Series: Sword & Shield
Release Date: August 14, 2020
Set Abbreviation: DAA
Pokémon Darkness Ablaze is the Charizard VMAX set, and the regular holo version still beats every Rainbow Rare in it. Here are the top 10 Darkness Ablaze hits and chase cards, ranked by current market value, with a lot of VMAX cards in the mix.
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10. Butterfree V - $6.16
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 177/189
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Butterfree flutters in front of a big orange and white swirl, and the whole card looks like a sunny afternoon. It's a clean, cheerful full art. Butterfree is a Kanto favorite, and the VMAX version is coming up at #2.
9. Mew V - $6.33
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 069/189
Rarity: Rare Holo V
Mew floats upside down in a bright green forest, with sparkles swirling around it. It looks playful, which fits Mew perfectly. Mew has been a collector favorite since the first Pokémon movie, so a Mew V always has some fans.
8. Centiskorch VMAX - $6.48
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 191/189
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Gigantamax Centiskorch coils across the card in every color of the rainbow. It's a long, wild shape, and the rainbow foil makes it pop. Centiskorch is a fun, unusual pick for fans of Galar's Fire types.
7. Charizard V - $7.16
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 019/189
Rarity: Rare Holo V
Our first, but not our last, Charizard. This is the V version, with Charizard roaring and flames curling all around it. It's the setup card for the Charizard VMAX at #1. Charizard always sells, even in its plainest form.
6. Rillaboom - $7.52
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 197/189
Rarity: Gold Secret Rare
Rillaboom pounds its drum on a shiny gold card, with sparkles flying everywhere. It's the only gold card in the top 10, and it's a plain Stage 2 with no V or VMAX in sight. Rillaboom is the final form of the Grass starter, and its Voltage Beat ability helps decks with Energy.
5. Eternatus VMAX - $10.15
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 192/189
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Now we're getting into the real chase cards for Darkness Ablaze. Eternatus is the legendary Pokémon on the front of the set, and this Eternamax version glows in rainbow colors. It's sharp, spiky, and colorful. Eternatus was the villain of Sword and Shield, so it makes sense that it's a headliner here.
4. Scizor VMAX - $11.32
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 193/189
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Scizor's big claws are the star of this rainbow card, and the Max Steelspike attack matches the sharp look. Scizor has been a Johto favorite since Gold and Silver. It's a great pick for Steel-type fans.
3. Salamence VMAX - $14.62
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 194/189
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Salamence spreads its wings in a blaze of rainbow colors. It's a big, flashy card for one of the most popular dragons in the game. Salamence has been a Hoenn favorite since Ruby and Sapphire, and this is one of its best cards.
2. Butterfree VMAX - $17.75
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 190/189
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
This is the Gigantamax Butterfree, and it's the big, rainbow-colored version of the full art at #10. It's the second most valuable card in Darkness Ablaze, and it's a surprise to see a bug type this high. Butterfree fans came to play.
1. Charizard VMAX - $38.72
Set: Sword & Shield: Darkness Ablaze
Card Number: 020/189
Rarity: Rare Holo VMAX
The Charizard VMAX is the undisputed top pull in Darkness Ablaze, and it's not even a Rainbow Rare. Gigantamax Charizard roars over a swirl of fire and cosmic color. Its G-Max Wildfire attack hits for 300, and every Charizard fan wants one.
Final Thoughts
Darkness Ablaze has a clear leader in the Charizard VMAX, and a lot of Rainbow Rare VMAX cards behind it. If you like this set, see how the next one compares in our Champion's Path Top 5, or look ahead at the Vivid Voltage Top 10.
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FAQ
What is the most valuable card in Darkness Ablaze?
The most valuable card in Darkness Ablaze is the Charizard VMAX (020/189). The Rainbow Rare Butterfree VMAX (190/189) is second, and the Rainbow Rare Salamence VMAX (194/189) is third.
What are the best cards in Darkness Ablaze?
The best Darkness Ablaze cards are the Charizard VMAX, Butterfree VMAX, Salamence VMAX, Scizor VMAX, and Eternatus VMAX. The gold Rillaboom is also a popular chase card.
What is Eternamax Eternatus in Darkness Ablaze?
Eternamax Eternatus is a giant version of the legendary Pokémon Eternatus from Sword and Shield. Darkness Ablaze features it on the set's Eternatus VMAX card, which has a Rainbow Rare version.
What is a Rainbow Rare in Pokémon TCG?
A Rainbow Rare is a special rainbow-colored card numbered past the end of a set. Darkness Ablaze has five on this list. Read more about them in our Spotlight On: Rainbow Pokémon Cards.
How many cards are in Darkness Ablaze?
Darkness Ablaze has 189 cards in the main set and 201 with all the secret rares. It released on August 14, 2020. Track your progress with the Rare Candy master set tracker.
Want to see the set that came before? Check the top cards in our Top 10 Pokémon Rebel Clash Hits & Chase Cards.
