Flaaffy 56 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set
Flaaffy is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze set in the Sword & Shield series. It is a Lightning type with 90 HP. The card features artwork by…
- Set: Darkness Ablaze
- Number: 56/189
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Flaaffy Pokémon Card
Flaaffy is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 56/189 and is classified as Uncommon. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “It stores electricity in its fluffy fleece. If it stores up too much, it will start to go bald in those patches.”.
Flaaffy Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Flaaffy
Card number: 56/189
Set: Darkness Ablaze
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 90
Artist: Tomokazu Komiya
Release date: August 14, 2020
National Pokédex number: 180
Why Collect the Flaaffy Pokémon Card?
Flaaffy is most often collected as part of a complete Darkness Ablaze set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Flaaffy Pokémon Card
Flaaffy was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Flaaffy Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Flaaffy is about $0.32. Recent listings range from roughly $0.16 (low) to
For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Flaaffy Pokémon Card
Whether Flaaffy is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 24 copies of this card, of which 10 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 41.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Flaaffy Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Flaaffy sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 24 copies to date.
Other Printings of Flaaffy
Flaaffy appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include POP Series 7 7 (around