Pokemon – Rose – Darkness Ablaze – 196/189 – Rainbow Rare Full Art – Mint
Pokemon – Rose – Darkness Ablaze – 196/189 – Rainbow Rare Full Art – Mint
Price: $11.06
Rose, from the Darkness Ablaze set, clocks in as a Rainbow Rare Full Art at 196/189, and we’re talking raw copies here—straight from the pack, no slab in sight. This one’s a Supporter card, all about that strategic energy play without the usual Pokémon stats. The artwork pops with Rose standing tall in his signature suit, that intense stare locked on, while the rainbow holo foil shifts colors under the light, giving it a subtle prism effect that draws you in.
On the text side, it’s straightforward: during your turn, attach up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon V. But here’s the catch—the Pokémon you powered up can’t attack during your next turn. No HP to worry about since it’s not a creature, just pure support utility for those big V setups. Simple, effective, and it fits right into decks heavy on V Pokémon needing a quick energy boost.
Darkness Ablaze dropped back in 2020, part of the Sword & Shield era, where sets started ramping up the full art variants and those eye-catching rainbow treatments. Printing quirks? Yeah, this set had its share—centering can be hit or miss, especially on the secret rares like this one, with borders sometimes leaning left or right. The card stock feels solid, thicker than some older stuff, which helps it hold up, but watch for factory edges that might show minor whitening right out of the booster.
For raw condition, you’re hunting copies with sharp corners that haven’t seen a ding, edges free of chips or fuzz, and a surface that’s clean without scratches marring that glossy finish. The holo flash on these rainbows is wild; tilt it, and you’ll see the full spectrum dance across Rose’s figure and the background details. Centering-wise, aim for 50/50 or better to avoid that off-kilter look, and check the back for any print lines that Sword & Shield cards sometimes carry.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it sit raw in a top loader—either way, it’s got that collector vibe.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rose
– Set: Darkness Ablaze
– Rarity: Rainbow Rare Full Art
– Condition: Raw
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