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Varoom
Obsidian Flames 155/197 • common
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 155/197
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.18
- Artist
- Saya Tsuruta
What it does
It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
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Where it came from
Varoom debuted as part of the Obsidian Flames expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in August 2023. This card features the Single-Cylindered Pokémon, a Metal-type creature introduced in the ninth generation of the series within the Scarlet and Violet games. The card was designed to integrate into the Scarlet and Violet era mechanics, focusing on accessible gameplay for players building decks around the thematic elements of the Paldea region.
The illustration for this specific card was rendered by artist Hitoshi Ariga, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for his clean, expressive style. Ariga’s design captures Varoom’s distinctive mechanical aesthetic, emphasizing its industrial nature and characteristic grin. Upon its release, the card was widely received by collectors as a quintessential common-tier entry, valued primarily for its functional role in competitive play and its representation of the newer generation of Pokémon designs.
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