Pokémon 2023 Charizard gold rare EX #228 BGS 9.5

Pokémon 2023 Charizard gold rare EX #228 BGS 9.5

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Charizard ex, from Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames, hyper rare gold version, sitting at BGS 9.5. That gold border frames the artwork just right, with Charizard mid-roar, wings spread wide against a fiery backdrop—simple but hits different.

It’s a Fire type with 330 HP, no Ability, but the attacks pack in. Crimson Dive does 280 damage but tags you with 50 self-damage, while Burning Darkness slams for 180 plus 30 more per damage counter on the defender. Straightforward power for those big swings in a match.

Obsidian Flames dropped in 2023, part of the Scarlet & Violet era shifting to ex mechanics and Tera types. This printing stands out as the hyper rare gold variant, #228/197, pulling from the Tera Charizard ex line—it’s got that shiny, metallic edge that makes it pop in a collection, especially compared to the standard full arts.

On the slab side, BGS 9.5 means solid subs across the board—likely crisp corners, clean edges, and centering that lines up without much shift. Eye appeal is strong with the gold foil reflecting light, no major print lines or haze messing it up. Pop reports for this in 9.5 aren’t sky-high yet, given the set’s recency, but estimates put gem mint examples in the low hundreds at most, making clean ones like this a quiet find.

I’d stash this in a display case where the light catches that gold sheen, maybe next to some classic fire types for contrast.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard ex
– Set: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames
– Rarity: Hyper Rare (Gold)
– Condition: BGS 9.5

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