Grading verdict · PSAsv3-223 · Nov 9
Grade it
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 8.5% chance of a PSA 10.
7.5% if a miss grades PSA 9, 14% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: +$91 per card versus selling raw.
Charizard ex
No. 223/197Special Illustration RareHolofoil · EnglishIllus. AKIRA EGAWA
Catalog reference · USD $85.50 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:02 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$611
+$386
PSA 9$130
−$31
PSA 8$96.00
−$61
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $164
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $85.50.
Fee headroom
$161 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Below $263
If PSA 10s fall 57% from $611, grading stops paying at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 9. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $611 | 782 | Nov 8 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | 1,034 | Nov 8 |
| PSA 8 | $96.00 | 319 | Nov 7 |
| CGC 10 | $279 | 157 | Nov 5 |
| SGC 10 | — too few | 4 | Aug 3 |
| Raw | $85.50 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (23)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8.5 | — too few | 4 | Sep 13 |
| PSA 7 | $70.50 longer-run | 41 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 6 | $90.00 longer-run | 11 | Oct 31 |
| PSA 5 | — too few | 1 | Oct 23 |
| PSA 3 | — too few | 1 | Sep 24 |
| PSA 2 | — too few | 1 | Jul 28 |
| PSA 1 | — too few | 3 | Oct 8 |
| BGS 9.5 | $380 longer-run | 18 | Oct 13 |
| BGS 9 | $108 longer-run | 20 | Oct 15 |
| BGS 8.5 | $82.00 longer-run | 7 | Oct 20 |
| BGS 7.5 | — too few | 2 | Oct 7 |
| BGS 7 | — too few | 2 | Aug 17 |
| CGC 9.5 | $98.40 longer-run | 45 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 9 | $92.50 longer-run | 81 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 8.5 | $71.50 longer-run | 38 | Oct 26 |
| CGC 8 | $73.90 longer-run | 15 | Oct 12 |
| CGC 7 | — too few | 1 | Apr 10 |
| CGC 6 | — too few | 1 | Apr 6 |
| CGC 5.5 | — too few | 3 | Mar 24 |
| CGC 4.5 | — too few | 1 | May 11 |
| SGC 9.5 | $114 longer-run | 8 | Oct 26 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 2 | Apr 28 |
| SGC 8.5 | — too few | 1 | Nov 1 |
In the last 7 days, 13 PSA 10s, 16 PSA 9s and 4 PSA 8s sold.
PSA 10s are 43% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 2.2× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 782. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$611782 sales
CGC 10$279157 sales
SGC 10$2254 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $460 from PSA, $212 from CGC. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 18%. At 15%: −$11 versus selling the 9 for a net $112.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Charizard ex - 223/197 (Obsidian Flames #223) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:02 PM UTC, Charizard ex - 223/197 (Obsidian Flames #223) has a market reference price of $85.50.
What is the PSA 10 price of Charizard ex - 223/197?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Charizard ex - 223/197 (Obsidian Flames #223) carry a median of $611.00, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 5, 09:53 AM UTC.
Is Charizard ex - 223/197 going up in value?
Over the latest tracked day, the reference price for Charizard ex - 223/197 (Obsidian Flames #223) has risen 0.1%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Charizard ex - 223/197 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Charizard ex - 223/197 (Obsidian Flames #223) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
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