Town Store 196 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set

Town Store — Obsidian Flames 196/197 Pokémon TCG card

Town Store is a Stadium card from the Obsidian Flames set in the Scarlet & Violet series. It is classified as a Trainer card and was illustrated by Oswaldo…

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About the Town Store Trainer Card

Town Store is a Stadium Trainer card from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 196/197 and is classified as Common. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.

Town Store Trainer Card Details

Card name: Town Store

Card number: 196/197

Set: Obsidian Flames

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Common

Card type: Trainer (Stadium)

Artist: Oswaldo KATO

Release date: August 11, 2023

Why Collect the Town Store Trainer Card?

Town Store 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 Town Store Trainer Card

Town Store was illustrated by Oswaldo KATO.

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

Market Price and Value of the Town Store Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Town Store is about $0.24. Recent listings range from roughly $0.09 (low) to

8.90 (high), with a mid-point near $0.28. 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 Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 and an average near

.50, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +5% over the last 7 days and +17% over 30 days.

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 Town Store Trainer Card

Whether Town Store 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 3 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 Town Store Trainer Card?

As a Common card, Town Store 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 3 copies to date.

Final Thoughts on the Town Store Trainer Card

The Town Store trainer 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 $0.24; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Town Store card from?

Town Store is from the Obsidian Flames set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 196/197 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Town Store card?

Town Store is classified as Common.

How much is the Town Store 196/197 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $0.24, within a recent range of roughly $0.09 to

8.90. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Town Store card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Town Store?

PSA has graded 3 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Town Store card?

As a Common card, Town Store 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.

When was the Obsidian Flames set released?

The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.