Chandelure
Quick take
- Illustration Rare #103 from White Flare, illustrated by Kuroimori
- Part of the first English dual set, White Flare and Black Bolt, a full Unova throwback
- One of the set's more talked-about Illustration Rares on art alone
- Sits in the upper tier of White Flare singles, below the ex and Black and White Rare headliners
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in White Flare
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 103/86 · $67.85 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyAn Illustration Rare from the first English dual set
White Flare shipped on July 18, 2025 alongside Black Bolt. It was the first split expansion ever sold in English, and the two halves together cover all 156 Pokemon first found in Unova. The whole release reads as a Gen 5 throwback. Chandelure fits right into that. The Pokemon has a small but loyal following, and Kuroimori gave it an Illustration Rare that people remember.
“Illustration Rare #103 from White Flare, illustrated by Kuroimori”
Among White Flare's Illustration Rares, this is one collectors single out rather than lump into the bulk IR pile. The art is the reason. For master-set builders the math is simple. White Flare is a chase-heavy set, and the headline ex cards and the Black and White Rares eat most of the budget. Chandelure is the kind of mid-tier IR worth locking in early, because the good-art ones tend to creep up once the box-opening wave dies down.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Chandelure sits in the upper portion of White Flare's singles list. It is not a top-of-set grail like the Black and White Rares or the marquee ex cards, but it trades well above the common Illustration Rares thanks to the art. Strong mid-tier IR money, not headliner money. The live market figure is shown elsewhere on this page.
Like most modern IRs, it opened soft during the heavy box-opening window right after the July 2025 launch, then firmed up as supply thinned. Cards with standout art in a popular set tend to hold better than the filler IRs once the initial flood clears.
Treat it as a solid art piece, not a speculative play. The ceiling is capped by the bigger White Flare chases above it. That said, good-art IRs in a beloved set are usually safer holds than the bulk rares. Buy the copy you want for your binder and do not overthink the flip.
Clean PSA 10 and CGC Gem Mint copies carry a real premium over raw, which is normal for a modern IR where centering and surface separate the pack-fresh from the perfect. A raw near-mint copy is the practical choice for a master set. Grade only a standout copy.
White Flare follows Scarlet and Violet era pull patterns. As a rough guide for those sets, any Illustration Rare turns up around 1 in 12 packs, any Double Rare about 1 in 5, any Ultra Rare about 1 in 15, any Special Illustration Rare around 1 in 90, and Hyper Rares anywhere from 1 in 300 to 1 in 700. Those numbers are for hitting any card of that rarity. Pulling this specific Chandelure runs far longer, because each set has many Illustration Rares competing for that slot, so chasing one named IR out of packs can stretch into a lot of boxes. For a master set, buying the single is the sane route.
Below the White Flare headliners, the ex cards and the Black and White Rares, but among the more desirable Illustration Rares in the set on art alone. A clear step up in collectibility from the plain rares and the common IRs that get treated as bulk.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Kuroimori is a Pokemon TCG illustrator whose work leans painterly and atmospheric rather than action-focused. That mood-first style is why this Chandelure works as a full-art moment instead of a combat pose.
The card gives Chandelure a warm, candlelit setting rather than a battle scene. The amber light of the room plays against Chandelure's cool purple flames, and that contrast is what makes the card pop. It leans into the chandelier-ghost idea instead of fighting it.
Illustration Rare treatment: full-bleed artwork with the holo pattern applied across the whole card and a minimal name plate so the scene reads top to bottom. Card number 103 in the White Flare numbering, the IR slot above the regular #18 print of the same Chandelure.
It commits to one idea and lands it. A Pokemon that is literally a chandelier gets to play host in a candlelit room, so the design and the scene line up. That clarity is why people pull this one out of the White Flare IR lineup.
BackgroundAbout Chandelure
Chandelure is the final form of the Litwick line, introduced in Gen 5 (Pokemon Black and White). A Ghost and Fire type, it was a genuinely strong Special Attacker in the competitive games of its era, which gave it a reputation beyond its spooky looks. The Litwick to Lampent to Chandelure progression, candle to lantern to chandelier, is a fan favorite.
- ›Distinctive Ghost and Fire design that stands out in the Unova roster
- ›Reputation as a hard-hitting special attacker in the Gen 5 games
- ›Nostalgia pull as part of the White Flare Unova celebration
- ›An art-friendly concept illustrators can build a scene around
- ›Debuted in Pokemon Black and White (Gen 5) as the Litwick line's final evolution
- ›Recurring presence in the TCG across the Black and White era
- ›Featured as an Illustration Rare in White Flare's 2025 Unova dual release
Own it wellCollector guide
Modern full-art IRs show edge whitening and surface scuffs easily, and a dark, busy scene can hide light scratches until you tilt it under a light. Check the holo surface and all four corners before you commit, especially on raw singles bought online.
Only grade a copy that looks clean to the naked eye and centers well. Centering and surface are what separate a PSA 10 from a 9 on cards like this. For a master set, a sharp raw near-mint copy is usually the smarter spend unless you specifically want a slab. Read the grading guide →
Penny sleeve plus a toploader or one-touch at minimum, kept out of direct light and away from humidity. The holo across the full card is what buyers pay for, so protect the surface. For long-term holds, a sleeved card in a binder with archival-safe pages works fine. See the storage guide →
Buy the eye-clean copy, not the cheapest listing. With a dark scene, photos can hide scratches, so ask for clear images of the surface under light. Raw near-mint is the practical pickup for a binder. Reserve graded copies for when you want a display piece. See the singles buying guide →
This is a recent 2025 card, so counterfeiting risk is low compared to vintage. Standard checks still apply. Confirm the correct set symbol and #103 numbering, check the IR holo pattern runs across the full card, and verify the texture and print quality match a known-genuine White Flare card. Buy from reputable sellers for graded copies.
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High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
The card got a warm reaction in the White Flare run-up. Collectors flagged it as one of the more memorable Illustration Rares in the set, and it shows up in chase-card and most-wanted roundups for the dual release rather than getting buried as generic IR filler.
Most of the chatter centers on the art and the chandelier-ghost concept. It is the kind of card people screenshot to show off the scene. Buzz sits below the White Flare grails, the Black and White Rares and the headline ex cards, where the loudest hype concentrated.
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