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Pokémon Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack (10 Cards) | VTM

Pokémon Darkness Ablaze Booster Pack (10 Cards) | VTM

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Pokémon Darkness Ablaze Booster Packs for Pokemon Vending

Core Draw · Sword & Shield era · Released August 2020

Factory-sealed Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze booster packs, sized to vend clean through the standard 22mm coils in every VTM trading card vending machine. Headlined by the iconic Charizard VMAX, with Eternatus VMAX and Grimmsnarl VMAX rounding out the chase, Darkness Ablaze is a name-recognition set that pulls customers to the keypad and keeps a Pokemon vending machine earning.

Real route data backs this category: operators have vended 4,100+ Pokemon packs in a single 30-day window at a roughly $19 average vend price. New to the category or scaling a route? Our Pokemon vending guide covers how to source packs, price them for margin, and place machines that profit.

Pokémon TCG card pricing is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers.

Operator Economics. Suggested Vend Price

Your Cost$11.00
Suggested Vend Price$22.00
Profit Per Vend$11.00
Profit Margin50.0%

Suggested vend price uses VTM Vending's standard formula: (cost x 1.20) + $8, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Margin and profit figures are before payment processing and venue revenue share. See the Pokemon vending pricing guide for the formula applied across every set.

Why Darkness Ablaze for Pokemon Vending

  • Charizard VMAX headline — one of the most recognized chase cards in Sword & Shield, which drives repeat vends
  • Eternatus VMAX (set mascot) and Grimmsnarl VMAX add multiple chase targets in one pack
  • $11.00 cost-in with a healthy 50.0% margin at a $22 vend
  • Standard pack dimensions that drop clean through 22mm coils
  • Pair with our Top-Loader Vending Cases (50 Pack) for jam-free vending
  • Ships nationwide to all 50 states, packed to protect against bent corners and damage

Build the coil mix: run Darkness Ablaze at a $22 vend as a name-recognition mid column, then bracket it with an entry draw like Pokémon Journey Together booster packs ($18 suggested vend) and a premium chase like Pokémon Fusion Strike booster packs ($34 suggested vend), so every price point on the keypad gives customers a reason to come back.

Pokémon TCG booster pack loading guide for VTM Vending 22mm coil vending machine
Loading guide: packs sit clean in 22mm coils.
Pokémon booster pack protected inside VTM Vending top-loader vending case for jam-free dispensing
Top-loader case prevents bent corners and jams.
VTM Vending Mega Wall 2.0 trading card vending machine loaded with Pokémon booster pack inventory, available wall-mounted or free-standing on a pedestal stand
Mega Wall 2.0 loaded with sealed pack inventory. Wall-mounted or free-standing on a pedestal stand.
VTM Vending Pokémon TCG vending machine installed at a gas station location
VTM Vending Pokémon kiosk deployed at a high-traffic gas station.

FAQ for Pokémon Darkness Ablaze Booster Packs

How many cards are in a Pokémon TCG Darkness Ablaze booster pack?

Each Pokémon TCG Darkness Ablaze booster pack contains 10 cards, factory sealed.

What is the chase card in Darkness Ablaze?

Darkness Ablaze is best known for Charizard VMAX, with Eternatus VMAX (the set mascot) and Grimmsnarl VMAX as additional chase pulls that drive strong secondary-market demand and repeat vend behavior at the machine.

Is Darkness Ablaze worth stocking in a Pokemon vending machine in 2026?

Yes. At an $11.00 cost, Darkness Ablaze runs a healthy 50.0% margin at a $22 vend, and Charizard VMAX name recognition keeps it moving. Run it as a mid-price chase column next to an entry set and a premium set.

Will Pokémon Darkness Ablaze booster packs fit my vending machine?

Yes. Darkness Ablaze booster packs are standard Pokémon booster dimensions and drop clean through 22mm coil pitch, the same coil profile used in VTM Vending Pokemon vending machines. For added protection, pair them with our Top-Loader Vending Cases.

How much profit can I make vending Pokémon Darkness Ablaze booster packs?

At a $11.00 cost and a $22.00 suggested vend price (formula: cost x 1.20 + $8, rounded up to the nearest dollar), operators net roughly $11.00 profit per pack, a 50.0% profit margin. Figures are before payment processing and venue revenue share.

Do you ship Pokémon booster packs nationwide?

VTM Vending ships Pokémon Darkness Ablaze booster packs to all 50 states, packed to protect against bent corners and damage.

Are these Pokémon booster packs factory sealed?

All Pokémon Darkness Ablaze booster packs from VTM Vending are factory sealed and sourced through authorized channels, ready to load directly into your Pokemon vending machine.

Who can buy Pokémon booster packs from VTM Vending?

Pokémon booster pack inventory is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers, current operators or new buyers purchasing a Pokemon vending machine in the same order. This keeps pack supply available for active routes.

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