Obsidian Flames is set to introduce some incredible cards to the Pokemon TCG, from Charizard ex to Tyranitar ex, but which ones are best? Here are our top picks.
The fiery Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames expansion is due out on August 11, 2023, and we were recently given the opportunity to get an early preview of the stunning cards that can be pulled from the set.
Whether you’re chasing the new type-shifted Tera Pokemon ex cards like the Dark-type Charizard ex or Electric-type Tyranitar ex, or you’re hoping to expand your special illustration rare collection, there are plenty of great cards to discover.
We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite cards from the new Pokemon TCG expansion Obsidian Flames below.
Best cards in Pokemon TCG Obsidian Flames
These are our favorite cards in the Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames expansion:
| Name | Card |
|---|---|
| Tera Charizard ex (Special Illustration Rare) | |
| Tera Eiscue ex (Special Illustration Rare) | |
| Tera Tyranitar ex (Ultra Rare) | |
| Tera Vespiquen ex (Ultra Rare) | |
| Absol ex (Ultra Rare) | |
| Palafin (Illustration Rare) | |
| Ninetales (Illustration Rare) | |
| Cleffa (Illustration Rare) | |
| Tera Dragonite ex | |
| Victini ex |
This list was mostly formed based on the designs of each card, but it also takes into account how rare and valuable they’re likely to be upon release.
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While all four Tera Charizard ‘ex’ cards in this expansion are going to be highly sought after, we’ve only included one design which is our favorite – the Special Illustration Rare.
Other than that, it’s the usual mix of Ultra Rare and Illustration Rare cards that make the list, although there are a couple of standard cards that really stood out for us as well.
The Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames expansion is released on August 11, 2023. You can check out our early review here.
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