Charizard ex (Japanese)
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame · 139/108 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
139/108
Rarity
Ultra 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 139/108. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Charizard ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard ex (Japanese) (SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame, 139/108) is worth around $27.93 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.93, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $20.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $135.00 — about 4.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $60.00.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard ex (Japanese)?
Grading Charizard ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.93) and a PSA 10 ($135.00) is about $107.07 — a 4.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $60.00, CGC 10 $75.00, BGS 9.5 $85.23. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 | 17 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $35.01 | $35.01 | $35.01 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $174.99 | $174.99 | $174.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $27.21 | $27.21 | $27.21 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $85.23 | $85.23 | $85.23 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 38 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 72 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 25 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $74.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $27.93 | $27.00 | $40.00 | 89 |
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. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
