Foongus 9 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set
Foongus is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is part of the Obsidian Flames set from the Scarlet & Violet series, illustrated by You Iribi. The flavor…
- Set: Obsidian Flames
- Number: 9/197
- Rarity: Common
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About the Foongus Pokémon Card
Foongus is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 9/197 and is classified as Common. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “There is a theory that the developer of the modern-day Poké Ball really liked Foongus, but this has not been confirmed.”.
Foongus Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Foongus
Card number: 9/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 50
Artist: You Iribi
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 590
Why Collect the Foongus Pokémon Card?
Foongus is most often collected as part of a complete Obsidian Flames 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 Foongus Pokémon Card
Foongus was illustrated by You Iribi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Foongus Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Foongus is about $0.19. Recent listings range from roughly $0.04 (low) to
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 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 Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Foongus Pokémon Card
Whether Foongus 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 Foongus Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Foongus was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Other Printings of Foongus
Foongus appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 95 (around