Charizard ex - 223/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames #223/197 - Foil — product image
Charizard ex - 223/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames #223/197 - Foil — product image

Charizard ex - 223/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames #223/197 - Foil

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Item Condition

This is a foil single card from the SV03: Obsidian Flames set. The card shows typical handling characteristics consistent with its condition grade, which may include light surface wear, minor edge or corner softness, or small print imperfections. As with all foil cards, the holo surface is worth particular attention — check the images closely for any scratching or clouding on the foil layer. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.

Item Description

Few cards in the modern Pokemon TCG stop a binder flip cold the way Charizard does. The franchise's most iconic Fire-type has anchored countless competitive decks and collector chases since the very first sets, and that gravitational pull has only intensified in the Scarlet and Violet era. This particular version — 223/197 from SV03: Obsidian Flames — carries an extra layer of mystique, because the Obsidian Flames set gave Charizard a dramatic twist: a Terastal transformation that turns the fire dragon into a pure Darkness type. It's a striking reimagining of a beloved creature, and the artwork reflects that shift in tone beautifully.

Obsidian Flames landed as one of the most anticipated sets in the Scarlet and Violet series, and for good reason. The Tera mechanic introduced a visual language unlike anything the TCG had done before — crystalline, gem-encrusted card treatments that make ex cards feel genuinely special in hand. The 223/197 numbering places this card in the set's Special Illustration Rare tier, meaning you're looking at a full-art, highly detailed piece of card art that goes well beyond the standard card frame. Illustrators in this era of the TCG have elevated the craft to something that genuinely competes with fine art prints, and Charizard ex here is one of the most talked-about cards to come out of any recent expansion.

Competitively, Charizard ex has been a force in the Standard format, pairing enormous HP with a hard-hitting attack profile that keeps it relevant at local leagues and tournament tables alike. The Darkness typing unlocks unexpected synergies, and the ex mechanic — worth two Prize cards but capable of swinging games on its own — makes it the kind of card that defines how a deck is built around it. Whether you're sleeving this up for a regional or tucking it into a top-loader, it earns its place.

From a collector standpoint, Charizard cards at the Special Illustration Rare level have consistently held strong interest across the hobby. The combination of the franchise's most recognized character, the novelty of the Tera Dark transformation, and the premium full-art treatment makes 223/197 one of the signature cards of the Scarlet and Violet era so far. If you're building a Charizard master collection or simply chasing the crown jewel of an Obsidian Flames set run, this is the one that anchors it.

This card is a natural fit for competitive players who want to run one of the strongest ex builds in the current format, set completers working through every card in SV03, and Charizard collectors who need the most visually arresting version of the dark dragon in their collection. Any way you look at it, it's one of the most desirable Pokemon cards in print right now.

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