Letter of Encouragement 189/197
Item card from Obsidian Flames · released Aug 11, 2023
Regulation mark GSet code OBF ENWhat the codes mean
Letter of Encouragement is an Uncommon Item card, number 189/197 in Obsidian Flames (released Aug 11, 2023), illustrated by Toyste Beach. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.28 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$0.26 to ~$0.28, up $0.02.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.18 | ~$0.01 | ~$0.20 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$0.28 | ~$0.04 | ~$0.30 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Obsidian Flames products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Obsidian Flames |
| Number | 189/197 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Artist | Toyste Beach |
| Regulation mark | G |
| Format legality | ExpandedNot in Standard: regulation mark G rotated out on Apr 10, 2026. A reprint with a legal mark can still be played. |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number189/197Card 189 of the 197 in the main Obsidian Flames list.
- Set codeOBF ENOBF is the set code for Obsidian Flames, and EN means an English card. From Scarlet & Violet on, this code replaced the set symbol.
- Regulation markGStandard legality goes by this letter, and G is out of Standard: since Apr 10, 2026 only H and later are legal, unless the card has a reprint with a legal mark.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Toyste Beach” names the artist who made the art.
Card text
You can use this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn. Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.