Don't rip Darkness Ablaze right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 11% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack loses the least at 11.3% return.
All 5 Products
Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack
1 pack
11.3%
return on $8.20
$8.20 → EV: $0.93
You lose ~$7.27
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Darkness Ablaze Booster Box
36 packs
10.3%
return on $325.29
$325.29 → EV: $33.48
You lose ~$291.81
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Darkness Ablaze ETB
8 packs
9.6%
return on $88.36
$88.36 → EV: $8.44
You lose ~$79.92
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Darkness Ablaze 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
7.7%
return on $42.86
$42.86 → EV: $3.29
You lose ~$39.57
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Darkness Ablaze Build & Battle Box
4 packs
7.3%
return on $64.49
$64.49 → EV: $4.72
You lose ~$59.77
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Charizard VMAX
#020/189
Ultra Rare$44.74
EV: $0.26
Charizard V
#019/189
Ultra Rare$6.87
EV: $0.04
Eternatus VMAX
#117/189
Ultra Rare$5.23
EV: $0.03
Houndoom V (Full Art)
#178/189
Ultra Rare$4.68
EV: $0.03
Butterfree VMAX (Secret)
#190/189
Secret Rare$13.41
EV: $0.03
Salamence VMAX (Secret)
#194/189
Secret Rare$12.76
EV: $0.03
Salamence V (Full Art)
#185/189
Ultra Rare$4.10
EV: $0.02
Butterfree VMAX
#002/189
Ultra Rare$3.95
EV: $0.02
Mew V
#069/189
Ultra Rare$3.92
EV: $0.02
Butterfree V (Full Art)
#177/189
Ultra Rare$3.70
EV: $0.02
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 34 | $3.49 | 19.50% | $0.68 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 12 | $6.46 | 2.40% | $0.16 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 18 | $0.40 | 22.00% | $0.09 |
| Total EV / Pack | $0.93 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare(H) | 22.00% | 1 in 5 | 630 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 19.50% | 1 in 5 | 630 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 2.40% | 1 in 42 | 630 |
Sources: https://www.digitaltq.com/vivid-voltage-booster-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pack-kingdom.com/pokemon-booster-pack-pull-rates/, https://www.thepricedex.com/set/swsh3/darkness-ablaze/pull-rates
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Darkness Ablaze worth opening?
- At current market prices, Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack only returns 11% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Darkness Ablaze booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Darkness Ablaze booster pack is $0.93 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Darkness Ablaze?
- The most valuable cards in Darkness Ablaze are Charizard VMAX ($44.74), Charizard V ($6.87), Eternatus VMAX ($5.23).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Darkness Ablaze?
- Pull rates are based on 630 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Darkness Ablaze products return an average of 9% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 630+ pack openings.