Emboar 098/086 – White Flare – English Illustration Rare IR – NM Pokémon
Emboar 098/086 – White Flare – English Illustration Rare IR – NM Pokémon
Price: $25.13
Emboar 098/086 from the White Flare set, Illustration Rare, sitting here in raw condition. This one’s got that special illustration vibe, with Emboar charging forward in a fiery blaze, flames twisting around its bulky frame like it’s about to unleash chaos on the battlefield. The artwork pops with bold colors and dynamic lines, catching your eye right away if you’re into those detailed scenes.
On the card text side, it’s a Stage 2 Fire-type with 170 HP. Evolves from Pignite, naturally. Ability is Inferno Onrush, letting you attach extra Fire Energy but dealing some recoil damage to itself—classic high-risk play. Attacks include Flare Blitz for 150 damage, discarding Energy, and a weaker Heat Crash option if you’re low on fuel. Solid for Fire decks that need a heavy hitter without too much setup fuss.
White Flare dropped in 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet era expansions, pulling from Japanese prints with those extended numbering for the fancy rares. Raw copies often show up with decent centering, but watch for the usual quirks like slight off-centering on the borders—nothing wild, though some have that thin card stock that bends easy if you’re not careful. Print runs were pretty standard, so you see a mix of holo patterns that shine under light without overwhelming the art.
For raw condition, this example has sharp corners, no dings or rounding that I can spot. Edges are clean, minimal whitening along the sides, like it just came out of a pack. Surface is smooth, free of scratches or print lines, and the holo foil flashes nicely without any clouding or foil breaks. Centering looks about 60/40 top-bottom, even left-right, which is par for these illustration rares. Overall, it’s a clean pull that holds up well in a sleeve.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it chill loose—either way, it’s got that porky punch.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Emboar 098/086
– Set: White Flare
– Rarity: Illustration Rare
– Condition: Raw
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