Obsidian Flames
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−56%
$570.36 sealed → $250.51 EV | EV/pack: $2.10
Even the best product loses −$319.85 on average.
If you must open something: Obsidian Flames PC ETB loses the least at −$319.85.
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Obsidian Flames PC ETB
MSRP $49.99 • Market price $570.36 • Return −56%
Set EV History
Recent movement in set-level EV based on current pricing and pull-rate assumptions.
EV Trend
EV per pack and best product return over time.
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Chase Cards
What you could pull from this set, ranked by value.
Charizard ex - 223/197
#223/197
SIR$94.43
EV: $0.49
Charizard ex - 228/197
#228/197
HR$35.18
EV: $0.22
Ninetales -199/197
#199/197
IR$29.73
EV: $0.19
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Cleffa - 202/197
#202/197
IR$21.75
EV: $0.14
Charizard ex - 215/197
#215/197
UR$18.99
EV: $0.11
Gloom - 198/197
#198/197
IR$16.12
EV: $0.10
Pidgeot ex - 225/197
#225/197
SIR$16.36
EV: $0.08
Pidgey - 207/197
#207/197
IR$12.01
EV: $0.08
Scizor - 205/197
#205/197
IR$11.44
EV: $0.07
Pidgeotto - 208/197
#208/197
IR$8.08
EV: $0.05
Deep Dives
Expandable sections for the EV math, pull-rate tables, and editorial FAQ.
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Range | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 12 | $10.64 | $2.14–$29.73 | 7.70% | $0.82 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 6 | $20.79 | $2.53–$94.43 | 3.10% | $0.64 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 3 | $13.77 | $1.70–$35.18 | 1.90% | $0.26 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 12 | $3.08 | $0.80–$18.99 | 6.70% | $0.21 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 21 | $1.22 | $0.71–$5.69 | 14.30% | $0.17 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.10 | ||||
| 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 PC ETB loses $319.85 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 $2.10 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What is the MSRP for Obsidian Flames products?
- Obsidian Flames PC ETB launched at $49.99 MSRP. Compare that to the current sealed market price of $570.36 to see how far Obsidian Flames pricing has moved from retail.
- What are the best cards to pull in Obsidian Flames?
- The most valuable cards in Obsidian Flames are Charizard ex - 223/197 ($94.43), Charizard ex - 228/197 ($35.18), Ninetales -199/197 ($29.73).
- 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.
- What is the best Obsidian Flames product to buy?
- Based on current EV calculations, Obsidian Flames PC ETB offers the best return at −56% (−$319.85). It contains 11 packs and is priced at $570.36.
- How often are Obsidian Flames prices updated?
- All prices are updated daily at 21:00 UTC using TCGPlayer market prices via TCGCSV. EV calculations refresh automatically with each price update.
- What is cash-out EV for Obsidian Flames?
- Cash-out EV is the expected value after marketplace fees, shipping, and liquidity discounts. We apply a 0.64x multiplier to market EV. For Obsidian Flames PC ETB, cash-out EV is $160.33 versus $250.51 market EV.
- How do pull rates work for Obsidian Flames?
- Pull rates represent the probability of pulling each rarity tier from a single booster pack. They are based on 8,000 community pack openings. Each rarity tier has a different pull rate — higher rarities are harder to pull but typically more valuable.
As of March 2026, Obsidian Flames products lose an average of $92.64 (−73%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.