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title: "Charizard ex 223/197 (Obsidian Flames) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/obsidian-flames/charizard-ex-223-197/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-10-29
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Charizard ex 223/197 (Obsidian Flames): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 24 verified sales of the Charizard ex 223/197 (Obsidian Flames) as of November 11, 2026.
- The English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 PSA 10 market price is $685.00, the median of 24 verified sales between September 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $877.87 for an English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 PSA 10 on September 13, 2026 at eBay.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $8,860,475.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $685.00 | 24 | $649.95 (2026-10-28) | $877.87 (2026-09-13) | 12,935 |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $565.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/820263643136) |
| 2026-10-28 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $649.95 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/147651920777) |
| 2026-10-25 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $657.21 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/168812014814) |
| 2026-10-25 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $693.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/168812030950) |
| 2026-10-25 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $615.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/900011562553) |
| 2026-10-24 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $641.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/307232879227) |
| 2026-10-23 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $674.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/117478897088) |
| 2026-09-26 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $760.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/137772924025) |
| 2026-09-25 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $650.00 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $714.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $675.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa) |
| 2026-09-23 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $696.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa) |
| 2026-09-22 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $670.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $690.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/128079981267) |
| 2026-09-20 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $780.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/800640670377) |
| 2026-09-20 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $670.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/407214950381) |
| 2026-09-19 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $875.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/227505041910) |
| 2026-09-18 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $780.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/188933940005) |
| 2026-09-18 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $600.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/158307920632) |
| 2026-09-18 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $799.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/800660917791) |
| 2026-09-17 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $800.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/366667783477) |
| 2026-09-16 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $680.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/158276538718) |
| 2026-09-13 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $721.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/307157311457) |
| 2026-09-13 | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 | PSA 10 | $877.87 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287577386819) |

## How to identify each version

- **English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197**: English Obsidian Flames card; name is Charizard ex; collector number is 223/197; PSA catalogs it as Special Illustration Rare. Do not confuse with 125/197, 215/197, 228/197, or the checklist entry 199, which is Ninetales.

**Identity note:** Seed identity required correction. Official checklist evidence shows Obsidian Flames card 199 is Ninetales, card 223 is Charizard ex, and the base set runs to 197 before secret-number cards.

## Why this card matters

The 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.

## Identifying the exact version

Use 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** The Obsidian Flames Charizard ex SIR is 199/165. **What the evidence says:** The official Obsidian Flames checklist shows 199 is Ninetales and PSA catalogs the Charizard ex SIR as #223; 199/165 belongs to a different set identity context.
- **Myth:** All Obsidian Flames Charizard ex versions should be priced together. **What the evidence says:** Different collector numbers and treatments are different variants; comps must match exact version and grade.
- **Myth:** A PSA 10 population proves how many were printed. **What the evidence says:** Population is only graded-copy count in the PSA database, not a factory print run.

## FAQ

### What is the correct number for the Obsidian Flames Charizard ex SIR?

The corrected number is 223/197, not 199/165, and the official checklist shows Obsidian Flames card 199 is Ninetales.

### How much is a PSA 10 Charizard ex 223/197 worth?

The opened PSA page recorded September 22-25, 2026 PSA 10 sales from $650.00 to $714.00 for English Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 223/197.

### How many PSA 10 Charizard ex 223/197 copies exist?

PSA showed a PSA 10 population of 12,935 for this catalog entry when accessed for this batch on 2026-09-26; this is not a print run.

### Is Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 223/197 the same as Pokémon 151 Charizard ex 199/165?

No, those are separate set identities and must not be merged in comps.

### What should I check before buying a slab?

Verify that the cert record says Obsidian Flames #223 Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare and compare the slab and card photos to the cert and listing.

## Sources

1. [Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/checklist/obf_web_cardlist_en.pdf) (The Pokémon Company International)
2. [PSA Cert Verification 95873190: Charizard ex #223](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa) (PSA)
3. [Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards?](https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002068953-Did-I-purchase-fake-or-counterfeit-cards) (Pokémon Support)
4. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Charizard ex 223/197 (Obsidian Flames). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/obsidian-flames/charizard-ex-223-197/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

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