Charizard ex
Pokemon TCG • Obsidian Flames
Card Type
Stage 2 / Tera ex (Darkness Type)
Set & Number
Obsidian Flames - 223/197
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Damaged
Estimated Market Value
Raw Ungraded (Damaged): $15 - $25 USD / Near Mint (Market): $100 - $120 USD
Recent Sales
Damaged copies of this card typically sell for 15-25% of the Near Mint price on platforms like TCGPlayer. Near Mint copies regularly sell between $105 and $115 as of late 2023/early 2024.
Condition Details
Severe surface trauma visible; the card has significant horizontal and vertical creasing/crushing across the central and bottom portions of the artwork and text box. Surface appears 'crunchy' or bent, likely resulting in structural failure of the card stock.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Due to the visible heavy creasing and surface damage, it would likely receive a grade of PSA 1 or be rejected due to structural integrity. The cost of grading exceeds the value of a damaged copy.
Card Description
HP 330. Ability: Infernal Reign - When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic Fire Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Attack: Burning Darkness (180+) - This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Notable Features
Features the 'Tera' crystalline crown artwork and the Special Illustration Rare full-art design. It is a Darkness-type Tera shift for Charizard.
Authentication Notes
The texture pattern visible despite the damage is consistent with the fingerprint-like etching found on legitimate Scarlet & Violet era SIR cards. Font and layout match official Obsidian Flames printings.
Scanned: 2026-02-12T19:04:42.707548