Obsidian Flames arrived in 2023 as a centerpiece set for the Scarlet & Violet era, embracing bold full-art treatments that had become increasingly popular with collectors. The set represented the modern Pokemon TCG's commitment to showcase-quality illustrations, allowing artists to extend their designs beyond traditional card borders. This aesthetic shift marked a significant moment in how the hobby presented its most desirable cards. Dragonite ex as a full-art legendary Dragon-type appeals to both longtime fans and newer collectors drawn to the character's enduring popularity. The extended artwork treatment gives the composition room to breathe, capturing Dragonite's commanding presence in a way standard frames cannot. Full-art versions of iconic Pokemon like this one have become defining pulls for set collectors.