A Crystal Throne of Ash: The Majesty of Darkness Tera Charizard

Witness the sheer power of Terastallization captured beautifully on this copy of the Charizard ex Special Illustration card. Acclaimed artist Akira Egawa illustrates Charizard breaking free from traditional fire boundaries, cloaked in a brilliant, gemstone-like armor with a towering Darkness-type crown. The physical, textured foil on this card is extraordinarily deep, featuring geometric micro-grooves that scatter light like a freshly cut diamond, contrasting the bright orange scales against the dark, crystalline caverns of the background.

 

Beyond its stunning artwork, the Charizard ex Special Illustration card remains a dominating force in the competitive metagame. When you play this card from your hand to evolve Charmeleon, its “Infernal Reign” Ability triggers immediately—allowing you to search your deck for up to 3 Basic Fire Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. This instantly primes its “Burning Darkness” attack, which deals a baseline 180 damage and scales up by an additional 30 damage for every Prize card your opponent has already taken, turning it into the ultimate late-game sweeper.

Due to the incredibly intricate micro-etching across the borderless face of the Charizard ex Special Illustration, protecting the physical surface from atmospheric friction is vital. Dust or rough handling can easily lead to hairline scratches that detract from the card’s visual appeal and grading potential. We strongly advise immediately placing the card in an acid-free perfect-fit sleeve, followed by a thick outer sleeve, and storing it safely inside a premium magnetic one-touch display case.

Live Allocation & Inventory Restrictions

As the undisputed signature chase card of the Obsidian Flames expansion, our available stock is strictly monitored:

• Official Catalog Identifier: Special Illustration Rare Single (Charizard ex Special Illustration – Card #223/197).

• Verified Inventory Quality: Double-inspected under high-intensity light for razor-sharp edges, pristine surfaces, and immaculate centering, capped at exactly 3 copies.

• Fulfillment Center Ingress: Currently, only 1 copy remains available in our dispatch queue for immediate shipment.

• Purchase Sourcing Limits: To prevent bulk speculative buying and ensure fair distribution to the community, we enforce a strict limit of 1 copy of the Charizard ex Special Illustration per household.

Technical Specifications & Card Attributes

Utilize the verified database metrics below to prepare your tournament deck configurations or size your protective displays:

Card Parameter	Verified Database Metric Values
Expansion Origin	Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames (Special Illustration Rare)
Official Set Number	#223 / #197
Card Physical Dimensions	Standard TCG Card Sizing ($6.3\text{cm} \times 8.8\text{cm}$)
HP & Attribute Type	330 HP — Darkness Type (Tera Type)
Special Ability	Infernal Reign: When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic Fire Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
Primary Attack	Burning Darkness (180+ damage): This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Weakness & Resistance	Grass x2
Retreat Cost Metric	2 Colorless Energy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is this Charizard ex a Darkness-type instead of Fire-type?

The Charizard ex Special Illustration showcases the “Terastal” mechanic from the generation nine video games. This causes certain Pokémon to change their typing when they crystallize. In this form, Charizard shifts to a Darkness-type, letting it exploit different weaknesses in the competitive card game while still utilizing Fire Energy to attack.

How does the “Burning Darkness” attack scale in late-game scenarios?

“Burning Darkness” starts at 180 damage. For every Prize card your opponent has taken, it gains 30 damage. If your opponent is down to their final Prize card (having taken 5), the Charizard ex Special Illustration will hit for a colossal 330 damage, easily one-shotting almost any Pokémon in the game.

What is the safest way to ship this card for professional grading?

To ship the Charizard ex Special Illustration safely, first place it inside a perfect-fit sleeve, slide it into a clean semi-rigid card saver, sandwich it securely between two thick layers of cardboard, and ship it inside a heavily padded bubble mailer to prevent any bending or impact damage.