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Charizard ex SIR
Obsidian Flames · 223/197
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 · cert 83705704 | $650.00 | Fanatics Collect fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 · cert 92701300 | $714.00 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 · cert 147606693 | $675.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 · cert 143451652 | $696.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 · cert 107216139 | $670.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
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Price chart
English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 · PSA 10
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA | 10 | 12,935 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Charizard ex SIR
Charizard ex 223/197 is the English Special Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames. Collectors search for it because it is the set’s secret-number Charizard SIR and the seed number 199/165 is a common identity error for this target.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe official Obsidian Flames checklist lists Charizard ex at 223 and shows the base checklist ending at 197 before secret-number cards. PSA separately catalogs the graded card as 2023 Pokémon OBF EN-Obsidian Flames #223 Charizard ex, Special Illustration Rare. That combination establishes the corrected identity and explains why collectors search for this version rather than the lower-number Charizard ex cards. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factUse 223/197 as the corrected collector number. Obsidian Flames 199 is Ninetales, so a listing using 199/165 or 199 for this card is not an exact match. Keep 223/197 separate from Charizard ex 125/197, 215/197, 228/197, Pokémon 151 Charizard ex 199/165, Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame, and every other language or grade. [1][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe opened PSA source supports PSA 10 English Obsidian Flames 223/197 sales from September 2026. Those sales should not be transferred to raw copies, other Charizard ex numbers, Pokémon 151, Japanese copies, or CGC/BGS slabs. Grade, visible card quality, cert record, sale type, and venue all matter. The seed identity error is material because it points to a different card family. [1][2]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm 223/197, English Obsidian Flames, the Special Illustration Rare treatment, correct spelling, texture, foil, back design, and card dimensions. For slabs, verify that the cert page says Charizard ex #223 and compare the physical slab and label to seller photos rather than trusting the cert number alone. [3][4]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Aug 11, 2023 · same packs new productThe Pokémon Company International press release reported Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames was available at participating retailers worldwide on August 11, 2023. Source
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct number for the Obsidian Flames Charizard ex SIR?
How much is a PSA 10 Charizard ex 223/197 worth?
How many PSA 10 Charizard ex 223/197 copies exist?
Is Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 223/197 the same as Pokémon 151 Charizard ex 199/165?
Sources
- Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames Card List — The Pokémon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 95873190: Charizard ex #223 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokémon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No raw sold listing was opened for this batch.
- No official factory print run was found.
- Artist attribution was not confirmed from an opened official Pokémon card page.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
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