Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet · SV3

Where to buy Ruler of the Black Flame booster boxes wholesale?What is in the box and the cards that sell it

The Ruler of the Black Flame (SV3) Japanese booster box holds 30 packs of 5 cards with 33 secret rares to pull. Its star is the Darkness-type Terastal Charizard ex, with a SAR and a gold UR that are the reason customers buy the box: here are the hits that sell it and how to make the most of them.

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Ruler of the Black Flame Booster Box (JP) - 5 cards per pack × 30, Pokémon TCG SV3

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Buy Ruler of the Black Flame booster boxes wholesale for your shop

  • 30 packs per box (150 cards in total)
  • 5 cards per pack
  • 108-card set + 33 secret rares
  • Japanese edition, official and factory sealed

Why Ruler of the Black Flame sells well in store

  • The Charizard ex SAR is the set's big draw: the card your customers ask about before they buy.
  • Only 3 gold URs in the whole expansion, so every box opening builds excitement.
  • 33 secret rares across 30 packs per box: it sells just as well as a sealed box, as single packs or in live openings.
  • Japanese edition: a favourite with collectors for its print quality and price per pack.

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Don Bananza is a Japanese Pokémon wholesale distributor for shops and trade customers across Europe: we supply Ruler of the Black Flame and more Asian Pokémon cards wholesale, original and sealed, with wholesale pricing for verified retailers and shipping from Spain across the EU.

The cards that sell Ruler of the Black Flame

Which hit each customer is after, and how to use it to move the box.

  1. Charizard ex SAR (134/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA

    Top 1

    Charizard ex SAR: the box headliner

    SAR · 134/108Illustration: AKIRA EGAWA

    Charizard is the most sought-after Pokémon in the card game, and this Darkness-type Terastal version is one of the most recognisable of Scarlet & Violet. AKIRA EGAWA’s SAR is the card most customers buy Ruler of the Black Flame for, and the question you will hear most at the counter.

    Shop tip: promote the box with this card in the window and on social media. With Charizard, nothing else needs explaining.

  2. Charizard ex UR (139/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics

    Top 2

    Charizard ex UR: the gold card for openings

    UR · 139/108Illustration: 5ban Graphics

    The gold Charizard ex is the set’s second big card. A gold Charizard turns any live opening, giveaway or in-store event into something people want to watch until the last pack.

    If you run openings online or in store, this is the card that builds excitement and brings in new customers.

  3. Poppy SAR (138/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Ryota MurayamaPoppy SR (131/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by yuu

    Top 3

    Poppy SAR and SR: the most wanted Trainer

    SAR · 138/108PoppyIllustration: Ryota MurayamaSR · 131/108PoppyIllustration: yuu

    Poppy, the youngest member of the Paldea Elite Four, stars in the set’s most sought-after Trainer SAR, illustrated by Ryota Murayama. Trainer SARs have their own audience who buy regardless of Charizard, so the box has two reasons to buy instead of one.

    Poppy’s SR is a second version of the same Trainer: useful for customers who do not want to wait for the SAR.

  4. Pidgeot ex SAR (136/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by JerkyPidgey AR (118/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by JerkyPidgeotto AR (119/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Jerky

    Top 4

    Pidgeot ex SAR with Pidgey and Pidgeotto AR: the full line

    SAR · 136/108Pidgeot exIllustration: JerkyAR · 118/108PidgeyIllustration: JerkyAR · 119/108PidgeottoIllustration: Jerky

    All three cards are by Jerky and form an evolution line that collectors want to complete. Pidgeot ex was also Charizard ex’s key partner in competitive play, so players know it too.

    If you sell single packs, Pidgey and Pidgeotto are your best argument: as ARs they turn up more often than the SARs and keep customers coming back for "one more pack".

  5. Geeta SAR (137/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by DOMGeeta SR (129/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by kirisAki

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    Geeta SAR and SR: for Trainer collectors

    SAR · 137/108GeetaIllustration: DOMSR · 129/108GeetaIllustration: kirisAki

    Geeta, the Paldea Champion, is the set’s second Trainer with a SAR. Together with Poppy, she rounds out the box’s appeal for customers who collect character artwork.

For your shop

Want Ruler of the Black Flame in your shop?

These are the hits your customers will be looking for. Check Japanese booster box availability in the catalogue and register your shop to see wholesale prices.

Ruler of the Black Flame SAR and UR

The 6 Special Art Rares and the 3 gold Ultra Rares (UR), the rarest cards in the set. Tap any card to see it full size.

9 cards
  1. Eiscue ex SAR (133/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Toshinao Aoki
    Eiscue exToshinao AokiSAR · 133/108
  2. Charizard ex SAR (134/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA
    Charizard exAKIRA EGAWASAR · 134/108
  3. Revavroom ex SAR (135/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Souichirou Gunjima
    Revavroom exSouichirou GunjimaSAR · 135/108
  4. Pidgeot ex SAR (136/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Jerky
    Pidgeot exJerkySAR · 136/108
  5. Geeta SAR (137/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by DOM
    GeetaDOMSAR · 137/108
  6. Poppy SAR (138/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Ryota Murayama
    PoppyRyota MurayamaSAR · 138/108
  7. ★ RARESTCharizard ex UR (139/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Charizard ex5ban GraphicsUR · 139/108
  8. ★ RARESTArtazon UR (140/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Oswaldo KATO
    ArtazonOswaldo KATOUR · 140/108
  9. ★ RARESTBasic Fire Energy UR (141/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3
    Basic Fire EnergyUR · 141/108

Ruler of the Black Flame AR: all 12 Art Rares

All 12 full-art illustrations; Pidgey and Pidgeotto are by Jerky, like the Pidgeot ex SAR. Tap any card to see it full size.

12 cards
  1. Gloom AR (109/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Masako Tomii
    GloomMasako TomiiAR · 109/108
  2. Ninetales AR (110/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by SIE NANAHARA
    NinetalesSIE NANAHARAAR · 110/108
  3. Palafin AR (111/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Akira Komayama
    PalafinAkira KomayamaAR · 111/108
  4. Bellibolt AR (112/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO
    BelliboltKEIICHIRO ITOAR · 112/108
  5. Cleffa AR (113/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE
    CleffaHYOGONOSUKEAR · 113/108
  6. Larvitar AR (114/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Miki Tanaka
    LarvitarMiki TanakaAR · 114/108
  7. Houndour AR (115/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by KYUPIYAMA
    HoundourKYUPIYAMAAR · 115/108
  8. Scizor AR (116/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Oku
    ScizorOkuAR · 116/108
  9. Varoom AR (117/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Souichirou Gunjima
    VaroomSouichirou GunjimaAR · 117/108
  10. Pidgey AR (118/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Jerky
    PidgeyJerkyAR · 118/108
  11. Pidgeotto AR (119/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Jerky
    PidgeottoJerkyAR · 119/108
  12. Lechonk AR (120/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Narumi Sato
    LechonkNarumi SatoAR · 120/108

Ruler of the Black Flame SR: Pokémon ex

Full-art Pokémon ex and the set's Mega Evolutions. Tap any card to see it full size.

8 cards
  1. Eiscue ex SR (121/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Eiscue ex5ban GraphicsSR · 121/108
  2. Tyranitar ex SR (122/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Tyranitar ex5ban GraphicsSR · 122/108
  3. Vespiquen ex SR (123/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Vespiquen ex5ban GraphicsSR · 123/108
  4. Glimmora ex SR (124/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Glimmora ex5ban GraphicsSR · 124/108
  5. Charizard ex SR (125/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Charizard ex5ban GraphicsSR · 125/108
  6. Absol ex SR (126/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki
    Absol exPLANETA MochizukiSR · 126/108
  7. Revavroom ex SR (127/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by takuyoa
    Revavroom extakuyoaSR · 127/108
  8. Pidgeot ex SR (128/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by takuyoa
    Pidgeot extakuyoaSR · 128/108

Ruler of the Black Flame SR: Trainers

Geeta, Ortega, Poppy and Ryme, characters from Paldea, in full art. Tap any card to see it full size.

4 cards
  1. Geeta SR (129/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by kirisAki
    GeetakirisAkiSR · 129/108
  2. Ortega SR (130/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by Naoki Saito
    OrtegaNaoki SaitoSR · 130/108
  3. Poppy SR (131/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by yuu
    PoppyyuuSR · 131/108
  4. Ryme SR (132/108) from Ruler of the Black Flame SV3, illustrated by nagimiso
    RymenagimisoSR · 132/108

Ruler of the Black Flame (SV3) fact sheet for your shop

Ruler of the Black Flame is the SV3 expansion of the Scarlet & Violet era, released in Japan on 28 July 2023. Each booster box holds 30 packs of 5 cards, with a 108-card set and 33 secret rares (109 to 141).

It is no longer a new release, but customers still ask for it because of Charizard ex, which appears here as a SAR, an SR and a gold UR. Alongside it are the Pidgeot ex evolution line and SARs of the Trainers Poppy and Geeta. If customers ask about Obsidian Flames, it is the English-language set based on Ruler of the Black Flame, but with different numbering and contents: this page covers the Japanese edition. If you sell Charizard, it pairs well with Pokémon 151 and the Megas of Inferno X.

Released in Japan
28/07/2023
Set code
SV3
Cards + secret rares
108 + 33
Packs × cards per box
30 × 5

The 33 secret rares by rarity

Guides for your shop

How to get started, where to buy stock and how much you can make on each box.

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Ruler of the Black Flame FAQ

Where can I buy Ruler of the Black Flame booster boxes wholesale?

Don Bananza is a Pokémon card distributor for shops and verified trade customers: we supply the Ruler of the Black Flame Japanese booster box with wholesale pricing for approved customers and shipping from Spain across Europe, subject to availability.

Which card sells the Ruler of the Black Flame box?

The Charizard ex SAR (134/108) is the big draw, and the gold Charizard ex UR (139/108) is the one that builds excitement at openings. The Poppy SAR (138/108) follows, then the Pidgeot ex (136/108) and Geeta (137/108) SARs.

Should I sell Ruler of the Black Flame as sealed boxes or single packs?

Both work. Collectors chasing the Charizard SAR or UR buy the sealed box; single packs suit customers trying their luck for Charizard or completing the Pidgeot line with the Pidgey and Pidgeotto ARs, which turn up more often.

What is in the Ruler of the Black Flame Japanese booster box?

30 packs of 5 cards (150 cards in total). The set has 108 cards and 33 secret rares: 6 SAR, 3 UR, 12 AR and 12 SR.

Is Ruler of the Black Flame the same as Obsidian Flames?

Not exactly. Obsidian Flames is the English-language set based on Ruler of the Black Flame (SV3), but its numbering and contents are different. Ruler of the Black Flame is the Japanese edition, released in Japan on 28 July 2023.

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