# Charizard ex #228/197

The Charizard ex (#228/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a hyper rare Pokemon card. Across 23 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 17% 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: $37
- 4-month change: +107.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 23
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 17%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 17% | $43 |
| 9 | 70% | $42 |
| 8.5 | 4% | $43 |
| 8 | 4% | $45 |
| 7 | 4% | $47 |

### Most common condition issues

- Ding (Front); Tl: 4% of scans
- Tr: 4% of scans
- Sharp (Front): 4% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard ex carries a market value of $37. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $43, 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 23 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard ex averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 17% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.1, surface 9.1, 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 Ding (Front); Tl (4% of scans), Tr (4% of scans), Sharp (Front) (4% 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