Letter of Encouragement 189/197 — Obsidian Flames
Letter of Encouragement is card 189/197 from Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet, 2023), a Uncommon Trainer card illustrated by Toyste Beach.
Letter of Encouragement price
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About this card
Letter of Encouragement 189/197 is card 189 in Obsidian Flames (197 numbered cards, plus 33 secret rares). It's one of 74 Uncommon cards in the set — 32% of 230. It's the only English card named “Letter of Encouragement”. Toyste Beach illustrated 2 cards in Obsidian Flames and 285 English cards in total.
It isn't legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, so demand comes mainly from collectors.
Is Letter of Encouragement 189/197 worth anything?
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To be sure you have the right card, match the set symbol and the number 189/197 printed at the bottom of your card. Then compare completed eBay UK listings — sold prices, not asking prices — for copies in similar condition.
Questions people ask
What set is Letter of Encouragement 189/197 from?
Obsidian Flames, released 11 August 2023 in the Scarlet & Violet series. Look for the set symbol next to the number 189/197.
How rare is Letter of Encouragement 189/197?
It's an Uncommon — one of 74 cards at that rarity in Obsidian Flames.
Who illustrated Letter of Encouragement 189/197?
Toyste Beach, who has 285 English Pokémon cards credited.
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