Entei (Obsidian Flames 30) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Entei from Obsidian Flames is a Rare Basic Fire-type with 130 HP. It features the Pressure ability and the Blaze Ball attack, giving it both defensive utility and scalable offense. This card is numbered 30 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Pressure – reduces damage from opponent’s Active Pokémon attacks by 20
• Attack: Blaze Ball – base 60 damage plus 20 more for each Fire Energy attached
• Flavor Text: “It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.”
• Image URL: /images/sv3/sv3-30.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Obsidian Flames set printing of Entei, card number 30. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this exact printing. Identification is straightforward by set code “sv3” and card number “30.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes:
– Pressure can strategically reduce incoming damage from the opponent’s Active Pokémon by 20.
– Blaze Ball scales with Fire Energy attachments, making it a potentially powerful attacker in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): Introduces Entei as a rare Basic Fire-type with a damage-reducing ability and a scalable attack, emphasizing fiery power and strategic defense. Release date is unknown.