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

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.