Charizard ex #199 Value
151 · Card 199/207 · Special illustration rare · 2023
Charizard ex #199 from Scarlet & Violet 151 is one of those cards that stops people mid-scroll, and once you see miki kudo's artwork in hand, it's easy to understand why. Pulled from the 2023 set as a special illustration rare, it's become one of the most searched cards for anyone wondering about Charizard ex value, and for good reason, since a raw copy already sits at $386 before grading even enters the picture. It's a card that rewards patience, whether you're chasing one in packs or just watching the market.
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Charizard ex price history
Ungraded value is $386, up 109% over the past year, with an all-time high of $411 in May 2026.
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). 102,214 graded copies exist — only 29,579 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $386 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $1.6k | 29,579 |
| Grade 9 | $415 | 49,218 |
| Grade 8 | $335 | 18,749 |
| Grade 7 | $268 | 3,439 |
| Grade 6 | $229 | 917 |
| Grade 5 | $216 | 185 |
| Grade 4 | $183 | 70 |
| Grade 3 | $156 | 27 |
| Grade 2 | $150 | 9 |
| Grade 1 | $237 | 21 |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Set
- 151
- Card number
- 199 of 207
- Rarity
- Special illustration rare
- Type
- Fire
- HP
- 330
- Stage
- Stage2
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- miki kudo
- Released
- 2023
Attacks
- Brave Wing60+Fire
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 100 more damage.
- Explosive Vortex330Fire · Fire · Fire · Fire
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.
Charizard ex — collector's take
Is Charizard ex worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw Charizard ex sits at $386, a Grade 9 comes in at $415, and a true PSA 10 jumps all the way to $1,550, which works out to 4.0x the raw price. That jump is tempting, but gem mint is genuinely hard to hit on a card like this, especially with the kind of detailed illustration work that shows every whitening or edge wear under grading lights. Before you send one in, factor in grading fees, turnaround time, and the real chance it comes back a 9 instead of a 10. If you already own a sharp, clean copy it can be worth the shot, but don't grade purely hoping to flip a profit, treat it as a bonus if it happens.
How rare is it?
Right now there are 102,214 graded copies of this card on record, and only 29,579 of those earned a PSA 10. That means gem mint copies make up a little under a third of everything graded, which is a solid chunk, but still leaves plenty of copies that graded lower. For a card this popular, that population tells you the demand is real and steady, not a passing trend, and it helps explain why the PSA 10 price holds well above raw and Grade 9 territory. Scarcity at the very top end is what keeps gem mint copies commanding a real premium.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's own tracking comes in handy, because we've recorded Charizard ex pulled 200 or more times across courtyard, collector-crypt, and various pack openings, with one lucky rip landing a card valued at $10,842. It's shown up in the Pokémon Starter Pack, Grail Pokémon Gacha Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Legendary Pokémon Gacha Pack, and the Anime Pop Culture Gacha, so it's not tied to just one product. That said, remember that opening packs is a gamble, and most rips don't come close to breaking even, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than the plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Charizard ex worth?
A raw, ungraded Charizard ex is valued at $386 right now. Grade 9 copies sit at $415, while a PSA 10 gem mint copy reaches $1,550, so condition makes a real difference in what it's worth.
Is Charizard ex worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth 4.0x the raw price. But gem mint is tough to land, and grading has real costs and risk, so it's worth it mainly if your copy is already in great shape.
What set is Charizard ex from?
Charizard ex #199 comes from the Scarlet & Violet 151 set, released in 2023. It's a special illustration rare featuring artwork from miki kudo, which is part of why collectors love chasing it.
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