gold-colored designs and appear beyond the standard numbered set.

Gold Secret Rare cards are randomly inserted and are not guaranteed in any individual booster pack or Elite Trainer Box.

Full-Art Trainer Cards

The expansion includes collectible Full-Art Supporter cards featuring characters from the Galar region.

Notable Trainer cards include:

• Pokémon Breeder’s Nurturing
• Rose   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Kabu
• Piers

Selected Supporter cards also appear in Rainbow Rare versions.

These cards appeal to:

• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Galar character fans
• Sword and Shield master-set builders  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
•  Rainbow Rare collectors
• Competitive Pokémon TCG players

Eternatus Card Sleeves

The Elite Trainer Box includes 65 card sleeves featuring Eternatus.

This provides enough sleeves for a standard 60-card Pokémon TCG deck, with five additional sleeves available as replacements.

The sleeves are suitable for:

• Protecting playable decks
• Storing Darkness Ablaze cards   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Building an Eternatus-themed deck
• Protecting Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX cards
• Organizing valuable pulls
• Creating a coordinated Pokémon display   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

High-value cards may benefit from additional protection using rigid card holders or premium archival sleeves.

Premium Gameplay Accessories

The Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box includes useful supplies for playing and organizing the Pokémon TCG.

Energy Cards

The 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards provide essential resources for constructing and modifying decks.

Damage-Counter Dice

Six damage-counter dice help players track damage placed on Pokémon during matches.

Condition Markers

The two acrylic condition markers indicate when an Active Pokémon is Burned or Poisoned.

Competition-Legal Coin-Flip Die

The included die can be used when an attack, Ability, or Trainer card requires a coin-flip result.

Player’s Guide

The player’s guide introduces the Darkness Ablaze expansion and helps collectors identify cards available in the set.

It can also be used as a checklist when building a complete collection.

Card Dividers

Four Eternatus-themed dividers help organize cards by:

• Pokémon type
• Rarity    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Card number
• Deck
• Trainer category
• Collection status   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

No Guaranteed Promotional Card

The standard Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box does not contain a guaranteed physical promotional card.

Its collectible cards come from the eight randomized booster packs.

This differs from selected special-expansion Elite Trainer Boxes that include a guaranteed Black Star promotional card.

Buyers should not expect a physical promo card unless a retailer clearly states that one has been added separately outside the original manufacturer packaging.

Reusable Collector Storage Box

The durable Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box can be reused after the booster packs are opened.

It is suitable for storing:

• Darkness Ablaze cards
• Sleeved Pokémon decks   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Pokémon V cards
• Pokémon VMAX cards
• Energy cards
• Trainer cards
• Booster packs
• Damage-counter dice
• Condition markers   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Trading-card accessories

The four included dividers help keep cards and supplies organized.

The box should be stored in a cool, dry location away from moisture, dust, extreme heat, and prolonged direct sunlight.

Ideal for Collectors and Players

The Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box is suitable for:

• Charizard collectors
• Eternatus collectors
• Sword and Shield fans
• Galar-region collectors
• Pokémon VMAX collectors
• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Master-set builders   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• Sealed-product collectors
• Pokémon TCG players
• Gift buyers

Its combination of booster packs, themed accessories, deck-building supplies, and reusable storage makes it useful for both opening and display.

Why Collect Darkness Ablaze?

Darkness Ablaze holds an important place in the early Sword and Shield Pokémon TCG era.

Reasons collectors may choose this expansion include:

• The Pokémon TCG debut of Charizard VMAX    –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box
• The Pokémon TCG debut of Eternatus VMAX
• Popular Gigantamax Pokémon
• Recognizable Pokémon such as Scizor and Salamence
• Competitive cards such as Crobat V
• Full-Art Supporter cards
• Rainbow Rare Pokémon VMAX
• Gold Secret Rare cards
• Distinctive Eternatus Elite Trainer Box artwork
• Factory-sealed display appeal

The expansion officially launched on August 14, 2020.   –  Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box

Frequently Asked Questions

How many booster packs are included?

The Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box contains 8 Darkness Ablaze booster packs.

Which Pokémon appears on the Elite Trainer Box?

Eternatus appears on the packaging, collector box, card sleeves, and card dividers.

How many card sleeves are included?

The box contains 65 Eternatus-themed card sleeves.

Does the box include Charizard VMAX?

Charizard VMAX is available in the Darkness Ablaze expansion, but it is not guaranteed inside an Elite Trainer Box.

Does Darkness Ablaze contain Eternatus VMAX?

Yes. The set includes Eternatus V and Eternatus VMAX, but neither card is guaranteed.

Does the Elite Trainer Box include a promo card?

No. The standard Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box does not include a guaranteed physical promotional card.

Are Secret Rare cards guaranteed?

No. Rainbow Rare, Full-Art, Pokémon VMAX, and Gold Secret Rare cards are randomly inserted.

How many cards are in each booster pack?

Each Darkness Ablaze booster pack contains randomized Pokémon TCG cards and additional pack contents.

Can the collector box be reused?

Yes. The box and four dividers can organize cards, decks, Energy cards, booster packs, and gameplay accessories.

Is the product factory sealed?

A new Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box should arrive in its original manufacturer packaging with the contents factory sealed.

Final Thoughts

The Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box combines eight booster packs with Eternatus-themed card sleeves, Energy cards, gameplay accessories, and reusable collector storage.

The expansion features Charizard VMAX, Eternatus VMAX, Salamence VMAX, Scizor VMAX, Butterfree VMAX, Centiskorch VMAX, Crobat V, Full-Art Trainers, Rainbow Rare cards, and Gold Secret Rares.

Whether you are pursuing Charizard VMAX, completing a Darkness Ablaze master set, building a Sword and Shield collection, or preserving factory-sealed Pokémon products, this Elite Trainer Box is an exciting addition to a Pokémon TCG collection.

Product Attributes

Brand: Pokémon
Trading Card Game: Pokémon TCG
Series: Sword and Shield
Expansion: Darkness Ablaze
Product Type: Elite Trainer Box
Edition: Standard Edition
Featured Pokémon: Eternatus
Booster Packs: 8
Promotional Card: Not Included
Card Sleeves: 65 Eternatus Sleeves
Energy Cards: 45
Damage-Counter Dice: 6
Storage Dividers: 4
Condition Markers: 2
Language: English
Condition: New
Packaging: Factory Sealed
Digital Content: Pokémon TCG Online Code Card
Release Date: August 14, 2020
Region Theme: Galar

Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box