Don't rip Obsidian Flames right now.
Keep it sealed.
Even the best product loses $6.24 on average.
If you must open something: Obsidian Flames Booster Pack loses the least at −$6.24.
All 8 Products
Obsidian Flames Booster Pack
1 pack
−$6.24
−76% return
$8.23 sealed → $1.99 EV
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Obsidian Flames Single Pack Blister
1 pack
−$7.45
−77% return
$9.69 sealed → $2.24 EV
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Obsidian Flames 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
−$21.70
−77% return
$28.17 sealed → $6.47 EV
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Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Box
4 packs
−$31.52
−78% return
$40.48 sealed → $8.96 EV
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Obsidian Flames Booster Box
36 packs
−$272.94
−79% return
$344.58 sealed → $71.64 EV
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Obsidian Flames Booster Bundle
6 packs
−$56.93
−83% return
$68.87 sealed → $11.94 EV
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Obsidian Flames ETB
9 packs
−$154.45
−89% return
$173.36 sealed → $18.91 EV
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Obsidian Flames PC ETB
11 packs
−$509.89
−96% return
$533.78 sealed → $23.89 EV
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Charizard ex - 223/197
#223/197
Special Illustration Rare$78.23
EV: $0.40
Charizard ex - 228/197
#228/197
Hyper Rare$38.53
EV: $0.24
Ninetales -199/197
#199/197
Illustration Rare$29.66
EV: $0.19
Cleffa - 202/197
#202/197
Illustration Rare$20.21
EV: $0.13
Charizard ex - 215/197
#215/197
Ultra Rare$19.52
EV: $0.11
Gloom - 198/197
#198/197
Illustration Rare$14.25
EV: $0.09
Pidgeot ex - 225/197
#225/197
Special Illustration Rare$14.56
EV: $0.08
Scizor - 205/197
#205/197
Illustration Rare$11.07
EV: $0.07
Pidgey - 207/197
#207/197
Illustration Rare$10.36
EV: $0.07
Pidgeotto - 208/197
#208/197
Illustration Rare$7.70
EV: $0.05
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 12 | $9.94 | 7.70% | $0.77 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 6 | $17.64 | 3.10% | $0.55 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 3 | $14.78 | 1.90% | $0.28 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 12 | $3.12 | 6.70% | $0.21 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 21 | $1.24 | 14.30% | $0.18 |
| Total EV / Pack | $1.99 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 14.30% | 1 in 7 | 8,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 7.70% | 1 in 13 | 8,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.70% | 1 in 15 | 8,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 3.10% | 1 in 32 | 8,000 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 1.90% | 1 in 53 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Obsidian-Flames-Pull-Rates/e2a66999-a7b5-4621-9765-c9a132e04bd2/, https://www.digitaltq.com/obsidian-flames-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://www.thepricedex.com/set/sv3/obsidian-flames/pull-rates
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Obsidian Flames worth opening?
- At current market prices, Obsidian Flames Booster Pack loses $6.24 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Obsidian Flames booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Obsidian Flames booster pack is $1.99 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Obsidian Flames?
- The most valuable cards in Obsidian Flames are Charizard ex - 223/197 ($78.23), Charizard ex - 228/197 ($38.53), Ninetales -199/197 ($29.66).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Obsidian Flames?
- Pull rates are based on 8,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Obsidian Flames products lose an average of $132.64 (−82%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.