# Charizard ex #196

The Charizard ex -196 (#196, SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards, 2023) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 25% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-ex-196-sv-scarlet-violet-promo-cards-196-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards
- Number: #196
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Promo
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 31, 2023
- Set size: 284 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4
- 4-month change: +32.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 8
- Average overall grade: 9.1 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 25%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 25% | $4 |
| 9 | 63% | $4 |
| 8.5 | 13% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Center Text (Front): 13% of scans
- Fuzzy(Front); Tr: 13% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard ex -196 carries a market value of $4. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $4, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard ex -196 worth?

The Charizard ex -196 from SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Charizard ex -196 cards get?

Across 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard ex -196 averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 25% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.1, surface 9.0, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Charizard ex -196?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard ex -196 cards are Center Text (Front) (13% of scans), Fuzzy(Front); Tr (13% of scans).

### Is the Charizard ex -196 worth grading?

Whether the Charizard ex -196 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app