Charizard ex
SV: Paldean Fates · 234/091 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
234/091
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard ex Worth?
Charizard ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Paldean Fates, card number 234/091. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Charizard ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard ex (SV: Paldean Fates, 234/091) is worth around $257.39 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $257.39, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $136.91. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $257.39, Lightly Played $196.29, Moderately Played $225.14, Heavily Played $148.05, Damaged $136.91 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $800.00 — about 3.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $300.00.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard ex?
Grading Charizard ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($257.39) and a PSA 10 ($800.00) is about $542.61 — a 3.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $300.00, CGC 10 $400.00, CGC 9.5 $255.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 10 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 | 162 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $137.00 | $137.00 | $137.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $205.00 | $190.00 | $220.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 165 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 9 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $319.99 | $319.99 | $319.99 | 115 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $344.27 | $344.27 | $344.27 | 7 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.45 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 77 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $407.50 | $407.50 | $407.50 | 19 |
| ebay | SGC 2 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $156.98 | $156.98 | $156.98 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $329.99 | $329.99 | $329.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $136.91 | $126.34 | $126.34 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.05 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $196.29 | $206.42 | $206.42 | 172 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $225.14 | $199.98 | $221.77 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $257.39 | $229.11 | $274.99 | 1,423 |
Is Charizard ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Charizard ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Charizard ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
