AVAILABLE TODAY: As of Feb. 25, Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Obsidian Flames six-pack booster bundle is available for $26.94 at Best Buy. This set includes some of the most sought-after Charizard ex cards, and it’s typically hard to find in stock.
I don’t know about you, but trying to find Obsidian Flames packs at retail price has been a nightmare. Best Buy is making it a little easier today by restocking this six-pack booster bundle for $26.94, but there’s a catch (get it?). You’ll need to grab it through the Best Buy app. It’s part of Best Buy Drops, which is their way of fighting off scalpers and bots that wipe out stock in seconds. As long as you have the app and notifications turned on, you’ll get access to the drop before it’s gone again.
If you’re into Charizard, this set is stacked. The Special Illustration Rare Charizard ex has been sitting at over $70 on the secondary market, making it the top chase card of the set. And then there’s the Hyper Rare Charizard ex, which is basically the same card but dipped in gold foil for extra bragging rights. Even the regular Ultra Rare Charizard ex holds value because, well, it’s Charizard.
Pidgeot ex is also popular for being super playable. Its Quick Search Ability lets you pull any card from your deck every turn, which is ridiculously good in competitive play. This is why Pidgeot ex keeps creeping up in price and why collectors and players are after it.
And let’s talk about Illustration Rares because this set has some absolute gems. The Scizor Illustration Rare is easily one of the best-looking Scizor cards ever printed, drenched in deep red that makes it look straight-up deadly. The Ninetales Illustration Rare has this surreal, glowing forest background that makes it feel almost mythical. And for the first time ever, Gloom gets a full-art card, and it’s actually a masterpiece. The explosion of colors and nature surrounding it make it feel alive in a way that most Pokémon cards don’t.
The thing about Obsidian Flames is that it doesn’t have a ton of Secret Rares, so your odds of pulling something good are way better compared to sets like Paldea Evolved. If you’re looking for a shot at Charizard ex, this is one of the best ways to get your hands on some packs at retail price. But these Best Buy Drops go fast, so if you want in, make sure you’re set up in the app before it disappears again.
