# Charizard #223/197

The Charizard (#223/197, Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.8/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $95.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-scarlet-violet-obsidian-flames-223-197-holo

## Card details

- Set: Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames
- Number: #223/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $95

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 9.8 / 10
- Average corners: 10.0
- Average edges: 10.0
- Average surface: 10.0
- Average centering: 9.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 100%
- Highest community grade: 9.8

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 100% | $95 |

### Most common condition issues

- Corners Are Clean With No Visible Wear.: 100% of scans
- Edges Are Clean And Sharp.: 100% of scans
- Surface Is Clean With No Defects.: 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard carries a market value of $95. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $95, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard worth?

A raw (ungraded) Charizard from Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames currently carries a market value of about $95. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Charizard cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard averages a 9.8/10 overall grade. 100% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 10.0, edges 10.0, surface 10.0, centering 9.5.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard cards are Corners Are Clean With No Visible Wear. (100% of scans), Edges Are Clean And Sharp. (100% of scans), Surface Is Clean With No Defects. (100% of scans).

### Is the Charizard worth grading?

Whether the Charizard 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