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Darmanitan
Black Bolt 98/86 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Number
- 98/86
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $11.89
- Artist
- Nisota Niso
What it does
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
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Where it came from
The Darmanitan card, numbered 98/86, originates from the Scarlet & Violet series expansion known as Black Bolt. Released as an illustration rare, this card represents the modern shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game toward prioritizing expressive, full-art storytelling. The design process for this specific card emphasizes the dynamic energy of Darmanitan, utilizing bold colors and a distinct art style that highlights the creature's temperament, moving away from traditional static poses toward a more cinematic composition.
Upon its release, the card received positive attention from collectors for its aesthetic departure from standard rarity tiers. The illustration captures the essence of Darmanitan's fire-type classification through vibrant color palettes and textured line work, which became a hallmark of the set's visual identity. It serves as a prime example of the artistic elevation occurring within the card game, where illustration rares are curated to offer a more personal, stylistic interpretation of familiar Pokémon species.
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