Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Charizard ex (Obsidian Flames) sits near $32.75. Over the last 7 days it declined 26.9%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($34.12) by 4.0%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $24.62 to $49.52 (76% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Hyper Rare.

Question 2

Is Charizard ex #228 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (26.9%); this leaves value 34% under the 90-day peak. The 90-day range spans $24.62 to $49.52 (76% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($34.12), the card is trading 4.0% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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. 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. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $3.07 and $329.31 (10627% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($89.35), this card is -63%. Notable alternatives include Charizard ex #196 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $3.07, Charizard ex #105 (FireRed & LeafGreen) at $329.31, Charizard ex #125 (Obsidian Flames) at $5.19, and Charizard ex #215 (Obsidian Flames) at $17.66.

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.

Charizard ex #228

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