Emboar 098/086 – White Flare Holo Illustration Rare Pokemon Card – NM
Emboar 098/086 – White Flare Holo Illustration Rare Pokemon Card – NM
Emboar 098/086 – White Flare Holo Illustration Rare Pokemon Card – NM
Price: $24.99
Emboar 098/086 from the White Flare set, Holo Illustration Rare, in raw near mint condition. This one’s got that bold, fiery vibe with Emboar charging forward in a dynamic pose, flames bursting everywhere like it’s about to roast the competition. The artwork pops with intense reds and oranges, and the holo foil adds a subtle shimmer that dances under the light without overwhelming the details.
On the card text side, it’s a Fire-type Stage 2 Pokémon with 170 HP. Evolves from Pignite, naturally. Its Ability is Flare Navigate, letting you search your deck for a Fire Energy and attach it to one of your Pokémon once per turn—handy for building up steam in a match. Attacks include Heat Crash for 130 damage, which discards an Energy from this Pokémon, and a beefier one like Inferno Overdrive for 200 if you’ve got the setup. Weak to Water, resists nothing special, retreat cost of three—pretty standard for a heavy hitter like this.
White Flare dropped in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet era in Japan, focusing on those vibrant illustration rares that give artists more freedom. Raw copies from this printing often show up with decent centering, though you might spot minor factory variances like slight off-centering on the borders or faint print lines in the holo layer. It’s a solid pull for collectors who dig the Black & White callbacks, since Emboar hails from that gen originally. Not too many quirks beyond the usual Japanese card stock, which feels a tad thicker and holds up well.
In raw near mint shape, this card’s corners are sharp with no dings, edges clean without whitening, and the surface is smooth—barely a scratch or swirl in sight. The holo flash is crisp, reflecting nicely without any clouding or foil scratches that plague some holos fresh from packs. Centering looks about 60/40 on the sides, typical for the set, and the back is pristine with no creases.
Finding one this clean reminds me of spotting a wild Tepig in the tall grass—total score if you’re into fire decks.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Emboar 098/086
– Set: White Flare
– Rarity: Holo Illustration Rare
– Condition: Near Mint Raw
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