Vespiquen ex - 212/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames NM Pokemon Card

Obsidian Flames is an expansion set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) — the third main set from the Scarlet & Violet series, released in English on August 11, 2023. It contains 230 total cards (with 197 regular cards and 33 secret rares).

🔥 Set Theme & Flavor

The official set description paints a dramatic scene:

“Raging flames forged in darkness! Red-hot embers illuminate the pitch-black night, and sparks flare into an inferno as Charizard ex surges forth with newfound powers of darkness!”

This bold flavour reflects the set’s focus on fire, darkness, and powerful ex Pokémon that bring intense energy to battles.

🔄 Type-Shifted Tera Pokémon ex

One of the hallmark features of Obsidian Flames is its type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex — Terastallized Pokémon cards whose printed type differs from their usual type. For example:

• Charizard ex appears as a Darkness type instead of Fire, gaining a new weakness and resistance while still using Fire Energy for attacks.

• Tyranitar ex, Eiscue ex, Vespiquen ex and others also show different types thanks to Terastal effects.

These unique cards bring fresh tactical variety and tie into the animated Scarlet & Violet world mechanic of Terastalisation.

🃏 What’s Inside the Set

Obsidian Flames includes:

• 15 Pokémon ex and 6 Tera Pokémon ex with strong attacks and abilities.

• A range of Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares, Ultra Rares, and Hyper Rares for collectors.

• Trainer and Supporter cards to support new strategies.

⚔️ Gameplay & Strategy

The set encourages deckbuilding around its powerful ex and Tera Pokémon, especially those with shifted types that let you surprise opponents with unusual weaknesses or resistances. Many competitive and casual players enjoy pulling cards like Charizard ex and other full-art or special art variants for both play and collection value.