Pullorax Set File № 037 SV3 / JA / 2023
Set filePokémon · Expansion Pack

Ruler of the Black Flame

Darkness-type Charizard ex — the first Terastal Pokémon printed off its own type.

  • 30 × 5packs × cards
  • 141108 + 33 secret
  • 28 Jul 2023Japan release
  • 7 minread
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01 · What is this set

Thirty packs, five cards, one hundred and forty-one cards in the set

Ruler of the Black Flame (黒炎の支配者, SV3) is a Japanese expansion pack in the Scarlet & Violet series, released on 28 July 2023. Each pack holds 5 cards and a box holds 30 packs.

Of the set’s 141 cards, 108 are numbered and 33 sit beyond the main list: 12 AR, 12 SR, 6 SAR and 3 UR. What you buy here is the Japanese print, on Japanese card stock, in the 30-pack box shown above.

Charizard ex SAR 134/108 — Ruler of the Black Flame (SV3), Japanese Pokémon card, illus. AKIRA EGAWA
Illus. AKIRA EGAWA

02 · The story

“The supreme treasure of darkness — Charizard ex appears”

悪の至宝、リザードンex登場！ — the official line names the card, and the official concept explains why it matters: this is the set where Terastal Pokémon are printed with a type different from their own, for the first time. Charizard, a Fire Pokémon, is printed here as a Darkness-type Terastal Pokémon ex.

The official page says the point of the change is to make hitting weakness an active part of play again: a Pokémon you expect to resist Water now takes double from Grass, and deck-building has to answer for it. Eight more Pokémon ex sit in the main list — Tyranitar, Pidgeot, Revavroom, Glimmora, Vespiquen, Eiscue and Absol among them — and beyond the numbering Charizard ex returns as a Special Art Rare by AKIRA EGAWA and as the gold Ultra Rare, with Geeta, Poppy, Ortega and Ryme as the Trainers.

03 · The chase

THE HITS.

Nine cards from this set, in display order — not a ranking.

  1. Artazon (ボウルタウン) UR 140/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Artazon

    № 140/108 · UR · Ultra Rare

    Illus. Oswaldo KATO

    Artazon in gold, by Oswaldo KATO.

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  2. Charizard ex (リザードンex) UR 139/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Charizard ex

    № 139/108 · UR · Ultra Rare

    Illus. 5ban Graphics

    Charizard ex in gold — the card the set is named for.

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  3. Poppy (ポピー) SAR 138/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Poppy

    № 138/108 · SAR · Special Art Rare

    Illus. Ryota Murayama

    Poppy by Ryota Murayama, the other one.

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  4. Geeta (オモダカ) SAR 137/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Geeta

    № 137/108 · SAR · Special Art Rare

    Illus. DOM

    Geeta by DOM, one of the set’s two trainer Special Art Rares.

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  5. Pidgeot ex (ピジョットex) SAR 136/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Pidgeot ex

    № 136/108 · SAR · Special Art Rare

    Illus. Jerky

    Pidgeot ex by Jerky, who also drew the Pidgey and Pidgeotto Art Rares.

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  6. Revavroom ex (ブロロロームex) SAR 135/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Revavroom ex

    № 135/108 · SAR · Special Art Rare

    Illus. Souichirou Gunjima

    Revavroom ex by Souichirou Gunjima.

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  7. Charizard ex (リザードンex) SAR 134/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Charizard ex

    № 134/108 · SAR · Special Art Rare

    Illus. AKIRA EGAWA

    Charizard ex by AKIRA EGAWA — the card on this page’s cover.

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  8. Eiscue ex (コオリッポex) SAR 133/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Eiscue ex

    № 133/108 · SAR · Special Art Rare

    Illus. Toshinao Aoki

    Eiscue ex by Toshinao Aoki.

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  9. Charizard ex (リザードンex) SR 125/108 – Ruler of the Black Flame

    Charizard ex

    № 125/108 · SR · Super Rare

    Illus. 5ban Graphics

    Charizard ex in Super Rare, by 5ban Graphics.

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SV3 · Japanese print · 30 packs · 5 cards per pack · 141 cards in the set Set File № 037
Ruler of the Black Flame SV3 Japanese Pokémon Booster Box — open display view

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Ruler of the Black Flame SV3 Japanese Pokémon Booster Box

Booster box · 30 packs × 5 cards

  • Japanese print
  • Original Japanese Shrink · never resealed
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05 · Set facts

How a box breaks down

  • Per box30 × 530 packs × 5 cards · 150 cards per box
  • Main set108numbered cards in the set list
  • Secret33secret rares · 141 cards in the set list
  • LanguageJAJapanese edition
Japan release
28 Jul 2023
Set code
SV3
Product
Booster Box
Secret rares by rarity
AR ×12SR ×12SAR ×6UR ×3

06 · Card list

Full card list · 141

Every card, as numbered in Japan. Japanese names as printed; English names where the card also exists in the English edition.

No card matches

Secret rares · 109–141
№CardRarityIllustrator
109 Gloom AR Masako Tomii
110 Ninetales AR SIE NANAHARA
111 Palafin AR Akira Komayama
112 Bellibolt AR KEIICHIRO ITO
113 Cleffa AR HYOGONOSUKE
114 Larvitar AR Miki Tanaka
115 Houndour AR KYUPIYAMA
116 Scizor AR Oku
117 Varoom AR Souichirou Gunjima
118 Pidgey AR Jerky
119 Pidgeotto AR Jerky
120 Lechonk AR Narumi Sato
121 Eiscue ex SR 5ban Graphics
122 Tyranitar ex SR 5ban Graphics
123 Vespiquen ex SR 5ban Graphics
124 Glimmora ex SR 5ban Graphics
125 Charizard ex SR 5ban Graphics
126 Absol ex SR PLANETA Mochizuki
127 Revavroom ex SR takuyoa
128 Pidgeot ex SR takuyoa
129 Geeta SR kirisAki
130 Ortega SR Naoki Saito
131 Poppy SR yuu
132 Ryme SR nagimiso
133 Eiscue ex SAR Toshinao Aoki
134 Charizard ex SAR AKIRA EGAWA
135 Revavroom ex SAR Souichirou Gunjima
136 Pidgeot ex SAR Jerky
137 Geeta SAR Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 817): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
138 Poppy SAR Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 817): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
139 Charizard ex UR 5ban Graphics
140 Artazon UR Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 817): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
141 Basic Fire Energy UR —
Main set · 1–108
№CardRarityIllustrator
1 Oddish regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
2 Gloom regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
3 Bellossom regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
4 Scyther regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
5 Shuckle regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
6 Combee regular HYOGONOSUKE
7 Phantump regular Narumi Sato
8 Trevenant regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
9 Capsakid regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
10 Capsakid regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
11 Scovillain regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
12 Charmander regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
13 Charmeleon regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
14 Vulpix regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
15 Ninetales regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
16 Entei regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
17 Darumaka regular Miki Tanaka
18 Darmanitan regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
19 Heatmor regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
20 Eiscue ex regular 5ban Graphics
21 Carvanha regular Jerky
22 Sharpedo regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
23 Tympole regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
24 Palpitoad regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
25 Seismitoad regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
26 Cubchoo regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
27 Beartic regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
28 Cryogonal regular kirisAki
29 Finizen regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
30 Finizen regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
31 Palafin regular Souichirou Gunjima
32 Tyranitar ex regular 5ban Graphics
33 Tynamo regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
34 Eelektrik regular Souichirou Gunjima
35 Eelektross regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
36 Thundurus regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
37 Toxel regular AKIRA EGAWA
38 Toxtricity regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
39 Tadbulb regular kirisAki
40 Tadbulb regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
41 Bellibolt regular Toshinao Aoki
42 Cleffa regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
43 Togepi regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
44 Togetic regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
45 Togekiss regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
46 Espeon regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
47 Lunatone regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
48 Solrock regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
49 Baltoy regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
50 Claydol regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
51 Vespiquen ex regular 5ban Graphics
52 Greavard regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
53 Greavard regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
54 Houndstone regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
55 Larvitar regular KYUPIYAMA
56 Pupitar regular Souichirou Gunjima
57 Nosepass regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
58 Bonsly regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
59 Stunfisk regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
60 Diggersby regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
61 Rockruff regular Jerky
62 Lycanroc regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
63 Glimmet regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
64 Glimmet regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
65 Glimmora ex regular 5ban Graphics
66 Charizard ex regular 5ban Graphics
67 Paldean Wooper regular kirisAki
68 Paldean Wooper regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
69 Paldean Clodsire regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
70 Umbreon regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
71 Houndour regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
72 Houndoom regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
73 Absol ex regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
74 Darkrai regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
75 Inkay regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
76 Malamar regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
77 Scizor regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
78 Mawile regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
79 Probopass regular takuyoa
80 Pawniard regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
81 Bisharp regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
82 Kingambit regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
83 Varoom regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
84 Varoom regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
85 Revavroom ex regular takuyoa
86 Altaria regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
87 Pidgey regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
88 Pidgeotto regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
89 Pidgeot ex regular takuyoa
90 Kangaskhan regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
91 Eevee regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
92 Zigzagoon regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
93 Linoone regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
94 Swablu regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
95 Bunnelby regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
96 Lechonk regular HYOGONOSUKE
97 Lechonk regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
98 Oinkologne regular Akira Komayama
99 Flamigo regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
100 Letter of Encouragement regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
101 Patrol Cap regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
102 Vengeful Punch regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
103 Geeta regular kirisAki
104 Ortega regular Naoki Saito
105 Poppy regular yuu
106 Ryme regular nagimiso
107 Town Store regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.
108 Pokémon League Headquarters regular Liquid error (sections/pullorax-set-file line 840): Exceeded maximum number of unique handles for magazine_artist.

07 · The illustrators

Who painted this set

Charizard ex UR 139/108 – illustrated by 5ban Graphics

Featured artist

5ban Graphics

11 cards in this set · the gold Charizard

Pidgeot ex SAR 136/108 – illustrated by Jerky

Jerky

5 cards in this set

Eiscue ex SAR 133/108 – illustrated by Toshinao Aoki

Toshinao Aoki

2 cards in this set

Geeta SAR 137/108 – illustrated by DOM

DOM

2 cards in this set

Poppy SAR 138/108 – illustrated by Ryota Murayama

Ryota Murayama

3 cards in this set

Names as credited on the cards.

09 · Questions

Before you open one

Is this the Japanese or the English set?
Japanese. Ruler of the Black Flame (黒炎の支配者, SV3) is the Japanese expansion pack released on 28 July 2023. The English version of this set is Obsidian Flames, released on 11 August 2023.
Why is Charizard a Darkness-type card here?
Because this is the set where Terastal Pokémon are first printed with a type different from their own. Charizard is a Fire Pokémon; as a Terastal Pokémon ex it is printed here as Darkness type, which changes what it is weak to and what it can hit for double.
Are there ACE SPEC cards in this set?
No. ACE SPEC returned to the Japanese TCG in January 2024, with Wild Force (SV5K) and Cyber Judge (SV5M). Ruler of the Black Flame, from July 2023, has none.
How many cards are in a box?
30 packs × 5 cards = 150 cards. The set list itself has 141 cards (108 numbered + 33 beyond the list); a box does not contain the full set.
What does “sealed, never resealed” mean?
The box arrives in the original Japanese factory shrink film, as it left the manufacturer. We do not open or re-wrap boxes.
Is there a version without shrink film?
The boxes of this set we sell arrive in the original Japanese factory shrink film, as described on the product page.
Do you ship to Europe?
Yes. We ship to the UK and many European countries with FedEx International Priority, always tracked. Shipping is calculated at checkout from the destination and the weight of your cart.
Who pays import duties?
The buyer. Prices do not include import duties or taxes; your carrier may bill them before or after delivery. Check your country’s rules before ordering.
Do you sell this set wholesale to shops?
Yes. Shops and resellers can apply on our wholesale page. After approval you get the wholesale price list and order terms.

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