Blacksmith 88a / 106 Pokemon Card from Flashfire Set

About the Blacksmith Trainer Card

Blacksmith is a Supporter Trainer card from the Flashfire set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 88a/106 and is classified as Rare Ultra. The Flashfire set was released on May 7, 2014.

Blacksmith Trainer Card Details

Card name: Blacksmith

Card number: 88a/106

Set: Flashfire

Series: XY

Rarity: Rare Ultra

Card type: Trainer (Supporter)

Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

Release date: May 7, 2014

Why Collect the Blacksmith Trainer Card?

Blacksmith sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Flashfire set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Blacksmith Trainer Card

Blacksmith was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

For Rare Ultra cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Blacksmith Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Blacksmith is about $32.40. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Flashfire set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Flashfire set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Blacksmith Trainer Card

Whether Blacksmith 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.

How Rare Is the Blacksmith Trainer Card?

Rare Ultra cards such as Blacksmith are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Other Printings of Blacksmith

Blacksmith appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Flashfire 88 (around $3.27).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Blacksmith Trainer Card

The Blacksmith trainer card is a Rare Ultra card from the Flashfire set (XY series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $32.40; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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