Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Charizard ex (Obsidian Flames) sits near $45.45. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.6%. That is close to the 30-day average of $45.30. Its 90-day trading band runs between $34.32 and $46.64, producing a 27% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Hyper Rare.

Question 2

Is Charizard ex #228 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -1.6%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $34.32 to $46.64 (27% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($45.30). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +742% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $69.80, while PSA 10 is $382.62.

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

A wider Charizard checklist helps contextualize this specific Charizard ex print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 3 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $5.41-$491.72, a 8989% band. Against the sample mean of $149.66, this card is -70%. Notable alternatives include Charizard ex #196 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $5.41, Charizard ex #183 (151) at $48.67, Charizard ex #199 (151) at $491.72, and Charizard ex #234 (Paldean Fates) at $336.68.

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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