
(JP) Ruler of the Black Flame Booster Box
🔥 Pokémon TCG – Ruler of the Black Flame Booster Box
“Darkness, embers, and power beyond fire…”
✅ What’s in the Box
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Sealed factory box contains 30 booster packs, each with 5 cards. This is the Japanese SV3 set (Ruler of the Black Flame, released 28 July 2023)
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The set includes 108 base cards + secret/alternate art variants. It introduces Terastal Type ex mechanics, allowing certain ex Pokémon to change types (or take on new type interaction) via the Terastal phenomenon.
🎯 Guaranteed Hits & Pull Expectations
While Japanese “normal” booster boxes don’t always have the ultra‑tier guarantees of “High Class” sets, here’s what collectors expect / report when ripping one:
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It’s commonly claimed that each box guarantees at least one Secret Rare (SR) or better. (Though this is more of a community expectation than a stated rule.)
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Many openers report pulling SARs / Ultra Rares from Ruler of the Black Flame in their box.
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Because this is a “normal tier” Japanese box, the guaranteed SR threshold is less consistent than in premium sets. Some boxes may yield more high rares; others may stick closer to the floor.
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Community reports suggest that boxes often include multiple high rarities (Art Rares, Secret Rares, alternate art exes) — though results vary.
So: expect at least one SR-level hit, but be pleasantly surprised if you land two or more ultra/alternate art picks.
⭐ Top Hits & Fan Favorites
These are among the most sought-after / talked-about cards in Ruler of the Black Flame. If you see these pop out, it’s a major flex.
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Charizard ex (SAR / alt art / secret variants) — the fiery dragon always draws the spotlight in shadow.
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Pidgeot ex (SAR / alt art) — a fan favourite for elegant flight and potential gameplay synergy.
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Poppy (SAR) — this Trainer card gets a lot of love for its art and utility.
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Absol ex — darker types get extra flavor in this set, and Absol’s aesthetic is a hit.
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Tyranitar / Eiscue / Vespiquen (Terastal ex variants) — especially those with altered types thanks to the new mechanic.
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Others generating buzz: Revavroom ex, Melmetal ex, Greedent ex, Dragonite ex — any ex variants with alternate arts or full art finish tend to be chase cards.
When pulling any of these in SR / alt / SAR form, you’ve got yourself something truly noteworthy.
🎉 Why Grab This Box?
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Unique Mechanic: Terastal Type ex is one of the more exciting mechanics introduced so far — being able to shift types or access unexpected interactions is a compelling gameplay layer.
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Strong Aesthetic Appeal: The dark + ember motif gives cards a moody, dramatic vibe. Alternate art exes and secret variants here are visually striking and great for displays.
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Classic Appeal: Charizard continue to dominate collector mindshare — having a fresh Charizard ex in a newer set is always a high-demand pull.
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Potential Upside: While Japanese normal boxes can be more volatile in hit guarantees, the upside is real — some boxes have multiple high-tier hits.