Arboliva · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Arboliva card
Arboliva is card 21 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, an Uncommon. It is a Stage 2 Grass-type with 140 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Dolliv, which places Arboliva deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO.
The Pokédex entry printed on Arboliva reads: "This calm Pokémon is very compassionate. It will share its delicious, nutrient-rich oil with weakened Pokémon."
What is Arboliva worth?
Arboliva is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Arboliva before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Arboliva grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Arboliva
Raw copies of Arboliva are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Arboliva is the practical move.
