--- title: "Charizard ex 234/91 (Paldean Fates) price, verified sales and population" url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldean-fates/charizard-ex-234-091/ category: Pokémon updated: 2026-09-27 as_of: 2026-09-27 source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com) --- # Charizard ex 234/91 (Paldean Fates): price, verified sales and population > Charizard ex 234/091 is the English Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Collectors search for it because it is the highest-profile Charizard treatment in the Paldean Fates checklist and is often compared across raw, PSA 9, and PSA 10 copies. ## Key facts - CardVolume lists 12 verified sales of the Charizard ex 234/91 (Paldean Fates) as of September 27, 2026. - The Special Illustration Rare PSA 9 market price is $252.00, the median of 7 verified sales between September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026. - The Special Illustration Rare PSA 10 market price is $750.00, the median of 5 verified sales between September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026. - The highest verified sale on record is $810.00 for a Special Illustration Rare PSA 10 on September 25, 2026 at eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items. - The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $17,218,812. ## 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 | |---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:| | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $750.00 | 5 | $769.95 (2026-09-25) | $810.00 (2026-09-25) | 16,480 | | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $252.00 | 7 | $280.50 (2026-09-24) | $300.00 (2026-09-15) | 19,281 | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---:|---|---|---| | 2026-09-25 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $810.00 | excluded | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $769.95 | excluded | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $230.50 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $280.50 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $720.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $651.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $750.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa) | | 2026-09-23 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $220.50 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | | 2026-09-23 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $220.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | | 2026-09-21 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $252.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | | 2026-09-15 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $265.00 | excluded | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | | 2026-09-15 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $300.00 | excluded | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) | ## How to identify each version - **Special Illustration Rare**: English Paldean Fates card numbered 234/091, marked Special Illustration Rare, showing Tera Charizard ex artwork. **Identity note:** The seed identity is consistent; the card is the English Paldean Fates Special Illustration Rare, not the Obsidian Flames or Scarlet & Violet 151 Charizard ex. ## Why this card matters The official Paldean Fates page describes Charizard ex among the highlighted Shiny Tera Pokemon ex in the expansion, and the card is cataloged as 234/091 Special Illustration Rare. This matters because Charizard ex has several Scarlet & Violet-era English cards, but Paldean Fates 234/091 is a distinct set-numbered version. Its importance comes from exact character, rarity tier, artwork, and set identity, not from a general search for Charizard ex. ## Identifying the exact version Use the card number 234/091, the Paldean Fates set identity, English language, and Special Illustration Rare marking. Do not merge it with Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 223/197, Scarlet & Violet 151 Charizard ex 199/165, lower-rarity Paldean Fates Charizard ex cards, Japanese Shiny Treasure ex cards, or any jumbo printing. Slab labels should show 2024 Pokemon PAF EN-Paldean Fates, card 234, and Special Illustration Rare. ## What moves the price between versions and grades The strongest documented grade separation in this batch is between PSA 10 and PSA 9 sales shown on PSA cert pages. PSA reported recent similar-item PSA 10 eBay sales on September 25, 2026 at $769.95 and $810.00, while a PSA 9 cert page showed September 15, 2026 sales at $300.00, $274.99, and $265.00. These are comps for graded slabs only; they do not value raw copies or non-PSA slabs. ## Authenticity checks Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For this card, first verify that the copy is English Paldean Fates 234/091 and not a similar Charizard ex from another Scarlet & Violet set. On raw copies, inspect texture, foil, corners, edges, print quality, and back color under even light. On slabs, confirm the PSA cert details and still compare the holder, label, and visible card to the seller photos. ## Common misconceptions - **Myth:** Any Charizard ex sale can be used as a comp. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports keeping Paldean Fates 234/091 separate from other Charizard ex cards, languages, and treatments. - **Myth:** PSA 10 population equals the number of PSA 10s available to buy. **What the evidence says:** Population is a grading database count; market availability requires current listings and sales evidence. - **Myth:** A PSA cert lookup fully authenticates the item being sold. **What the evidence says:** A cert lookup must match the physical slab and seller photos because copied cert numbers exist. ## FAQ ### How much is a PSA 10 Charizard ex 234/091 worth? Recent PSA-reported similar-item eBay PSA 10 sales include $769.95 and $810.00 on September 25, 2026, from source id 3. ### How much is a PSA 9 Charizard ex 234/091 worth? Recent PSA-reported similar-item PSA 9 sales include $300.00, $274.99, and $265.00 on September 15, 2026, from source id 4. ### How many PSA 10 Charizard ex 234/091 copies exist? PSA showed 16,480 PSA 10 copies on the opened cert page as accessed on September 26, 2026. ### What set is Charizard ex 234/091 from? It is from English Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates, card 234/091, Special Illustration Rare. ### Is Paldean Fates Charizard ex 234/091 the same as Obsidian Flames Charizard ex? No; Paldean Fates 234/091 is a separate English Special Illustration Rare and should not be merged with Obsidian Flames versions. ## Sources 1. [Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates](https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/scarlet-violet-paldean-fates) (Pokemon.com) 2. [Charizard ex \| Paldean Fates \| Pokemon TCG Card Database](https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv4pt5/234) (Pokemon.com) 3. [PSA Cert Verification 97187496](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa) (PSA) 4. [PSA Cert Verification 104031304](https://www.psacard.com/cert/104031304/psa) (PSA) 5. [Charizard ex 234/091 Paldean Fates value and price](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/charizard-ex-paldean-fates-234) (PokeValues) ## How to cite > Charizard ex 234/91 (Paldean Fates). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldean-fates/charizard-ex-234-091/ (accessed 2026-09-27). Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/pokemon--paldean-fates--charizard-ex-234-091.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/