Charizard ex 223/197
Pokemon card from Obsidian Flames · released Aug 11, 2023
Regulation mark GSet code OBF ENWhat the codes mean
Charizard ex is a Special Illustration Rare Darkness-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 223/197 in Obsidian Flames (released Aug 11, 2023), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$84.58 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 30 and Oct 29, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$98.90 to ~$86.71, down 12.3%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$84.58 | ~$66.19 | ~$94.49 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Obsidian Flames |
| Number | 223/197 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Darkness |
| HP | 330 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Charmeleon |
| Artist | AKIRA EGAWA |
| Regulation mark | G |
| Format legality | ExpandedNot in Standard: regulation mark G rotated out on Apr 10, 2026. A reprint with a legal mark can still be played. |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number223/197223 is above the set's 197, so this is a secret rare: a card numbered past the main list.
- Set codeOBF ENOBF is the set code for Obsidian Flames, and EN means an English card. From Scarlet & Violet on, this code replaced the set symbol.
- Regulation markGStandard legality goes by this letter, and G is out of Standard: since Apr 10, 2026 only H and later are legal, unless the card has a reprint with a legal mark.
- RaritySpecial Illustration Rare: two gold stars.
- Illustrator“Illus. AKIRA EGAWA” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Infernal ReignWhen 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 {R} Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
Burning Darkness180+This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Weakness: Grass ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Charizard ex printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.