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SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
201-card expansion featuring Butterfree VMAX, Scizor VMAX and Salamence VMAX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 14 August 2020
- Cards
- 201
- Status
- Released
What is SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
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, Scizor VMAX and Salamence VMAX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £511. 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.
When did SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze come out?
- 1 May 2020SWSH02: Rebel ClashPrevious release
- 14 August 2020SWSH03: Darkness AblazeReleased
- 25 September 2020Champion's PathNext release
- 13 November 2020SWSH04: Vivid VoltageUpcoming
- 19 February 2021Shining FatesUpcoming
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 →What are the most valuable Darkness Ablaze cards?
The most valuable card in Darkness Ablaze is Charizard VMAX at around £27.18.
Chase-card prices from UK eBay listings and TCGPlayer · updated 10 November 2026 · current UK market values, not US prices converted to pounds
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.
What rarities are in Darkness Ablaze?
201 of 201 cards currently revealed for SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze.
Rarity
- Common53
- Uncommon50
- Rare34
- Ultra Rare34
- Holo Rare18
- Secret Rare12
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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 £27.18. Prices reflect market data as of 10 November 2026.
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: 189 in the main set plus 12 secret cards numbered above 189. The main set includes 53 Commons, 50 Uncommons, 34 Rares, 18 Holo Rares, 34 Ultra Rares and 12 Secret Rares.
How many cards are in the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze master set?
Across the 201 SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze cards we list, a full master set — one of every printing, including reverse holo cards — comes to 356 cards.
How much is a complete SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze set worth?
A complete SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze set — one copy of each of its 201 cards in the cheapest printing — costs around £351 at current market prices. Single cards range from £0.99 to £27.18 for Charizard VMAX 020/189. Prices reflect market data as of 10 November 2026.
How much does the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze master set cost?
At current market prices, completing the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze master set — one of all 356 printings — costs approximately £509, led by Charizard VMAX 020/189, the Ultra Rare, at £27.18. Prices reflect market data as of 10 November 2026.
What are the best cards to pull from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
The most valuable cards to pull are Charizard VMAX 020/189: £27.18, Butterfree VMAX 190/189: £16.15, Scizor VMAX 193/189: £15.06, Salamence VMAX 194/189: £11.96, Eternatus VMAX 192/189: £10.60. Each price is for the printing named. Prices reflect market data as of 10 November 2026.
Which high-rarity cards are in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
The rarest cards in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares, including Butterfree VMAX, Scizor VMAX and Salamence 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.
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.
Where can I buy SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze singles?
Individual SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What comes before and after SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze?
SWSH02: Rebel Clash came before it; Champion's Path follows it.
