Obsidian Flames

Charizard ex

228/197 330 HP · Darkness · Hyper rare

English card price

29.70 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 07/11/2026).

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Number	228/197
Rarity	Hyper rare
Category	Pokemon
Stage	Stage2
Evolves from	Charmeleon
Type	Darkness
Weakness	Grass ×2
Retreat cost	2
Regulation mark	G
Legality	Standard: No · Expanded: Yes
Finishes	Holo
Illustrator	5ban Graphics

What to know about this card

It is numbered 228/197: above the official checklist of 197 cards, which makes it a secret rare, usually one of the most wanted cards in the set. How to spot secret rares.
Rarity: Hyper rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
It carries regulation mark G and is not legal in the current Standard format. How rotation works.
Artwork by 5ban Graphics. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.

Abilities

Infernal Reign Ability

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic {R} Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.