Herdier · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Herdier card
Numbered 171 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Herdier is a Common, a Stage 1 Colorless-type carrying 90 HP.
It evolves from Lillipup, so Herdier is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Kariya.
Herdier carries this Pokédex flavor text: "The black fur that covers this Pokémon's body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off."
What is Herdier worth?
Herdier is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Herdier before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Herdier is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Herdier
Raw copies of Herdier are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Herdier is the practical move.
