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Pokemon Charizard ex - 228/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames (OBF)

Pokemon Charizard ex - 228/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames (OBF)

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Obsidian Flames gave Pokémon TCG collectors one of the most coveted Charizard cards of the modern era — and 228/197 is the one that sits at the very top. Numbered beyond the set's official count, this Gold Etched Hyper Rare occupies the highest rarity tier in SV03, past every Special Illustration Rare in the set, in the slot reserved for the absolute hardest pull in the pack.

The card showcases a Terastallized Tera Dark Charizard ex rendered in full gold etched foil by 5ban Graphics — a completely different aesthetic from the painted alt-art pieces lower in the set. Where those lean cinematic, 228/197 goes full metallic spectacle: gleaming, clean, unmistakably a chase card. With 330 HP, the Infernal Reign ability, and Burning Darkness scaling damage with every Prize card taken, it's both a collector's trophy and a competitive-grade powerhouse.

  • Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames (OBF) — 2023 Scarlet & Violet era
  • Rarity: Hyper Rare / Gold Secret — #228/197, the rarest pull in the set
  • Foil treatment: Gold etched full-art frame
  • Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
  • Current market value: Near Mint raw copies trading in the $36–$42 range, with graded PSA 9 slabs commanding a meaningful premium

Obsidian Flames is out of print, supply only tightens, and for master-set builders this is the finish-line card — the one you hunt last. A gold Charizard in the Hyper Rare slot is exactly what it sounds like: the chase piece every Pokémon collector wants in their binder.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.

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  • Standard shipping — $5.99 USPS Ground Advantage / First-Class. Typically 2–5 business days from Easley, SC. Tracked.
  • Express (Priority Mail) — $12.99 USPS Priority Mail. Typically 1–3 business days. Tracked.
  • FREE standard shipping on orders $75+ Automatically applied at checkout. Same delivery window as Standard.
  • Free Express Lane pickup at the store Order online, choose Express Lane Pickup at checkout, pull up to the drive-through window at 210 E Main St, Easley, SC. Same-day staging during open hours.
  • Authenticity Guaranteed — exactly what you paid for Every order is guaranteed authentic, the exact item pictured, and pro-packed to arrive safe. Not right? Notify us within 5 business days of delivery for a refund. All other sales final — no change-of-mind returns. The Guarantee.

Ships from Collector Station, 210 E Main St, Easley, SC 29640. Most orders ship within 1 business day.

  • Ships from Easley, SC Most orders ship within 1 business day. Tracked.
  • Express Lane pickup Drive-through window. Same-day staging during open hours.
  • Authenticity Guaranteed Authentic, the exact item pictured, pro-packed — or your money back. The Guarantee.
  • Trade or sell us this Text (864) 523-7071 for an offer.
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How fast does this ship?

Most orders ship from Easley, SC within 1 business day. Tracked. Express Lane drive-through pickup available same-day during store hours.

Is this product authentic and from authorized sources?

Yes — sealed wax is sourced from authorized distributors. Slabs are direct from the grading company. Raw singles are pulled from sealed product or vetted submissions.

Can I trade or sell something similar to you?

Yes — text +1-864-523-7071 with details and we will get back with a buy or trade offer.

What is your return policy?

Every order is covered by our Authenticity Guarantee: authentic, the exact item pictured, and shipped safe with pro packing — or we refund it, with notification within 5 business days of delivery. Outside the Guarantee, all sales are final: no returns for change of mind or anything unrelated to authenticity or a true misrepresentation. Full pledge at /policies/refund-policy.