Question 1

What is the current market value of Charizard ex #196?

Accepted Answer

For Charizard ex in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $4.63. Over the last 7 days it declined 3.2%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($4.62). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.07 to $4.96 (19% spread), a low-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Charizard ex #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 3.2% over 7 days, with the card now 7% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $4.07 and $4.96 create a 19% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($4.62), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +4000% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $22.17, while PSA 10 is $189.82.

Question 3

What is Charizard ex #196 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Charizard ex appears in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, released in 2023. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 330. Energy typing is Darkness. This card evolves from Charmeleon. The card text reads: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's). Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card has the following ability: "Infernal Reign". Attack line includes "Burning Darkness". Grass weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 2 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Charizard cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Charizard printings create a useful comparison set for Charizard ex. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 3 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $6.09 and $396.99 (6419% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($135.10), this card is -97%. Notable alternatives include Charizard ex #74 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $25.07, Charizard ex #183 (151) at $45.95, Charizard ex #199 (151) at $396.99, and Charizard ex #234 (Paldean Fates) at $328.15.

Question 5

What set is Charizard ex #196 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos was released in 2023. Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. Set size is 196 cards, which categorizes Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos as large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Charizard ex (#196) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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