Lechonk · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Lechonk card
Lechonk is card 209 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, an Illustration Rare. It is a Basic Colorless-type with 60 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Lechonk needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Narumi Sato.
The Pokédex entry printed on Lechonk reads: "It searches for food all day. It possesses a keen sense of smell but doesn't use it for anything other than foraging."
What is Lechonk worth?
Lechonk is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Obsidian Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Obsidian Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Lechonk before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Lechonk comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Lechonk can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Lechonk
If you are buying Lechonk, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Lechonk against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
