Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium (2023): Contents
By Dexhaul Team · October 8, 2026 · 6 min read
The Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium (SV03) contains 11 booster packs, two ready-to-play decks, and two exclusive foil promos in a single box designed for two players. It launched August 25, 2023, per the official product gallery at pokemon.com.
More specifically, it bundles two standalone Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Boxes (each with 4 OBF packs and a 40-card deck) plus 3 additional Obsidian Flames booster packs. TPCi listed no MSRP for the Stadium at launch. Secondary market prices as of October 8, 2026 range from $169.99 to $190.00 USD across independent sellers.
This is the only single-purchase OBF product that lets two players open and battle immediately from one box. Every other Obsidian Flames sealed format, including the Elite Trainer Box and the single B&B Box, is a one-player product.
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What's inside the Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium
The Stadium is essentially two complete B&B Boxes in one package plus shared bonus packs and accessories. Each included B&B Box contributes its own independent player kit.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian Flames booster packs | 11 | 4 per B&B Box (×2) plus 3 extra packs |
| 40-card semi-random decks | 2 | One per B&B Box; deck varies by which box you open |
| Exclusive foil promo cards | 2 | One per B&B Box; random from: Palafin, Cleffa, Togekiss, or Mawile |
| Basic Energy cards | Shared set | For both players |
| Battle accessories | Shared set | Damage counters, status markers |
The two promos are each random from the same four options: Palafin, Cleffa, Togekiss, and Mawile. There is no guarantee the two players will receive different promos. Both could open Palafin, or any other repeat.
MSRP and price per pack
TPCi did not publish an MSRP for the Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium. The secondary market floor as of October 8, 2026 is $169.99 USD.
At that price, 11 packs plus two ready-to-play decks and two promos works out to roughly $15.45 per pack on the raw pack count alone. The two included decks and promos are part of the value, so that number understates what you are getting.
| Format | Packs | MSRP | Per-pack at MSRP | Floor (Oct 8, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBF B&B Box (single) | 4 | $14.99 | $3.75 | $53.63 USD |
| OBF Elite Trainer Box | 9 | $49.99 | $5.56 | see ETB guide |
| OBF B&B Stadium (this) | 11 | not announced | n/a | $169.99 USD |
The Stadium's floor matches the OBF Booster Box floor at $169.99. The Booster Box holds 36 packs; the Stadium holds 11 packs plus two decks.
These solve entirely different problems. The Booster Box is for a solo collector chasing cards. The Stadium is for two players who want to battle that evening.
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How it compares to other OBF products
The Stadium sits between the single B&B Box and a full booster box in total pack count, but its design goal differs from both.
| Product | Players served | Packs | Decks included | Promo(s) | Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBF B&B Box | 1 | 4 | 1 (40 cards) | 1 random foil | none |
| OBF Elite Trainer Box | 1 collector | 9 | none | 1 Charmander foil | sleeves, dice, marker |
| OBF B&B Stadium (this) | 2 | 11 | 2 (40 cards each) | 2 random foils | shared counters |
The ETB is the better choice for a solo collector: it includes accessories and gives more packs per dollar at MSRP. The B&B Stadium is the correct choice when two people want to play and neither owns cards already.
Release timeline
The Obsidian Flames set (SV03) launched August 11, 2023. The Build & Battle Stadium followed on August 25, 2023, exactly 14 days later, per the official product gallery at pokemon.com.
That 14-day gap is not a coincidence. Every SV-era Build & Battle Stadium has launched exactly two weeks after its corresponding set.
The Scarlet & Violet B&B Stadium launched April 14, 2023 (set: March 31, 2023). The Paldea Evolved B&B Stadium launched June 23, 2023 (set: June 9, 2023). The OBF Stadium followed the same schedule.
| Milestone | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian Flames set release (SV03) | August 11, 2023 | tcg.pokemon.com |
| OBF B&B Box prerelease events | July 28, 2023 | Bulbapedia |
| OBF Build & Battle Stadium release | August 25, 2023 | pokemon.com product gallery |
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Buy the Stadium if
Two people are starting out together and neither owns Pokémon TCG cards. The Stadium gives both players a legal 40-card deck, 4 booster packs to immediately improve with, and a foil promo to keep.
No separate purchase needed. It is also a strong gift for siblings or a parent and child who want to play together right away.
Skip it if
You are buying for one person. A single player gets better pack value per dollar from the B&B Box ($53.63 floor, 4 packs + deck) or the ETB (9 packs + full accessories).
The Stadium's two-player design adds cost that a solo opener does not need. If the goal is chasing Tera Charizard ex, a booster box or targeted singles will be more efficient.
The Obsidian Flames Stadium as a holiday gift
Among OBF sealed formats, the Stadium is the most complete gift for two people. It requires nothing else to play. The shared accessories and two decks mean the recipients can open the box together and battle the same night.
See the Pokémon holiday gift guide for more two-player and shared-experience picks across all formats and budgets.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium?
11 total: 8 from the two included B&B Boxes (4 per box) plus 3 additional Obsidian Flames booster packs included in the Stadium outer box.
What are the promo cards in the OBF Build & Battle Stadium?
Each of the two B&B Boxes inside contains one random foil set-stamped promo. The four possible promos are Palafin, Cleffa, Togekiss, and Mawile. Both players draw from the same pool, so duplicate promos are possible.
When did the Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Stadium release?
August 25, 2023, per the official product gallery at pokemon.com. That is 14 days after the Obsidian Flames set itself launched on August 11, 2023, the same interval TPCi used for the SV01 and SV02 B&B Stadiums.
Is the OBF Build & Battle Stadium worth it over two separate B&B Boxes?
At $169.99 floor for the Stadium vs two separate B&B Boxes at $53.63 each ($107.26 combined), the Stadium costs about $62 more. You get 3 extra packs and shared accessories for that premium. If you are buying for two players, the Stadium is more convenient; if you are buying for one, two separate boxes cost less.
Is there an Obsidian Flames B&B Stadium with a Pokemon Center exclusive version?
No. The Obsidian Flames B&B Stadium has no Pokemon Center exclusive variant. The Pokemon Center exclusivity in the OBF lineup applied to the Elite Trainer Box (Charizard PC ETB), not the Stadium format.
Browse the full range of Obsidian Flames sealed products, including the Build & Battle Stadium, on DexHaul's Pokémon TCG collection boxes page, where independent shops list their current in-stock prices.
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