This is a single foil card from the SV03: Obsidian Flames set, presented in the condition you'd expect from a pulled and handled card. As a Special Illustration or secret rare numbered beyond the standard set total, cards like this can show light handling marks or minor edge wear from sorting and storage. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.
Larvitar doesn't always get the spotlight, but any seasoned Pokemon fan knows exactly what this little green dinosaur grows into — and that alone makes it worth a second look. The rocky mountain hatchling that debuted in the Johto region has built a devoted following across both the video games and the TCG, anchoring evolution lines that end at one of the most beloved Pseudo-Legendary Pokemon ever designed. Larvitar cards have a quiet kind of appeal: understated on their own, but unmistakably meaningful to anyone who knows the full picture.
This particular card comes from Obsidian Flames, the third main expansion of the Scarlet and Violet era, released in 2023. The set made a significant impact on the modern TCG landscape, arriving with a fiery visual identity centered on Tera Type Pokemon and introducing Charizard ex in its striking black Tera form — an instant icon that drove enormous collector interest in the entire set. Obsidian Flames brought a deep roster of beautifully illustrated cards across its standard and special collection numbers, and the set quickly became one of the most sought-after of the Scarlet and Violet series.
Numbered 203/197, this Larvitar falls beyond the set's standard print run, placing it among the special collection cards that make Obsidian Flames such a rewarding set to chase. These beyond-the-booster numbers are the cards collectors flip through binders to find, and landing one — even a lower-evolution Pokemon like Larvitar — carries real satisfaction for anyone trying to complete the set's full complement of rarities. The foil treatment gives it that extra visual punch that separates it from a base print.
Artwork on the Scarlet and Violet era special cards has been widely praised for its fresh, illustrative style, and this Larvitar is a great example of how even early-stage Pokemon get the full artistic treatment in these beyond-the-number slots. It's the kind of card that rewards collectors who appreciate the craft of TCG illustration and aren't just chasing the headline names.
Whether you're building out a complete Obsidian Flames master set, hunting every card in the Larvitar evolution line, or just appreciate a well-presented foil from one of the standout sets of the Scarlet and Violet era, this card is a worthy addition to any collection.
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