| Set | Obsidian Flames |
| Card number | 189 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Toyste Beach |
| Released | Aug 2023 |
Letter of Encouragement #189 Value (Obsidian Flames)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.26 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €0.03 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €0.05 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €0.07 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 4,145 |
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Letter of Encouragement #189: rarity, grading and trend
Letter of Encouragement #189 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Obsidian Flames, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 54 by price out of 230 cards in the set. At this price most copies change hands raw, often in bulk lots, and graded sales are rare. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($0.26 to $0.26). The illustration is by Toyste Beach.
Letter of Encouragement price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €0.03 | $0.26 |
| Oct 2026 | €0.03 | $0.26 |
| Sep 2026 | €0.03 | $0.27 |
| Aug 2026 | €0.03 | $0.24 |
| Jul 2026 | €0.03 | $0.15 |
| Jun 2026 | €0.03 | $0.15 |
| Apr 2026 | €0.02 | $0.15 |
| Mar 2026 | €0.02 | $0.14 |
| Feb 2026 | €0.03 | $0.12 |
| Jan 2026 | €0.02 | $0.13 |
| Dec 2025 | €0.02 | $0.10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Letter of Encouragement #189 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $0.26, the Cardmarket low is €0.03. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Letter of Encouragement #189 rare?
Letter of Encouragement #189 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 54 by price among the 230 cards in Obsidian Flames. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Letter of Encouragement #189 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $0.26.
How do I check which printing of Letter of Encouragement I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (189) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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