Charizard ex - 223/197 #223/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames

Charizard ex - 223/197 #223/197

SV03: Obsidian Flames · 2023

Special Illustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$42
Avg grade
8.8

The Charizard ex - 223/197 (#223/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 13 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 46% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $42.

Price history

3M change
$78.69
+113.9%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Charizard ex - 223/197, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Charizard ex - 223/197 graded 10
10
8% of scans
$105
Charizard ex - 223/197 graded 9.5
9.5
38% of scans
$107
Charizard ex - 223/197 graded 9
9
23% of scans
$117
Charizard ex - 223/197 graded 8.5
8.5
8% of scans
$137
Charizard ex - 223/197 graded 8
8
15% of scans
$128
Charizard ex - 223/197 graded 7
7
8% of scans
$138

Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard ex - 223/197 sells for about $42. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $105, about 2.5× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.8
Avg Grade
13
Scans
46%
Gem Mint 9.5+
10.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

10
1 · 8%
9.5
5 · 38%
9
3 · 23%
8.5
1 · 8%
8
2 · 15%
7
1 · 8%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.8
Edges
9.2
Surface
9.0
Centering
8.9

Most common condition issues

Whitening 15%Ding (Front) 8%Whitening (Front) 8%

Community average: 8.8 (NM-MT) · based on 13 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Charizard ex, graded 7.5
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
7.5$135
Charizard ex, graded 6.5
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
6.5$138
Charizard ex, graded 8.5
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
8.5$137
Charizard ex, graded 9.0
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
9.0$133
Charizard ex, graded 8.0
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
8.0$120
Charizard ex, graded 9.5
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
9.5$115
Charizard ex, graded 9.0
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
9.0$110
Charizard ex, graded 10.0
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
10.0$105

Card details

SetSV03: Obsidian Flames
Number#223/197
Year2023
GamePokémon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
VariantSpecial Illustration Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedAug 11, 2023
Set size238 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Charizard ex - 223/197 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Charizard ex - 223/197 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 - 223/197 cards get?

Across 13 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard ex - 223/197 averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 46% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.2, surface 9.0, centering 8.9.

What are the most common defects on a Charizard ex - 223/197?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard ex - 223/197 cards are Whitening (15% of scans), Ding (Front) (8% of scans), Whitening (Front) (8% of scans).

Is the Charizard ex - 223/197 worth grading?

Whether the Charizard ex - 223/197 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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