Summary
- The new Obsidian Flames expansion for Pokémon TCG introduces cards with alternative Tera Types, including a Dark Tera Type Charizard and an Electric Tera Type Tyranitar.
- The Secret Rares in Obsidian Flames are highly sought after and have already been revealed, with the Special Illustration Rare version of Revavroom ex being one of the best Secret Rares in the set.
- The Special Illustration Rare version of Geeta, showcasing the chairperson of the Pokémon League, is the best-looking Trainer card in the entire set and will likely be a sought-after card in the expansion.
The new Obsidian Flames expansion for the Pokémon TCG is bringing forth a variety of cards focused on creatures with alternative Tera Types. A Dark Tera Type Charizard, for instance, is one of the highlights of the new card collection, as well as an Electric Tera Type Tyranitar – both are also references to cards from the EX Dragon Frontiers set, which featured the Delta Species mechanic. The Secret Rares in Obsidian Flames are going to be the most sought cards in the set, and all of them have already been revealed.
Obsidian Flames is an expansion to the Scarlet and Violet collection, which will grow accompanying the life cycle of the popular Gen 9 games on Nintendo Switch. The set was released in Japan and is now arriving in the West, allowing more players and collectors to get the cards from it. Considering the featured Pokémon, some Secret Rare cards in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames will likely be worth a small fortune if players are lucky enough to obtain them.
10 #224 Revavroom ex
As revealed by PokéBeach, one of the best Secret Rares in Pokémon TCG’s Obsidian Flame expansion is the Special Illustration Rare version of Revavroom ex. The card #224 Revavroom ex showcases the Paldean creature at high speed – and concludes the short story initiated with #206 Varoom, in which the pre-evolutions prepare the engine of the car that Revavroom is later shown operating.
The artwork is elaborate and full of elements, easily ranking it as one of the best Secret Rares in Obsidian Flame. The only downside is the Pokémon itself, which has one of the worst designs in the series. Nevertheless, the Secret Illustration Rare Pokémon TCG card was capable of making the horrendous creature quite elegant and appealing.
9 #222 Eiscue ex
A delicate piece of artwork in Pokémon TCG can be found with #222 Eiscue ex. This Special Illustration Rare is one of the best Secret Rares in Obsidian Flames, and a great part of the reason is because of its simplicity and how different it looks from other cards. This special card features a flying Eiscue mostly off-center as if it were a tragic character in a cartoon.
Even if Eiscue is off-center, it is still the highlight of the illustration, as the background is basically composed of two blocks of colors, making the Pokémon pop. Granted that the Fire-type Eiscue ex card is not the greatest in the set for all types of decks, but its Secret Rare artwork is certainly worth searching for in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames.
8 #226 Geeta
Trainer cards usually make it to the top when ranking Secret Rares in every collection, and it is not different in the Obsidian Flames expansion for Pokémon TCG. The Special Illustration Rare version of Geeta showcases the chairperson of the Pokémon League in a contemplative and heartwarming moment as she reads a book while sitting on a staircase.
Although all the Secret Rare Trainer cards in Obsidian Flames are quite nice, #226 Geeta is the best-looking Trainer card in the entire set with its fine color application and delicate illustration. This Pokémon TCG card may be one of the most sought ones in the expansion.
7 #228 Charizard ex
The Hyper Rare version of Charizard ex is one of the best Secret Rares in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames. Though it is only a golden version of the creature’s Ultra Rare card, the color makes it pop even more. In addition to this, Charizard tends to be one of the most beloved Pokémon in the series.
Charizard cards in Pokémon TCG are usually the most valuable ones in the game, making this one of the primest cards of the set. #228 Charizard ex features the Pokémon roaring with its Dark Tera Type crown over a golden background. This is one of the best Secret Rares in Obsidian Flames, but it is still not the best Charizard card in the collection.
6 #209 Lechonk
Though not as rare or valuable as the aforementioned cards, the Illustration Rare version of Lechonk is one of the best Secret Rares in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames. These alternative versions of simple Pokémon tend to have great artwork, and Lechonk is a great example of this.
Obsidian Flame’s #209 Lechonk shows the Pokémon in an intimate moment, sleeping after a hearty meal. It lies down on a mosaic ground under gentle sunlight. This Pokémon TCG card exemplifies how much Pokémon are nothing but kind creatures that should not be forced into battle.
5 #200 Palafin
The most detail-rich card in the entire set is #200 Palafin. This Secret Rare in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames features the Gen 9 creature’s Hero Form front and center, surrounded by several other Palafin in their Zero Forms.
The entire artwork for the Illustration Rare is an explosion of color, making it one of the most notable cards in the entire Pokémon TCG set. In addition to that, this Obsidian Flames card boasts great artistic composition, marked by its gaze-worthy symmetry.
4 #205 Scizor
#205 Scizor is a fantastic Illustration Rare that highlights the Gen 2 Pokémon. This Secret Rare in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames is one of the most beautiful cards in the set. Its engulfing red and black color palette with a few yellow and green elements makes this a card to notice on any table.
Scizor is one of the most beloved Gen 2 creatures, and this Secret Rare card from Obsidian Flames is a fantastic homage to it. The artwork boasts the Pokémon’s edginess and ferocity with an aggressive card that will certainly catch the eye of any collector.
3 #199 Ninetales
A beautiful Secret Rare in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames is #199 Ninetales. The Illustration Rare card shows the Gen 1 creature posing elegantly in the middle of a forest and the way it is colored makes it seem as if Ninetales is a beacon of light amidst impending darkness.
The artwork for this card boasts elegance and beauty, and is even reminiscent of the art design behind Malenia in Elden Ring, for instance. There are recurring elements between the soulslike boss and Ninetales in this superb Secret Rare card for the Pokémon TCG expansion, Obsidian Flames.
2 #202 Cleffa
Yet another Illustration Rare, #202 Cleffa is the best Secret Rare in its category within Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames. The special cards for Ninetales, Scizor, and Palafin highlight the creatures in a well of color, but Cleffa’s alternative version goes in the opposite direction.
The Gen 2 creature is but a small piece of a much larger and elaborate artwork, that extends from top to bottom. Cleffa stands small in front of the starry night and its reflection below the Pokémon, making it seem as if it were floating amidst the great expanse. This Secret Rare from Obsidian Flame is not only one of the best in the set but one of the best in Scarlet and Violet so far.
1 #223 Charizard ex
The best Secret Rare in Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames is its flagship card, #223 Charizard ex. This special card not only features the most sought creature in TCG, but it does so in a breathtaking piece of art. The colorwork in the illustration highlights Charizard but also features the Terastalize mechanic with crystals surrounding it and composing its body.
What makes it even more special is that this Secret Rare in Obsidian Flames shows an alternative look to the Tera forms, with a different approach to the crystal aspect. In addition to this, it is an alternative version to one of the most valuable cards in the expansion in terms of competitive value, making it even more precious. #223 Charizard ex will certainly be the most sought card in the entire Pokémon TCG expansion, Obsidian Flames.
Source: PokéBeach