Question 1

What is the current market value of Charizard ex #228?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Charizard ex in Obsidian Flames at roughly $45.83. Week-over-week change is limited (+1.8%), indicating short-term stability. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($41.78), by 9.7%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $29.43 to $45.83 (36% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Hyper Rare.

Question 2

Is Charizard ex #228 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly drift is minimal (+1.8%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $29.43 and $45.83 create a 36% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($41.78), the card is trading 9.7% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +517% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $62.83, while PSA 10 is $282.95.

Question 3

What is Charizard ex #228 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Charizard ex appears in Obsidian Flames, released in 2023. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Hyper Rare. Printed HP is 330. Energy typing is Darkness. Charizard ex evolves from Charmeleon. Printed card effect: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's). Printed ability include "Infernal Reign". The printed attacks highlight "Burning Darkness". It is weak to Grass type energy. Retreat cost is 2 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Charizard cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Charizard ex often benchmark it against other Charizard cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 3 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $5.64-$831.25, a 14638% band. Against the sample mean of $169.83, this card is -73%. Notable alternatives include Charizard ex #105 (FireRed & LeafGreen) at $831.25, Charizard ex #223 (Obsidian Flames) at $104.46, Charizard ex #215 (Obsidian Flames) at $21.42, and Charizard ex #125 (Obsidian Flames) at $5.64.

Question 5

What set is Charizard ex #228 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Obsidian Flames is 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 230 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Charizard ex is card number 228 with a Hyper Rare designation.

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