Darkness Ablaze

With 201 cards and a broad rarity spread, the set offers plenty of entry points alongside a smaller group of higher-rarity finishes. Charizard VMAX (swsh3-20) sits at the top of the set’s market range, while many cards remain comparatively accessible.

Released: Aug 2020
Cards: 189 printed
Illustrators: 76
Top card: Charizard VMAX $47.19
Series: Sword & Shield
Era: Sword & Shield era

157 unique Pokémon 172 Pokémon · 25 Trainer · 4 Energy Average market $1.09

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§ 02 — About Darkness Ablaze

A look inside the set.

Darkness Ablaze presents a wide, character-forward survey: 201 cards spanning 172 Pokémon, 25 Trainers, and 4 Energy. Its rarity ladder runs from a deep base of Commons and Uncommons through Rares and holo treatments, then into V, VMAX, Ultra, Rainbow, and Secret cards. Across the set, the dominant look is bright and energetic, with balanced, focused compositions that keep the subject clear even when the action ramps up.

The set’s visual peaks cluster around its VMAX presentations, where scale and motion take center stage. Butterfree VMAX (swsh3-2) stands out as a colorful, whimsical showcase, while Centiskorch VMAX (swsh3-191) pushes a more intense, dynamic read. Much of this polish comes from digital-heavy production, with 5ban Graphics appearing frequently alongside illustrators such as Shin Nagasawa, kirisAki, and Masakazu Fukuda, creating a consistent rhythm of vivid palettes and clean, readable staging.

I · Visual identity

The visual language is predominantly colorful digital illustration with a cartoonish, whimsical edge, carried by vibrant and often contrasting palettes. Most images favor balanced, focused layouts and simple readability, punctuated by dynamic action scenes that heighten energy without becoming chaotic.

II · Illustrators

5ban Graphics is the most frequent credit in the set, reinforcing a consistent digital sheen across many V and VMAX-era presentations. Supporting voices like Shin Nagasawa, kirisAki, and Masakazu Fukuda add variety within the same bright, character-forward framework.

§ 03 — Featured