Should You Grade a Charizard ex (Obsidian Flames)?
The Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames is the premier Scarlet & Violet era Charizard card, coming in multiple versions including the standard art, special illustration rare (SIR), and hyper rare.
Each version has distinct grading economics. The SIR version has the strongest PSA 10 premium.
Grade Spread by Version (2026)
Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare (SIR):
- Raw near-mint:$150–$250
- PSA 9:$300–$450
- PSA 10:$700–$1,200
Hyper Rare (ex Gold):
- Raw near-mint:$60–$100
- PSA 10:$250–$400
SIR is the clearest grading candidate. Hyper Rare margins are thin at PSA 10 and should only be submitted in bulk.
Check Your Charizard ex
Run the numbers on CardSnap: https://getcardsnap.com
Final Takeaway
Charizard ex SIR is worth grading for clean copies. Hyper Rare is marginal. Run the numbers on your specific version before submitting.