| Set | Obsidian Flames |
| Card number | 223 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 330 |
| Artist | AKIRA EGAWA |
| Released | Aug 2023 |
Charizard ex #223 Value (Obsidian Flames)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Obsidian Flames gave Charizard ex 223 the Special Illustration Rare treatment during the Scarlet & Violet era in August 2023. Illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA, it leads the set's price ranking and pairs a marquee Pokémon with one of the expansion's premium rarity slots. Raw pricing remains in a broad midrange band, while recent movement has been relatively flat.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $71.42 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €80.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €72.45 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €81.57 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 870 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $589.91 |
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Charizard ex #223: rarity, grading and trend
Charizard ex #223 is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Obsidian Flames, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 230 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.3x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -16%, from $84.67 to $71.42. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by AKIRA EGAWA.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $278.04 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $88.42 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $80.62 | 5 |
| ACE | 7 | $72.91 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $150.00 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $150.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $201.85 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $112.34 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $91.29 | 2 |
| CGC | 7 | $139.95 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $589.91 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $130.09 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $94.21 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $81.44 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Charizard ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €77.50 | $71.30 |
| Oct 2026 | €86.03 | $80.04 |
| Sep 2026 | €93.37 | $87.53 |
| Aug 2026 | €89.93 | $94.33 |
| Jul 2026 | €92.13 | $97.78 |
| Jun 2026 | €94.96 | $94.43 |
| May 2026 | €92.00 | $94.43 |
Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Grade | Sold price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Pokemon Obsidian Flames Charizard ex SIR 223/197 PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $138.22 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| CHARIZARD EX 2023 SV03 OBSIDIAN FLAMES SIR HOLO #223/197 PSA 10 | PSA 10 | $545.79 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 2023 Pokémon - Charizard EX 223/197 SIR, Obsidian Flames ACE 9 | ACE 9 | $88.42 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Obsidian Flames Charizard EX Special Illustration Rare Card PSA 10 Min | PSA 10 | $52.25 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Charizard ex Obsidian Flames #223 ACE 10 Gem Mint 2023 Pokemon (2 Avai | ACE 10 | $350.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Charizard ex Pokemon Obsidian Flames Special Illustration Rare 223/197 | PSA 9 | $125.60 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 2023 Pokemon Obsidian Flames Charizard EX Special Illustration Rare #2 | PSA 9 | $130.09 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Pokemon Charizard EX SIR 223/197 Obsidian Flames - ACE 9 MINT | ACE 9 | $74.39 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 2023 POKEMON OBF EN-OBSIDIAN FLAMES #223 CHARIZARD EX PSA 10 | PSA 10 | $589.91 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Pokémon 2023 S&V: Obsidian Flames Charizard EX SIR PSA 8 223/197 | PSA 8 | $114.64 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Charizard ex #223 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $71.42, a PSA 10 sells for around $589.91 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €80.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Charizard ex #223 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Charizard ex #223 sells for about $589.91 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $71.42 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Charizard ex #223 rare?
Charizard ex #223 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 230 cards in Obsidian Flames. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Charizard ex #223 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -16% to about $71.42. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Charizard ex #223 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.3x raw ($518.49 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Charizard ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (223) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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