Charizard ex (Japanese)
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame · 134/108 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
134/108
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard ex (Japanese) Worth?
Charizard ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame, card number 134/108. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard ex (Japanese) (SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame, 134/108) is worth around $135.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $135.98, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $104.07. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $446.97 — about 3.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $160.00.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard ex (Japanese)?
Grading Charizard ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($135.98) and a PSA 10 ($446.97) is about $310.99 — a 3.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $160.00, CGC 10 $280.00, CGC 9.5 $150.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.85 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $452.69 | $452.69 | $452.69 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | 42 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $104.99 | $104.99 | $104.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $446.97 | $399.99 | $510.00 | 92 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 36 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $842.52 | $842.52 | $842.52 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $104.07 | $109.30 | $109.30 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $135.98 | $155.00 | $189.69 | 84 |
Is Charizard ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Charizard ex (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
