Charizard ex #223/197
Pokemon card from Obsidian Flames · released 2023-08-11
Charizard ex is a Special Illustration Rare Darkness-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 223/197 of the Obsidian Flames set (released 2023-08-11), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$138.79 for the Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $138.79 | $89.99 | $143.22 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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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 | Standard · Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
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.
Retreat cost: 2
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.