Darkness Ablaze Master Set: 356 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2020
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Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze chase cards & key targets
Charizard VMAX leads Darkness Ablaze at $43.11, with Butterfree VMAX Secret ($18.17) and Salamence VMAX Secret ($14.99) behind it. The top three alone are 24% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Charizard VMAX | 20/189 | Rare Holo VMAX | Holofoil | $43.11 |
| #2 |  Butterfree VMAX Secret | 190/189 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $18.17 |
| #3 |  Salamence VMAX Secret | 194/189 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $14.99 |
| #4 |  Scizor VMAX Secret | 193/189 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $11.71 |
| #5 |  Eternatus VMAX Secret | 192/189 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $10.76 |
| #6 |  Charizard V | 19/189 | Rare Holo V | Holofoil | $9.53 |
| #7 |  Rillaboom Secret | 197/189 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $7.31 |
| #8 |  Centiskorch VMAX Secret | 191/189 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $7.20 |
| #9 |  Butterfree V Full Art | 177/189 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $6.62 |
| #10 |  Houndoom V Full Art | 178/189 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $6.34 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze master set
The Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze master set is 356 cards: 189 base + 155 reverse holos + 12 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 189/189.
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About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 53 | 28% |
| Uncommon | 50 | 26% |
| Rare | 34 | 18% |
| Ultra Rare | 23 | 12% |
| Rare Holo | 12 | 6% |
| Secret Rare | 12 | 6% |
| Rare Holo V | 8 | 4% |
| Holo Rare | 6 | 3% |
| Rare Holo VMAX | 3 | 2% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
5ban Graphics
20 cards in this set
Shin Nagasawa
7 cards in this set
kirisAki
6 cards in this set
aky CG Works
5 cards in this set
Masakazu Fukuda
5 cards in this set
Misa Tsutsui
5 cards in this set
Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze master set buying guide
Where to buy Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Singles purchasing recommended over sealed product
All Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Darkness Ablaze Booster Box Case | $2249.99 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box Case | $1250.00 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Build & Battle Box Display | $595.00 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Booster Box | $359.98 | Shop → |
| True Steel Premium Collection [Zacian] | $328.54 | Shop → |
| Eternatus VMAX Premium Collection | $205.20 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box | $116.12 | Shop → |
| Galarian Sirfetch'd V Box | $90.46 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Build & Battle Box | $58.21 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze 3 Pack Blister [Flareon] | $47.17 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $45.45 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $43.77 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze 3 Pack Blister [Eevee] | $41.49 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Single Pack Blister [Pikachu] | $35.21 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Premium Checklane Blister | $22.70 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Theme Deck [Galarian Sirfetch'd] | $21.37 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Single Pack Blister [Hatenna] | $13.64 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Sleeved Booster Pack | $11.68 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack | $9.83 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Fun Pack | $3.55 | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Premium Checklane Blister [Dragapult] | — | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Premium Checklane Blister [Grimmsnarl] | — | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Theme Deck Display | — | Shop → |
| Darkness Ablaze Theme Deck [Galarian Darmanitan] | — | Shop → |
| Eternatus VMAX Premium Collection [International] | — | Shop → |
| Sword & Shield Single Blister Pack [Cufant & Copperajah] | — | Shop → |
| Sword & Shield Single Blister Pack [Silicobra & Sandaconda] | — | Shop → |
| True Steel Premium Collection [Zamazenta] | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.4 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
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Storage & protection
Protect your 356-card Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 356 cards, plan on 20 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 4 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $11 raw.
Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze card list
Every card in the Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Butterfree V1/189 · Rare Holo V | $1.53 | Holo |
Butterfree VMAX2/189 · Rare Holo VMAX | $5.49 | Holo |
Paras3/189 · Common | $0.06 | N RH |
Parasect4/189 · Uncommon | $0.01 | N RH |
Carnivine5/189 · Uncommon | $0.05 | N RH |
Pansage6/189 · Common | $0.06 | N RH |
Simisage7/189 · Uncommon | $0.03 | N RH |
Karrablast8/189 · Common | $0.05 | N RH |
Shelmet9/189 · Common | $0.03 | N RH |
Accelgor10/189 · Rare | $0.10 | N RH |
Rowlet11/189 · Common | $0.04 | N RH |
Dartrix12/189 · Uncommon | $0.04 | N RH |
Decidueye13/189 · Rare Holo | $0.32 | Holo RH |
Bounsweet14/189 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Steenee15/189 · Uncommon | $0.04 | N RH |
Tsareena16/189 · Rare | $0.34 | N RH |
Wimpod17/189 · Common | $0.06 | N RH |
Golisopod18/189 · Rare Holo | $0.28 | Holo RH |
Charizard V19/189 · Rare Holo V | $9.53 | Holo |
Charizard VMAX20/189 · Rare Holo VMAX | $43.11 | Holo |
Houndoom V21/189 · Rare Holo V | $2.61 | Holo |
Torchic22/189 · Common | $0.28 | N RH |
Combusken23/189 · Uncommon | $0.09 | N RH |
Blaziken24/189 · Rare Holo | $0.58 | Holo RH |
Heatran25/189 · Rare Holo | $0.28 | Holo RH |
Pansear26/189 · Common | $0.05 | N RH |
Simisear27/189 · Uncommon | $0.08 | N RH |
Galarian Darmanitan28/189 · Rare | $0.36 | N RH |
Larvesta29/189 · Common | $0.07 | N RH |
Volcarona30/189 · Rare | $0.36 | N RH |
Fletchinder31/189 · Uncommon | $0.04 | N RH |
Talonflame32/189 · Rare | $0.20 | N RH |
Centiskorch V33/189 · Rare Holo V | $0.75 | Holo |
Centiskorch VMAX34/189 · Rare Holo VMAX | $1.78 | Holo |
Galarian Mr. Mime35/189 · Common | $0.08 | N RH |
Galarian Mr. Rime36/189 · Rare | $0.35 | N RH |
Suicune37/189 · Rare Holo | $0.88 | Holo RH |
Feebas38/189 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Milotic39/189 · Rare Holo | $0.55 | Holo RH |
Relicanth40/189 · Uncommon | $0.03 | N RH |
Panpour41/189 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Simipour42/189 · Uncommon | $0.05 | N RH |
Galarian Darumaka43/189 · Common | $0.07 | N RH |
Galarian Darmanitan44/189 · Rare | $0.30 | N RH |
Vanillite45/189 · Common | $0.05 | N RH |
Vanillish46/189 · Uncommon | $0.04 | N RH |
Vanilluxe47/189 · Rare | $0.25 | N RH |
Cubchoo48/189 · Common | $0.05 | N RH |
Beartic49/189 · Rare | $0.20 | N RH |
Wishiwashi50/189 · Common | $0.10 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Darkness Ablaze master set?▾
The Darkness Ablaze master set is 356 cards: 189 base cards, 155 reverse holofoils, and 12 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 201 unique cards, numbered 001/189 through the secret rares. Track all 356 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Darkness Ablaze?▾
The top chase card in Darkness Ablaze is Charizard VMAX (Rare Holo VMAX) at $43.11. Other high-value cards include Butterfree VMAX Secret ($18.17) and Salamence VMAX Secret ($14.99). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Darkness Ablaze master set cost?▾
A complete Darkness Ablaze master set is estimated at $321 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Darkness Ablaze master set card list?▾
The Darkness Ablaze set contains 189 base cards across 9 rarity tiers plus 12 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Darkness Ablaze binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Darkness Ablaze in a binder?▾
For 356 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 20 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 15 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Darkness Ablaze master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Darkness Ablaze with all 201 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is Darkness Ablaze worth collecting as a master set?▾
Darkness Ablaze has 201 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $321. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 5 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner