Article Summary
- Discover the latest collection, Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames, featuring new and unique artwork.
- Unveil the debut of the rare Bellibolt Illustration card by KEIICHIRO ITO.
- Appreciate the minimalistic style of HYOGONOSUKE’s design on the Cleffa card.
- Look forward to the ongoing exploration of the Obsidian Flames artwork.
With Sword & Shield formally ended, the Scarlet and Violet era of the Pokémon TCG The launch started in March 2023, highlighting the ninth series of Pokémon games and the fresh setting of Paldea. It all commenced with the introduction of these new elements. Crimson & Purple The base set brought significant and enduring changes to the hobby. The card borders are now silver, similar to the Japanese versions. Each pack now guarantees at least one holo-rare and two reverse holos. A notable feature of this period is the lowercase “ex,” showcasing a dual holographic design with horizontal shine and starry sparkle. The Full Art ex cards now have a green, foil outline surrounding the Pokémon. Moving forward, the Secret Rare category includes Full Arts, Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rare exs, Full Art Trainers, Special Illustration Rare Trainers, and Gold Hyper Rares. As of August 11, 2023, these alterations have been implemented. Pokémon TCG The third installment of this era has been launched. The book titled “Obsidian Flames” by Scarlet & Violet. , which featured Mega Pokémon with a new type called Tera type that is different from their original type. One of the standout cards is a Tera Charizard ex with a Dark type. This is the focus of the latest release in this series. The title of the book is “Obsidian Flames” by Scarlet & Violet. In this edition of the art spotlight, we will showcase additional rare illustrations.
Bellibolt is portrayed in this adorable and unique illustration. KEIICHIRO ITO ITO created this Paldean Pokémon, which uses its luminous belly as a source of light during the night. Pokémon TCG debut with the Sun & Moon -era set, Unified Minds I recently featured ITO’s work in my Artist Spotlight series, which you can explore in its entirety. here However, there is a card that you are likely familiar with: the famous Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art featured in Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies, which is widely known as the most coveted and costly collectible card in recent times.
Artist HYOGONOSUKE The minimalist Cleffa card features the Pokémon standing on a crystal-clear ice surface with a shooting star reflected in the sky. The card is designed to highlight the Baby Pokémon against a stunning holographic backdrop of a clear sky.
Keep watching as we explore this unique collection further. spotlight the illustrations and designs on the cards The title of the series is Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames. In the following segment, the focus shifts to the Secret Rare part of the collection. You can delve deeper into this renowned trading card game. here at Bleeding Cool.
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