Charizard ex #223 (Pokemon Obsidian Flames)
Charizard ex #223 from Pokemon Obsidian Flames is worth about $95.99 raw (Near Mint) and $710 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $58–$82 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $95.99 | $58 – $82 |
| Lightly Played | $76.79 | $46 – $65 |
| Moderately Played | $57.59 | $35 – $49 |
| Heavily Played | $38.40 | $23 – $33 |
| Damaged | $24.00 | $14 – $20 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $710 | $426 – $604 |
| PSA 9.5 | $148 | $89 – $126 |
| PSA 9 | $127 | $76 – $108 |
| PSA 8 | $96 | $58 – $82 |
| PSA 7 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| BGS 10 | $923 | $554 – $785 |
| CGC 10 | $325 | $195 – $276 |
| SGC 10 | $292 | $175 – $248 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $58–$82 | $0 | $0 | $58–$82 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $95.99 | −$12.72 | −$5.00 | $78.27 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $91.19 | −$9.93 | −$4.00 | $77.26 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $710 | $573 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $127 | $67 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $96 | $35 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $96 | $35 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Charizard ex #223
The Charizard ex #223 from Pokemon Obsidian Flames is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $95.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $710. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.