Charizard ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 215/197 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
215/197
Rarity
Ultra 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 SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 215/197. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Charizard ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard ex (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 215/197) is worth around $19.18 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $19.18, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.42. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $19.18, Lightly Played $16.37, Moderately Played $11.85, Heavily Played $9.78, Damaged $7.42 — 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 $135.00 — about 7.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $49.99.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard ex?
Grading Charizard ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($19.18) and a PSA 10 ($135.00) is about $115.82 — a 7.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $49.99, CGC 10 $69.99, CGC 9.5 $20.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.99 | $15.00 | $20.00 | 193 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $64.94 | $64.94 | $64.94 | 4 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $26.39 | $26.39 | $26.39 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.75 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 89 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 77 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 11 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.42 | $7.42 | $7.42 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.78 | $9.78 | $9.78 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.37 | $15.84 | $18.27 | 791 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.85 | $16.25 | $16.25 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.18 | $15.00 | $26.04 | 4,778 |
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. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
