Charizard ex #223/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames

Charizard ex #223/197

SV03: Obsidian Flames · 2023

Special Illustration RareSpecial Art RareHolofoil
Market value
$42
Avg grade
9.0

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.

Price history

3M change
$78.69
+113.9%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

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

Charizard ex graded 10
10
8% of scans
$105
Charizard ex graded 9.5
9.5
42% of scans
$107
Charizard ex graded 9
9
25% of scans
$117
Charizard ex graded 8.5
8.5
8% of scans
$137
Charizard ex graded 8
8
8% of scans
$120
Charizard ex graded 7
7
8% of scans
$138

Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard ex 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

9.0
Avg Grade
12
Scans
50%
Gem Mint 9.5+
10.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

10
1 · 8%
9.5
5 · 42%
9
3 · 25%
8.5
1 · 8%
8
1 · 8%
7
1 · 8%

Average sub-grades

Corners
9.0
Edges
9.3
Surface
9.1
Centering
8.9

Most common condition issues

Whitening 17%Bent (Front) 8%Surface (Front) 8%

Community average: 9.0 (NM-MT) · based on 12 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

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
Charizard ex, graded 9.5
Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames
9.5$105

Card details

Number#223/197
Year2023
GamePokemon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
VariantSpecial Art Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedAug 11, 2023
Set size238 cards

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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