黒炎の支配者 (Ruler of the Black Flame): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (SV3)
黒炎の支配者 (Ruler of the Black Flame) arrived in July 2023 as the third main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet series. Headlined by a stunning Charizard ex SAR that became one of the year's most valuable Japanese Pokémon cards, this set cemented the SV era's status as a premium collector's series.By PulloraX · Publishe
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黒炎の支配者 (Ruler of the Black Flame) arrived in July 2023 as the third main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet series. Headlined by a stunning Charizard ex SAR that became one of the year's most valuable Japanese Pokémon cards, this set cemented the SV era's status as a premium collector's series.
By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026
Set overview
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Set code: SV3
Japanese name: 拡張パック 黒炎の支配者
Release date: 28 July 2023
Total cards: 141 (108 base + 33 secret rares including SR, SAR, AR, UR)
Pack configuration: 5 cards per pack, 30 packs per box, 12 boxes per carton
Key cards
Charizard ex SAR (134/108) is the definitive chase card, consistently one of the highest-value pulls in the entire SV series. Pidgeot ex SAR (136/108) is another top-tier pull. The SAR Supporter lineup includes Omodaka (オモダカ) SAR (137/108) and Poppy (ポピー) SAR (138/108). Charizard ex also appears as a UR (139/108) and SR (125/108). Koorimusha ex SAR (133/108) and Varoom ex SAR (135/078) are additional ex chase cards. Art Rares include Ninetales (キュウコン) AR (110/108) and the popular Larvitar (ヨーギラス) AR (114/108).
What is in the box
Each Japanese booster box of Ruler of the Black Flame contains 30 packs with 5 cards per pack, totalling 150 cards. Standard SV-era expansion pull rates apply. Charizard ex's presence makes this set a strong sealed investment piece.
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