SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
201-card expansion featuring Butterfree VMAX, Salamence VMAX and Scizor VMAX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 14 August 2020
- Cards
- 201
- Status
- Released
About this release
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze is the third main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield series, released on 14 August 2020. The set contains 201 cards, including Butterfree VMAX, Salamence VMAX and Scizor VMAX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £524. Charizard VMAX leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
New to the game?
What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.
How a game plays
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.
Read the official how-to-play guide →Most Valuable Darkness Ablaze Cards
The most valuable card in Darkness Ablaze is Charizard VMAX at around £22.02.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 15 September 2026
Darkness Ablaze Card List
Every Darkness Ablaze card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices — searchable and filterable.
Full card list
Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.
Darkness Ablaze Rarities
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze has 201 of 201 cards currently revealed.
Rarity
- Common53
- Uncommon50
- Rare34
- Ultra Rare34
- Holo Rare18
- Secret Rare12
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze released?
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze was released on 14 August 2020.
How many cards are in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze contains 201 cards.
How many cards are in the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze master set?
The base SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze set has 201 numbered cards. A full master set — one of every card including reverse-holo and secret-rare printings — comes to 356 cards.
What is the most valuable card in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
Charizard VMAX 020/189, the Ultra Rare, is currently the most valuable card in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, worth around £22.02. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
How much is a complete SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze set worth?
A complete set of all 201 cards is worth around £524 at current market prices, up 0.2% over the last 30 days. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £22.02 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
Is there a full card list for SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
Yes. This guide has the full 201-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze worth buying?
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze has 3 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Charizard VMAX 020/189 at around £22.02. Its combination of high-value chase cards and playable cards gives it appeal to collectors and deck-builders, though sealed-product value depends on purchase price and pull results.
How do you price your cards?
The card prices shown on this page are current UK market values, sourced from PokePulse - a dedicated Pokemon TCG price tracker. We refresh them regularly, so you see an up-to-date UK valuation rather than a US price simply converted to pounds.
Which high-rarity cards are in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze's premium cards are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Butterfree VMAX, Salamence VMAX and Scizor VMAX.
What rarities are in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Holo Rare and Secret Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
What are the best cards to pull from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
The most sought-after pulls are Charizard VMAX 020/189 (£22.02), Butterfree VMAX 190/189 (£16.97), Salamence VMAX 194/189 (£12.15), Scizor VMAX 193/189 (£9.75), Eternatus VMAX 192/189 (£9.33). These high-rarity cards carry most of the set's value.
Where can I find the official Pokemon TCG rules?
The full rules and how-to-play guide are published on the official Pokemon TCG website.
Where can I buy SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze singles?
Individual SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What are the pull rates for SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
In SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, you can expect approximately 1 in 4 packs (Holo Rare or higher). These figures are estimates — actual pull results vary between individual packs and boxes.
What comes before and after SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
SWSH02: Rebel Clash came before it; Champion's Path follows it.
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