Charizard ex
Obsidian Flames · 223 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Édition
Obsidian FlamesNuméro
223
Rareté
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
3,105
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
About Charizard ex
Charizard ex is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Obsidian Flames, numbered 223 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Charizard ex is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Charizard ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames is $79.96 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $60.00 to a high of $120.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $88.00 — approximately 1.1x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.5% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,105+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Charizard ex
Professional grading is available for Charizard ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 9, BGS 8 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, GSG 7 5, GSG 8 5, PCA 9, PGS 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $99.90 | $99.80 | $100.00 | 32 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $119.99 | 20 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $119.99 | $99.99 | $119.00 | 20 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $125.00 | $100.00 | $119.99 | 21 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $79.96 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $94.50 | $60.00 | $120.00 | 2,675 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $110.00 | 19 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $119.97 | $70.00 | $120.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $124.50 | $129.00 | $129.99 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 7 5 | $95.69 | $95.69 | $95.69 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 5 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $88.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 12 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $124.50 | $110.00 | $128.00 | 47 |
| cardmarket unsold | SFG 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $115.00 | $79.99 | $120.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $129.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $130.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
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. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
