Charizard EX (Japanese)
XY2: Wild Blaze · 081/080 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY2: Wild BlazeNumber
081/080
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard EX (Japanese) Worth?
Charizard EX (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY2: Wild Blaze set, card number 081/080. 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) (XY2: Wild Blaze, 081/080) is worth around $275.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $275.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $124.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $1,999 — about 7.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $469.99.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard EX (Japanese)?
Grading Charizard EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($275.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,999) is about $1,724 — a 7.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $469.99, CGC 10 $600.00, CGC 9.5 $669.30. 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 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $100.13 | $100.13 | $100.13 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $224.99 | $224.99 | $224.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $276.78 | $276.78 | $276.78 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $862.00 | $862.00 | $862.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $179.97 | $179.97 | $179.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $669.30 | $669.30 | $669.30 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $64.21 | $64.21 | $64.21 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 | 58 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $469.99 | $469.99 | $469.99 | 43 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 2 |
Is Charizard EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Charizard EX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
