# Charizard ex #223/197

The Charizard ex (#223/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 12 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $42.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-ex-sv03-obsidian-flames-223-197-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #223/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $42
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +103.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 12
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 8% | $105 |
| 9.5 | 42% | $107 |
| 9 | 25% | $117 |
| 8.5 | 8% | $137 |
| 8 | 8% | $120 |
| 7 | 8% | $138 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 17% of scans
- Bent (Front): 8% of scans
- Surface (Front): 8% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard ex carries a market value of $42. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $105, about 2.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Charizard ex from SV03: Obsidian Flames currently carries a market value of about $42. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

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

Across 12 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard ex averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.3, surface 9.1, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard ex cards are Whitening (17% of scans), Bent (Front) (8% of scans), Surface (Front) (8% of scans).

### Is the Charizard ex worth grading?

Whether the Charizard ex 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