Froakie 56 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set

About the Froakie Pokémon Card

Froakie is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 56/197 and is classified as Common. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.

The card includes the flavor text: “It protects its skin by covering its body in delicate bubbles. Beneath its happy-go-lucky air, it keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.”.

Froakie Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Froakie

Card number: 56/197

Set: Obsidian Flames

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 70

Artist: Atsuya Uki

Release date: August 11, 2023

National Pokédex number: 656

Why Collect the Froakie Pokémon Card?

Froakie 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 Froakie Pokémon Card

Froakie was illustrated by Atsuya Uki.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Froakie Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Froakie is about $0.26. Recent listings range from roughly $0.08 (low) to

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 Froakie Pokémon Card

Whether Froakie 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 13 copies of this card, of which 6 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 46.2%. 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 Froakie Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Froakie 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.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 13 copies to date.

Other Printings of Froakie

Froakie appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include XY Black Star Promos XY03 (around $8.27), Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV11 (around $7.98) and XY Black Star Promos XY138 (around $4.26).

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 Froakie Pokémon Card

The Froakie pokémon card is a Common card from the Obsidian Flames set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Obsidian Flames set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.26; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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