# Charizard ex #228/197

The Charizard ex (#228/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a hyper rare Pokemon card. Across 36 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 22% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-ex-sv03-obsidian-flames-228-197-gold

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #228/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Hyper Rare
- Variant: Gold
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $33
- 4-month change: +107.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 36
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 22%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 22% | $39 |
| 9 | 61% | $40 |
| 8.5 | 8% | $36 |
| 8 | 3% | $45 |
| 7 | 3% | $47 |
| 6 & below | 3% | $33 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 6% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 3% of scans
- Lower Center(Back): 3% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard ex carries a market value of $33. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $39, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard ex worth?

The Charizard ex from SV03: Obsidian Flames 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 cards get?

Across 36 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard ex averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 22% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.1, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard ex cards are Whitening(Front) (6% of scans), Whitening(Back) (3% of scans), Lower Center(Back) (3% 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