Charizard EX Value & Trade Guide

Charizard EX (A1-019) from the Genetic Apex set is the undisputed trade king. Fire-type, 180 HP, and an attack that deals massive damage at the cost of discarding energy. But its value is not just about gameplay — Charizard is the most iconic Pokemon, and collectors will pay a premium for it in any form.

Let us break down everything that makes this card special and what you should do if you pull one.

Charizard EX trades at the highest ratio of any card in TCG Pocket. As of mid-2026, you can expect the following approximate trades. Check our Value Checker for real-time numbers.

Charizard EX has a pull rate of approximately 0.067% — that is roughly 1 in 1,500 packs. To put that in perspective, even if you opened 1,500 packs, probability gives you only about a 63% chance of seeing it once. Many players open 2,000+ packs without pulling one.

This brutal rarity is what drives the trade value so high. For more on how pull rates work, see our guide on pull rates explained.

Your best bet for acquiring Charizard EX is trading, not pulling. The god pack is the only exception — if you hit one from Genetic Apex, Charizard EX is in the pool.

This depends entirely on your goals. If you are a competitive player building a Fire deck, Charizard EX is your centrepiece — keep it. If you are a collector going for a complete set, you need it in your binder — keep it.

But if you already have one and pull a duplicate, trading it is almost always the right move. A single duplicate Charizard EX can fill multiple gaps in your collection. You could trade it for two or three crown rares you are missing, or for a stack of EX cards you need for deck building.

Use the Trade Finder to see what offers are currently available for your Charizard EX.

Target two crown rares in a single deal. The best value swaps right now are Charizard EX for Mewtwo EX plus Mew EX. You get two meta-defining cards for one.

Alternatively, trade for a crown rare plus three to four EX cards you need. This fills more collection slots and gives you deck-building options.

You will need to offer at least two crown rares, or one crown rare plus several strong EX cards. Check the best cards to trade list to see which cards carry enough value.

Patience helps. Charizard EX owners sometimes accept slightly lower offers if you have a specific card they need for set completion.

Beyond trade value, Charizard EX is a legitimate competitive threat. Its Crimson Storm attack deals 200 damage — enough to one-shot most EX cards. The downside of discarding two Fire energy is manageable with energy acceleration support cards.

Fire decks built around Charizard EX consistently place in the top tier. Pair it with Arcanine for energy recovery and Moltres for additional pressure. The deck is straightforward to pilot and punishes opponents who cannot deal with 180 HP quickly.

Card values in TCG Pocket are not static. New set releases, meta shifts, and event availability all affect what Charizard EX trades for. Bookmark this page and use our Value Checker regularly to stay current.

Want to see how all cards compare? Check the full Trade Values Tier List for a complete ranking.