Eiscue ex · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Eiscue ex card
Numbered 222 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Eiscue ex is a Special Illustration Rare, a Basic Fire-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Eiscue ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Toshinao Aoki.
What is Eiscue ex worth?
Eiscue ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Obsidian Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Obsidian Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Eiscue ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Eiscue ex is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the fire foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Eiscue ex
For Eiscue ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Eiscue ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Eiscue ex holo for any raw purchase.
