Charizard ex · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Charizard ex card
Charizard ex is card 223 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, a Special Illustration Rare. It is a Stage 2 Darkness-type with 330 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Charmeleon, which places Charizard ex deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA.
What is Charizard ex worth?
Charizard ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Obsidian Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Obsidian Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Charizard ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Charizard ex is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the darkness foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Charizard ex
Buying Charizard ex well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
