Sinistea Collector’s Guide: Obsidian Flames #97

Character Intro

Sinistea (#97) is a Common Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames set. With 30 HP and the attack Cold Tea, it offers a simple, thematic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attack: Cold Tea — 10 damage; flip a coin, if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed
• Regulation Mark: G
• Set Code: sv3
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Illustrator: Yuka Morii
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Obsidian Flames (sv3) as card 97 at Common rarity. It features a single Psychic-type attack, Cold Tea, which deals 10 damage and can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a successful coin flip. The card’s HP is 30, reflecting its fragile nature.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via set code “sv3,” number 97, and the distinctive illustration by Yuka Morii. The regulation mark “G” places it within the Scarlet & Violet series timeline.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its low HP and single attack suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive battling.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and the vibrant illustration, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and humidity. Even as a Common, careful handling helps maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): Introduces Sinistea as a Basic Psychic-type with a unique thematic flavor tied to haunted tea. The set emphasizes mystical and ghostly Pokémon, with this card fitting neatly into that motif.