Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 223/197 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
223/197
Seltenheit
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 25, 2026
About Charizard ex
Charizard ex is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV03: Obsidian Flames, numbered 223/197 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Charizard ex is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Charizard ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Charizard ex from SV03: Obsidian Flames is $108.90 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $78.62 to a high of $129.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $620.00 — approximately 5.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $139.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $58.76 | $58.76 | $58.76 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 28 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 210 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $307.15 | $307.15 | $307.15 | 7 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $68.43 | $68.43 | $68.43 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $101.69 | $101.69 | $101.69 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $684.50 | $684.50 | $684.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $364.69 | $364.69 | $364.69 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 | 44 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $620.00 | $620.00 | $620.00 | 147 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $63.59 | $63.59 | $63.59 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 71 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 | 182 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $435.00 | $435.00 | $435.00 | 20 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $112.49 | $112.49 | $112.49 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $37.72 | $50.39 | $50.39 | 67 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $49.55 | $51.84 | $58.22 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $83.67 | $76.11 | $99.99 | 1,093 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $56.77 | $70.38 | $75.99 | 187 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $108.90 | $78.62 | $129.99 | 4,112 |
Is Charizard ex a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Charizard ex is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
