Charizard ex #134 Value
Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame · Card 134
Charizard ex #134 comes from the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame set, and it's exactly the kind of card that gets collectors talking. Charizard has always been the name that pulls people into this hobby, and this ex version carries that same pull with real weight behind it: a raw copy sits at $160, while a PSA 10 climbs all the way to $468. If you're trying to nail down Charizard ex value, that gap alone tells you most of the story.
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Charizard ex price history
Ungraded value is $160, up 35% over the past year, with an all-time high of $347 in August 2023.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Charizard ex price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 584 graded copies exist — only 515 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $160 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $468 | 515 |
| Grade 9 | $176 | 35 |
| Grade 8 | $120 | 26 |
| Grade 7 | – | 2 |
| Grade 6 | $75 | 4 |
| Grade 5 | $60 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | $51 | – |
| Grade 3 | $43 | – |
| Grade 2 | $39 | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Charizard ex — collector's take
Is Charizard ex worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Here's the honest math: a PSA 10 sells for about 2.9 times what the raw card goes for, which on paper looks like a nice jump from $160 to $468. But that multiplier only pays off if your copy actually comes back gem mint, and Charizard ex is not an easy card to get a perfect 10 on. Centering, edge wear, and print quality all have to line up, and a Grade 9 only nets you $176, which barely covers what you spent getting it graded once you factor in fees and shipping. If your card already looks clean under a loupe, grading can make sense. If it's got soft corners or is slightly off center, you might be better off enjoying it raw or selling it as is.
How rare is it?
Right now there are 584 total graded copies of Charizard ex on record, and 515 of those are PSA 10s. That's a striking ratio: the vast majority of graded copies came back gem mint, which tells you two things at once. First, this card grades relatively well when it's in good shape to begin with. Second, with only 584 copies graded in total, this still isn't a card you're tripping over, so demand stays steady even with that heavy PSA 10 population weighing in.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's own tracking comes in handy, because we don't just quote price guides, we record actual pulls across real pack sites. Charizard ex has been pulled 200 or more times across collector-crypt, courtyard, lastpack, tilt-rips, mnstr, and packs, so it's not some mythical chase card you'll never see. The biggest recorded pull came in at $2,247, which gives you a sense of what a hot copy can bring on the right day. We've tracked it showing up in Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Elemental Legends: Fire & Electric, Pokémon Starter Pack, explorer, and Pokemon Premium Pack. Worth saying plainly: opening packs is gambling, and most rips don't cover their cost, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than a plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Charizard ex worth?
A raw, ungraded Charizard ex is worth $160 right now. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 sitting at $176 and a PSA 10 reaching $468. So the answer really depends on the condition and whether it's been graded.
Is Charizard ex worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 2.9x the raw price. But gem mint copies are hard to land, and a Grade 9 only brings $176, so it's worth being honest with yourself about your card's condition before you send it in.
What set is Charizard ex from?
Charizard ex #134 comes from the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame set. It's one of the more sought-after cards from that release, which is part of why both raw and graded copies hold steady demand.
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